baby food

American  

noun

1. food, as vegetables, fruits, or meat, puréed or minced for easy ingestion by infants.

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Etymology

Origin of baby food

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Infant formula and baby food producers are incorporating more prebiotics, which fuel beneficial gut bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gut health has really emerged as a trend for us,” said Angela Vranich, co-founder and chief product officer of Little Spoon, which makes baby food and meals for children.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company last year started selling baby food pouches with probiotics, which now outsell those marketed for immune support and brain support.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Berkeley, Calif.-based company has expanded its product lineup, in recent years installing coolers filled with its products in grocery stores to meet growing demand for fresh baby food.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the same apples were sold as processed baby food, 93 percent of the samples would be banned, PAN Europe said, as their pesticide residues exceed the stricter limits set for children under three.

From Barron's