A Happy Belly is a Happy Baby!

Posted by Candace on Feb 24, 2009 | 87 Comments

happybaby foodI’m buying more organic these days, especially after finding out how those big brands high fructose their corn syrup. Organic is healthier for the earth and healthier for baby.  Besides, organic just tastes better.

Encouraged by my crunchiest friends, I experimented with making my own baby food and snacks…an endeavor which I quickly abandoned when I realized that motherhood did not actually increase the number of hours in my day.

There are some good organic baby foods, but little in the way of convenient toddler snacks and meals.  So, I was thrilled to hear about HAPPYFAMILY and could not feel better about sharing this baby food maker with you!

First, they are devoted to creating the most nutritious products available (trusted pediatric expert Dr. Sears is advising them). Their HAPPYBELLIES cereal includes not only the now-popular DHA for a brain boost, but also probiotics for gastrointestinal health. They also make HAPPYBABYPUFFS, our newest product, the only organic self-feed baby snacks and the only baby snacks fortified with calcium, and vitamins B and D.

I’m a label reader and these snacks are definitely lower in sugar than your average toddler snack. They are tastier, too! Yes, I try my kids’ baby food.

In the frozen foods section, you’ll also find their HAPPYBABY fresh frozen fruits, vegetables, grains and meats, and HAPPYBITES, finger food for toddlers and kids with hidden veggies and nutritious dipping sauces.

HAPPYFAMILY recognizes that kid palates can appreciate a variety of tastes, so the mixed dishes for older babies and toddlers have super-foods like salmon, sweet potatoes, and quinoa, flavored with mild spices, such as cinnamon and coriander.

The food is packaged in an nut-free facility, contains no common allergens, and the packaging is recyclable, phthalate-free and BPA-free.

To top it all off, this is a woman-owned start up that supports Project Peanut Butter (feeding malnourished children in Malawi and Sierra Leone).

Babies and toddlers will get their full servings of fruits and veggies with these tasty dishes. No need for deception when the food is this delicious!

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WANT IT: Look for HAPPYBABY food at your nearest natural food store, find out where to buy HAPPYBABY food, or buy the organic cereal and snacks on Amazon.

WIN IT: Enter to win two (2) free trial coupons each HAPPYBABY, HAPPYBELLIES, HAPPYBITES and two (2) canisters of HAPPYBABYPUFFS, plus an Infant and toddler Nutrition Guide written by Dr. Robert Sears and Amy Marlow, RD MPH CDN; FAQ on Probiotics & DHA; and HAPPYFAMILY Recipes (Total ARV $40).

Enter: Just check out HAPPYFAMILY and leave a comment telling us which flavor looks most scrumptious by 11:59 PM EST, March 4.

Extra entry: Subscribe to our e-mail digest AND leave a separate comment. (If you are already subscribed, that counts!)

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  • tuesday said:

    I love the happy baby veggie bites!

    #1 Feb 24, 2009 at 12:07 pm
  • EG said:

    Well I do make my own baby food (nothing like a Sunday afternoon and some quality time with the blender) so I don’t want to buy it, too, so I’ll go with the oatmeal cereal instead!

    #2 Feb 24, 2009 at 12:24 pm
  • Carol said:

    I like this Simple Puree …… Smarter Squash + Wiser Apple.

    #3 Feb 24, 2009 at 12:35 pm
  • Carol said:

    I subscribe!

    #4 Feb 24, 2009 at 12:36 pm
  • Teri said:

    Mmmmm…the Sweeter Potatoes! Thanks…what an awesome person you are to devote time and energy to helping others…wow!

    #5 Feb 24, 2009 at 1:49 pm
  • Teri said:

    I subscribe!

    #6 Feb 24, 2009 at 1:49 pm
  • Lori Z. said:

    Super Salmon + Regular Prunes is one that I need Little Man to try! He has yet to try fish and I really want him to get the health benefits, since it can help with asthma symptoms (which he has already). Thanks!

    #7 Feb 24, 2009 at 2:18 pm
  • Lori Z. said:

    I subscribe

    #8 Feb 24, 2009 at 2:19 pm
  • Lisa C said:

    Purer Pears sound yummy!

    #9 Feb 24, 2009 at 2:26 pm
  • Dana said:

    I’m so happy to learn about these! I’m thinking of ordering my daughter the 6 pack of banana puffs. The chick chick meals sound right up her alley, too.

    #10 Feb 24, 2009 at 3:00 pm
  • Lisa C said:

    I’m a subscriber.

    #11 Feb 24, 2009 at 3:03 pm
  • TallyMichelle said:

    Ooh, that Salmon/prune combo sounds powerful.
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

    #12 Feb 24, 2009 at 3:35 pm
  • sara said:

    the banana puffs sound good.

    #13 Feb 24, 2009 at 4:05 pm
  • Lana said:

    Paradise Puree sounds wonderful!

    #14 Feb 24, 2009 at 4:26 pm
  • Denise said:

    I like the Happy Baby Veggie Bites.

    #15 Feb 24, 2009 at 4:38 pm
  • Dan said:

    Super Salmon + Regular Prunes looks good.

    #16 Feb 24, 2009 at 4:51 pm
  • alisha said:

    Sweeter Potatoes + Purer Pear

    #17 Feb 24, 2009 at 4:52 pm
  • Elizabeth Keller said:

    Banana puffs look good enough for me, too!

    #18 Feb 24, 2009 at 5:49 pm
  • Elizabeth Keller said:

    Email subscriber! (That’s how I found this!)

    #19 Feb 24, 2009 at 5:50 pm
  • Maggie M said:

    I love how they have organic baby food for all ages! I’d love the Happy Bites Breakfast Pocket and the HappyBellies Organic Brown Rice Cereal for my 2-1/2 & 4 yr. old granddaughters. And Gobble Gobble & Paradise Puree! Sounds yummy! Sorry I couldn’t pick just one favorite:)

    maggie@mannwieler.com

    #20 Feb 24, 2009 at 6:03 pm
  • Maggie M said:

    I’m a subscriber by email :)

    maggie@mannwieler.com

    #21 Feb 24, 2009 at 6:03 pm
  • susan varney said:

    simple puree squash is nice

    #22 Feb 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm
  • Jennifer M said:

    I like the Simple Puree – Smarter Squash + Wiser Apple. We are trying to make the transition to organic in our house and it would be great to start my baby off with these great organic products!

    #23 Feb 24, 2009 at 6:53 pm
  • Louis Huf said:

    my daughter probably would like Smarter Squash + Wiser Apple

    #24 Feb 24, 2009 at 7:15 pm
  • Hollie said:

    The smarter squash and wiser apple frozen food sounds pretty yummy!

    #25 Feb 24, 2009 at 7:29 pm
  • Hollie said:

    I subscribe, too!

    #26 Feb 24, 2009 at 7:29 pm
  • Kelli said:

    I would take the oatmeal or the Paradise Puree. What a great new product, I’ll have to try it when my baby gets older!

    #27 Feb 24, 2009 at 8:08 pm
  • Kelli said:

    I am a subscriber!

    #28 Feb 24, 2009 at 8:09 pm
  • Amanda said:

    SWEETER POTATOES INGREDIENTS:
    organic sweet potatoes, water for cooking
    +
    PURER PEARS INGREDIENTS:
    organic pears

    This one sounds good, my daughter loves sweetpotatoes and pear juice. Mmm Mmm Good!

    #29 Feb 24, 2009 at 10:18 pm
  • Amanda said:

    I’m a subscriber!

    #30 Feb 24, 2009 at 10:19 pm
  • Elizabeth Y. said:

    Paradise Puree. Great sweep!

    #31 Feb 24, 2009 at 10:27 pm
  • Kirstin said:

    I already know that their Baby Dhal is fantastic – my daughter will agree with that too!

    #32 Feb 24, 2009 at 10:53 pm
  • nicole said:

    I think the Smarter Squash + Wiser Apple would be a winner with my little man since he is a huge fan of all the orange veggis.

    #33 Feb 24, 2009 at 11:26 pm
  • Sheila said:

    The Sweeter Potatoes!!

    #34 Feb 24, 2009 at 11:35 pm
  • Sheila said:

    Im already subscribed!! :)

    #35 Feb 24, 2009 at 11:35 pm
  • Sarah said:

    The Paradise Puree looks fantastic. I’d be stealing bites of that one for sure!

    #36 Feb 25, 2009 at 12:23 am
  • Sarah said:

    I subscribe!

    #37 Feb 25, 2009 at 12:23 am
  • Meredith Rogen said:

    I like Yes Peas + Thank You Carrots, cute name too!

    #38 Feb 25, 2009 at 1:41 am
  • Autumn H. said:

    This sounds like it would be a hit at my house: Grrreat Greens + Easy Going Greens: NOW WITH DHA

    autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

    #39 Feb 25, 2009 at 2:21 am
  • Andrea said:

    Gobble Gobble and paradise puree looks like something baby would like.

    #40 Feb 25, 2009 at 2:34 am
  • Andrea said:

    I’m a subscriber

    #41 Feb 25, 2009 at 2:35 am
  • shannon Baas said:

    Sweeter potatoes and purer pear

    #42 Feb 25, 2009 at 2:44 am
  • Janna Johnson said:

    Sweeter potatoes and purer pear!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

    #43 Feb 25, 2009 at 3:30 am
  • Vicky Boackle said:

    sweeter potatos sound great.

    #44 Feb 25, 2009 at 11:24 am
  • Gina Stratos said:

    Paradise Puree
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

    #45 Feb 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm
  • Gina Stratos said:

    Subscriber
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

    #46 Feb 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm
  • Monique Rizzo said:

    The Sweet Potatoes!! Thanks for the chance!

    mogrill@comcast.net

    #47 Feb 25, 2009 at 5:26 pm
  • Mary Casper said:

    Thanks for the chance

    #48 Feb 25, 2009 at 6:51 pm
  • Mary Casper said:

    Sweeter potatos and purer pear

    #49 Feb 25, 2009 at 6:53 pm
  • Kyleen said:

    Salmon and prunes would be yummy for my son.

    #50 Feb 25, 2009 at 8:35 pm
  • Simone said:

    We have been thinking of trying Happy Bellies for our son. I make all his fruits & veggies, but for his cereal, we have just been using Gerber. I would love to try the Organic Brown Rice Cereal. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

    #51 Feb 26, 2009 at 8:17 am
  • Rebecca Huckeba said:

    Sweeter potatoes sure sound sweet to me!

    #52 Feb 26, 2009 at 12:44 pm
  • Atsu said:

    The veggie tots sounds great!
    Thanks.

    #53 Feb 26, 2009 at 1:53 pm
  • kristi blackstone said:

    The Yes Peas…. is my fav! I’d love to win for my son

    #54 Feb 27, 2009 at 12:22 am
  • Sheila Capell said:

    My family has just started loving sweet potatoes, so definitely the sweeter potatoes…it’s always a favorite of my babies…yum!

    #55 Feb 27, 2009 at 2:55 pm
  • Sheila Capell said:

    I am already a subscriber.

    #56 Feb 27, 2009 at 2:56 pm
  • Tommy said:

    This will make my baby healthier!

    #57 Feb 27, 2009 at 8:33 pm
  • leah said:

    Sweeter potatoes sound delicious!

    #58 Feb 27, 2009 at 9:05 pm
  • KarenPr said:

    My little one loves the banana puffs ~ thanks for the contest.

    #59 Feb 28, 2009 at 11:15 am
  • Dierdra Byrd said:

    Paradise Puree

    #60 Mar 1, 2009 at 4:52 pm
  • Dierdra Byrd said:

    I subscribed

    #61 Mar 1, 2009 at 4:53 pm
  • Tricia Andrews said:

    The organic brown rice cereal looks interesting. I am a huge fan of brown rice for myself.

    #62 Mar 2, 2009 at 8:31 am
  • Jennifer Hedden said:

    Paradise Puree

    #63 Mar 2, 2009 at 6:15 pm
  • mir said:

    Gobble Gobble and Paradise Puree

    #64 Mar 3, 2009 at 11:45 am
  • Meredith W said:

    Happy Baby Sorta Chunky in Chick Chick flavor. How often do you see spinach and zucchini in the ingredients for baby food. That is so awesome!

    #65 Mar 3, 2009 at 1:06 pm
  • shawna said:

    Sweeter Potatoes sound yummy!

    #66 Mar 3, 2009 at 3:05 pm
  • Ed Nemmers said:

    Yes Peas

    #67 Mar 3, 2009 at 7:29 pm
  • Marion B said:

    The Banana Puffs look good!

    #68 Mar 3, 2009 at 7:40 pm
  • kathy pease said:

    Super Salmon + Regular Prunes

    #69 Mar 3, 2009 at 10:52 pm
  • Elizabeth P said:

    I’m introducing meats to my son but am finding he has very little interest in my home-made chicken puree. But the chick chick flavor sounds good — like adult comfort food. Maybe he would groove on that. Thanks!

    #70 Mar 4, 2009 at 12:25 am
  • Chrysa said:

    Paradise Puree looks great!

    #71 Mar 4, 2009 at 12:27 am
  • Kathy D said:

    Baby would the the veggie bites

    #72 Mar 4, 2009 at 1:14 am
  • Annmarie said:

    I bet the Yes Peas + Thank You Carrots is great!

    #73 Mar 4, 2009 at 11:06 am
  • Annmarie said:

    I subscribe!

    #74 Mar 4, 2009 at 11:07 am
  • Marlena U. said:

    Mmmmm…these sound really good! I’d love to see what my toddler thinks of the Sweeter Potatoes + Purer Pear. Sounds like a good combination to me! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

    #75 Mar 4, 2009 at 11:43 am
  • Marlena U. said:

    Subscriber!

    #76 Mar 4, 2009 at 11:44 am
  • Crys said:

    The baby dal and mama grain sounds good, as does the baby cereals.

    #77 Mar 4, 2009 at 1:07 pm
  • Veronica Garrett said:

    Sweeter Potatoes look great.

    #78 Mar 4, 2009 at 1:08 pm
  • Janet said:

    I heart the sound of The Banana Puffs :)

    #79 Mar 4, 2009 at 7:23 pm
  • Donna M. Clark said:

    I would have to choose CHICK CHick. I think that would go over big in my happy little family.

    #80 Mar 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm
  • Donna M. Clark said:

    I am a subscriber.

    #81 Mar 4, 2009 at 8:29 pm
  • Renee We said:

    I am moving into toddler nutrition. The boys by slight-of-hand are giving an awful amount of their food to the dog.

    #82 Mar 4, 2009 at 9:17 pm
  • Lily Kwan said:

    The Sweeter Potatoes + Purer Pear flavor looks most scrumptious.

    #83 Mar 4, 2009 at 10:43 pm
  • Lily Kwan said:

    I subscribed to your email digest.

    #84 Mar 4, 2009 at 10:44 pm
  • Karen Gonyea said:

    We are working hard on my son’s nutrition :)

    #85 Mar 4, 2009 at 11:26 pm
  • Denise Geisler said:

    My son loves the banana organic puffs – where can get some more coupons.? HELP!!!

    #86 Oct 18, 2009 at 12:41 pm
  • Byron Bay Organic said:

    We make our own organic baby food, but its great to have alternatives when we’re on the road.

    #87 Dec 7, 2009 at 5:54 am