Most prepared baby foods are built for convenience—not for your baby’s development.

At Globowl, we believe that every bite matters. While baby food pouches may seem like an easy option, research shows they come with hidden risks—delaying speech development, increasing the risk of cavities, exposing tiny stomachs to microplastics, and lacking the nutritional variety babies need for a strong start. That’s why we’re encouraging parents to #SkipThePouch and choose real, nourishing food that helps babies grow, thrive, and build lifelong healthy habits.

The problem with baby food pouches

  • Delayed Speech & Oral Motor Development

    Sucking from a pouch doesn’t engage the same muscles as chewing and swallowing solid food. Babies need a variety of textures to develop essential oral motor skills for chewing, swallowing, and eventually speaking. (Source: Nutrients Study)

  • Sugar Overload & Early Cavities

    Many pouches contain concentrated fruit purees that coat tiny teeth with sugar, increasing the risk of cavities—even before age one. Since most babies consume more than one pouch per serving, the impact is significant. (Source: British Dental Association)

  • Microplastics in Baby’s Gut

    Soft plastic packaging can leach microplastics into food, particularly when pouches are heated or compressed. These particles may impact gut health in sensitive, developing digestive systems. (Source: Environmental Science & Technology)

  • Missed Opportunity for Early Allergen Introduction

    Most baby food brands avoid common allergens, despite guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and USDA that early exposure helps mitigate food allergies. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)

A Movement Toward Better Baby Food

For decades, parents have been told that convenience is king—but at what cost?

It’s time to rethink what we feed our babies and demand options that support their development, health, and future eating habits. Babies deserve real food, safe packaging, and diverse flavors that encourage growth—not just what’s easy to squeeze.

  • Supports Speech & Oral Development

    Babies need textured foods to develop strong chewing and swallowing skills, which are essential for speech.

  • Kinder to Tiny Teeth

    Meals should be naturally balanced, not loaded with concentrated fruit sugars that cause cavities.

  • Safe, Plastic-Free Packaging

    No baby should be exposed to microplastics and harmful chemicals from food packaging.

  • Encourages Adventurous Eating

    Exposing babies to a variety of flavors early helps prevent picky eating and builds a love for real, nourishing food.

  • Making a change isn’t always easy, but small shifts today can set your child up for a lifetime of healthier eating habits. Every meal is an opportunity to nurture their development, protect their health, and expand their world—one bite at a time.

#SkipThePouch and give your baby the best start to lifelong healthy eating habits, and a cleaner, safer future.

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  • We get it—pouches are convenient. But feeding your baby real, nutritious food doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are five simple ways to ditch the pouch and give your baby the best start:

  • 1. Pack a Spoon-Feeding Kit

    Keep a small, reusable container with a spoon in your diaper bag so you can offer fresh foods anywhere. Mashed avocado, banana, or yogurt are just as quick to serve as a pouch—but far healthier for development

  • 4. Make Your Own Easy Purees

    Blend fruits, veggies, and proteins at home and store them in small glass jars. They last just as long in the fridge as pouches but without hidden sugars and plastic exposure.

  • 2. Choose Textured Finger Foods

    Soft-cooked veggies, flaked fish, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal are great on-the-go options that encourage chewing and expose babies to real flavors and textures.

  • 5. Need Convenience Without Compromise? Try Globowl

    For days when you’re on the go and need a nutritionally complete, ready-to-serve meal, Globowl is here to help. Thoughtfully designed with pediatricians, dietitians, and award-winning chefs, Globowl offers real food, safe packaging, and flavors that expand little palates.

  • 3. Expose Your Baby to Global Flavor

    Babies develop taste preferences early—so ditch the bland, over-processed foods and introduce mild herbs, spices, and real ingredients from around the world.

Reserve Your Spot: #SkipThePouch Press Conference

Learn how to protect your child’s health with expert guidance

Join leading medical and parenting experts on April 24 at 2:00 PM ET for an essential conversation about the hidden harms of pouch-based baby foods. Empower yourself with practical knowledge to make healthier choices for your child.

You'll learn about:

  • How pouches delay speech and oral development
  • Why pouches raise your baby’s risk of early cavities
  • The hidden danger of microplastics in baby food pouches
  • Practical tips to transition your baby to healthier feeding habits
  • Simple, nutritious alternatives pediatric experts love

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About the panelists

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    Dr. Payal Adhikari

    Pediatrician and Mom

    Dr. Payal Adhikari is a pediatrician at Northwestern Children's Practice, a staff member at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and the Director of Clinical Implementation at Infinant Health. Based in Chicago with her family, she is a passionate advocate for early allergen introduction, spoon feeding, and food exploration, empowering parents to build a strong foundation for lifelong healthy eating.

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    Lily Walla

    CEO & Founder of Auggie

    A mom to Jackson and expecting her second, Lily understands firsthand the joys and challenges of parenthood, bringing both passion and experience to her mission of supporting families. As the CEO and Founder of Auggie, Lily is dedicated to creating a trusted space where new and expecting parents can connect, share recommendations, and discover parent-approved products.

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    Erica Bethe Levin

    CEO & Founder of Globowl

    Erica is on a mission to transform the way babies and toddlers experience food. She created Globowl to offer globally inspired, nutrient-rich meals that introduce little ones to diverse tastes and textures. A mom herself, Erica understands the challenges of feeding young children and is dedicated to helping parents move beyond pouches toward healthier, developmentally beneficial options.

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    Daniele M. Orellana, D.D.S.

    Pediatric Dentistry

    Dr. Orellana is a board-certified pediatric dentist dedicated to providing care and improving children's oral health. A graduate of NYU, she completed her pediatric residency in 2019 and has since been committed to public outreach, providing care to underserved communities in Mexico, Ecuador, and Maine. Fluent in Spanish and learning French and Italian, Dr. Orellana enjoys working out, traveling with her husband, and cooking her favorite food—pasta.

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Why One Mom Decided to Change Baby Food for Good

When Globowl founder Erica Bethe Levin struggled to find baby food beyond sugary purees in plastic pouches, she knew there had to be a better way.

Drawing from her own experience with picky eating and the lack of diverse textures, she created Globowl—nutrient-rich, globally inspired meals designed to support oral motor development, texture exploration, and early allergen introduction.

Collaborating with award-winning chefs and experts, she built the only baby food brand that nourishes both body and curiosity from the very first bite.