Happy baby stage 1 vs stage 2
- Happy Baby Stage 2 is formulated for babies eight months and up, while Stage 1 Baby Food is available from four months and up.
- Happy Baby Stage 2 Baby Food contains more complex flavors and ingredients than Stage 1, often involving multiple ingredients in a single jar, while Stage 1 Baby Food contains just one ingredient and limited nutrients.
- Happy Baby Stage 2 Baby Food is typically spicier than Stage 1, with added herbs and spices for flavor, while Stage 1 Baby Food is free from allergens and other ingredients that may cause digestive issues for sensitive babies.
- Happy Baby Stage 2 Baby Food is a semi-solid form with small chunks to encourage chewing and movement of the jaw, while Stage 1 Baby Food is a smooth puree.
- Happy Baby Stage 2 Baby Food is usually healthier and more nutrient-rich than Stage 1.
When should you switch?
You should switch to Stage 2 Baby Food when your baby can sit up without support and has started to develop the skills of chewing. This typically happens around six to eight months.
Happy baby stage 2 vs stage 3
- Happy Baby Stage 3 offers nutrition in a mash consistency with lumps and chunks, while Stage 2 Baby Food typically offers more of a pureed or semi-solid form.
- Happy Baby Stage 3 is formulated for babies nine months and up, while Stage 2 Baby Food is available from eight months and up.
- Happy Baby Stage 3 contains more complex flavors and ingredients than Stage 2, usually involving identifiable flavors such as apples and carrots. Stage 2 Baby Food is usually simpler and includes fewer ingredients.
- Happy Baby Stage 3 is lightly spiced and flavored as adults would prefer, while Stage 2 Baby Food is typically spicier and contains added herbs and spices for flavor.
- Happy Baby Stage 3 Baby Food is usually more lumpy and textured, while Stage 2 Baby Food may contain chunks, but not too big, to encourage chewing and movement of the jaw.
When should you transition?
You should switch to Stage 3 when your baby is nine months of age and can sit up on their own and has developed the ability to chew.
Happy baby stage 3 vs Happy Tot stage 4
- Happy Baby Stage 4 is formulated for babies 12 months and up, while Stage 3 is available from nine months and up.
- Happy Baby Stage 4 offers a variety of adult-like textures which allow babies to explore different kinds of food, whereas Stage 3 usually contains chunks and lumps of food that can be easily mashed.
- Happy Baby Stage 4 typically includes ingredients and flavors that are recognizable and can be identified by both babies and adults alike. Stage 3 Baby Food is usually less recognizable and has simpler flavors.
- Happy Baby Stage 4 Baby Food is more nutrient-dense than Stage 3, and is specifically designed to provide more nutrition for growing children.
- Happy Baby Stage 4 Baby Food is typically spicier than its earlier counterparts with added herbs and spices for flavor, while Stage 3 Baby Food is usually lightly spiced and flavored as adults would prefer.
When do you switch?
You should switch to Stage 4 Baby Food when your baby is 12 months of age and can eat a variety of foods.
The Independent Reviewer 