Little Spoon Babyblends+ vs. Cerebelly: What This First-Time Mama Learned the Hard Way
As a first-time mama to an 8-month-old with opinions (lol), mealtime doesn’t always go as planned. Some days we’re doing full purées and veggie mashups, and other days… I’m lucky if we get a few bites in between teething fuss and a nap strike.
That’s where functional baby food pouches have saved the day. They’re not full meals, but they help bridge the gap—especially when I need an on-the-go option or something with an extra nutrient boost during growth spurts or sick days.
I’ve tried Little Spoon’s Babyblends (including Babyblends+) and Cerebelly, and both have a similar mission: give babies targeted nutrients that support development. But after a few weeks of rotating both in, I found myself reaching for the one I trust most. Here’s how they compare:
If You Want Targeted Nutritional Support… Little Spoon Wins
What I really love about Little Spoon is how their entire Babyblends+ line is crafted with pediatricians and nutritionists and made with multi-ingredient fruit, veggie, and superfood blends that contain targeted nutrition to help support brain, belly, and immune development.
Cerebelly also touts targeted nutrition, especially for brain development, and they’ve got their own vitamin blend going on. But Little Spoon’s approach feels more holistic and better integrated into our daily routine—I’m getting nutritional support that adapts as my baby grows.
If Real Ingredients Matter to You… Little Spoon Delivers
One of the first things I noticed when trying Little Spoon? The ingredients list. Whether you’re grabbing a classic Babyblend or a Babyblends+ pouch, what you see is what you get: banana, avocado, pumpkin seed, sweet potato, chia, pitaya—you name it. They’re USDA Certified Organic, Clean Label Project Certified, and contain zero added sugar. Better yet? They test for heavy metals and 500+ contaminants and there are even vegetarian options.
It feels like food I’d make myself (if I had the time), but better.
Cerebelly has great ingredients too, and I appreciate their focus on added nutrients. But some blends have that slightly “vitamin-y” taste—my baby wouldn’t touch the Broccoli Apple or Sweet Potato Mango, no matter how many airplane spoons I flew in.
If You’ve Got a Picky Eater… Go With Little Spoon’s Variety
Flavors matter, especially when you’re dealing with a mini human who changes their mind every five minutes. Little Spoon’s Babyblends come in over 40 flavors, and they rotate regularly, so things never feel stale. My baby loves the Sweet Potato + Apple for gut health, and I love that I’m constantly exposing him to new tastes and textures.
Cerebelly has a smaller lineup, and after a while, they all started to taste and smell kind of similar. If you’re trying to keep things interesting—or encourage adventurous eating early on—Little Spoon has the upper hand.
Final Thoughts: Which One Wins for Our Family?
Both brands have their strengths, but for our family, Little Spoon’s Babyblends line (yes, including Babyblends+) is the one we stick with. The real ingredients, thoughtful nutrition, and flavor variety just check every box. It’s food I feel good about giving my baby—even on the days when lunch is just a few bites between fusses.Plus, they have rice-free Puffs and Cereal, which are the perfect go-to snacks in between meals. They’re shelf-stable, too, which makes packing them for the park or car super easy!