FAQ’s

No!

We are passionate about providing your child with healthy meals containing natural wholefoods only. The ingredients listed on each product page is all that is contained within each meal. One of the main reasons we started First Bites was following our own experience of weaning our son and ensuring he ate quality meals. The meals we provide are meals that we have and will feed our son.

The stages refer to varying textures of the meals. Early introduction to a variety of textures is important for babies development. Not only does it teach them how to chew to enable them to eat, but it also develops their teeth and jaw, building skills for speech development.

Our 4 stages are:

Stage 1 - Smooth - Perfect for first time eaters (least challenging).

Stage 2 - Textured - A thicker creamy consistency.

Stage 3 - Chunky - Slightly firmer, thicker consistency with soft chewable chunks

Stage 4 - Pinchables - Small pieces of whole vegetables, legumes and grains (most challenging)

Babies won't like everything you give them, it's completely normal! It can take up to 15 - 20 exposures before a baby learns a new taste.

We encourage repeated exposure (and some patience), this will help your little ones development and long term relationship with food. However, if there is something your baby really doesn't like, we have a wide selection of meals available and we are constantly working on new recipes.

Is there a particular dish you would like to see? Please get in touch!

Yes!

Our meals cover a range of preferences and dietary requirements and we are constantly looking to add more.

Please be aware that our meals are made in a facility where milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat products may be present. Whilst we take great care when preparing our meals to minimise risk and safely handle foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that there is still a small risk cross contamination may occur.

We also acknowledge the importance of early introduction of babies to the common food allergens, which is why we also offer meals that contain these allergens.

Allergens should be introduced in very small amounts to minimise any possible reaction, slowly working up to larger servings. If you are anxious to introduce allergens, seek professional guidance.

If you have any special requests, or questions, please get in touch!

Our meals are delivered frozen, this way we can lock in the nutrients and flavour without the unnecessary processing, preservatives or additives.

Place your meals straight in the freezer once they arrive and they will be at their best for 4 months from arrival.

As your meals are delivered frozen, they will last upto 4 months in the freezer.

Once de-frosted (overnight), your meals will last for 2 - 3 days stored in an air tight container in the fridge.

Once heated through, all contents need to be eaten or discarded.

We recommend defrosting your childs meals overnight, or for 4 hours in the refrigerator prior to heating.

Our meals can be heated from frozen in the microwave or on the stove.

If cooking from frozen - Remove the lid and heat one container at a time in the microwave on high for 1.5 - 2 minutes. Time may vary depending on microwave power.

If defrosted - Remove the lid and heat one container at a time in the microwave on high for 20 - 30 seconds till warm through, or alternatively eat cold.

Contents of the container can also be removed and heated on the stove on low heat untill defrosted and warm through.

In order to reduce waste, it is best to defrost the meals overnight and only heat through enough food that your child will finish in one meal. This way you can store the remainder of the meal in an air tight container in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.

Once heated through (or defrosted in the microwave), all contents need to be eaten or discarded.

Yes! We aim to source the highest quality produce, from local suppliers where possible.