Weaning a baby onto solid foods can be a stressful time for parents without the added confusion of knowing what the healthiest food choices are for their child.
Zone Fresh nutritionist Katherine Warth said canned baby food which is highly processed is a poor option compared to some other products on the market.
"Shopping at markets like Zone Fresh means parents are sourcing organic, nutrient-rich food from a trustworthy and reliable source," Ms Warth said.
"The early stage of feeding is all about educating a baby's taste buds to a wide variety of flavours and it's important the food tastes like it's meant to.
"Parents would be wise to use this time to begin developing positive eating habits in their children and not be afraid to try them with food you may not like yourself."
Ms Warth said a baby's palette develops as they grow and parents shouldn't be concerned if they don't seem to like a particular food first time round, just try again in a few weeks time.
"Bright vegetables and foliage are often indicators of a higher nutrient score and orange vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato are particularly beneficial for young children.
"Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate, vitamin C and many of the B vitamins which babies need for normal growth and development."
For increasingly time-poor parents, Zone Fresh has a range of fresh produce and has guaranteed consistent quality by stocking pre-made options, comparable to a home-cooked meal.
Unlike traditional canned and jarred baby food which uses methods such as Ultra Heat Treatment (UHT) that deplete the food of its nutritional value, Zone Fresh has an extensive range of nutrient rich prepared meals.
Some of the most popular products include snap frozen baby meals and organic rice cereals, fortified with iron to replenish a baby's natural stores.
For more information on baby food products available in store and the entire Zone Fresh range visit http://www.zonefresh.com.au/.
