What These Pouches Really Do to Your Child

Congressional investigations uncovered toxic heavy metals—lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury—in popular baby food pouch brands at alarming levels.

But there's another problem: the pouches themselves leach millions of plastic particles into the food, especially when squeezed or heated. Research shows these microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Beyond the toxins, there's a developmental concern: children who primarily eat from pouches miss critical sensory experiences with food textures, tastes, and self-feeding skills—potentially leading to developmental delays.