Baby & Toddler Snacks Compared: Ella's Kitchen Melty Puffs, Little Freddie Yoghurt Pouch, Goodies Apple Chips & Kiddylicious Fruity Drops

Choosing the right snack for your baby or toddler means matching the format, texture, and ingredients to their age and developmental stage. Our Food Items collection carries a range of trusted organic baby and toddler snacks from some of the UK's most loved brands. Here we compare four standout snacks — covering everything from a first melt-in-mouth puff for six-month-olds to a crunchy dried apple chip for pre-schoolers — to help you find the right snack for your little one's stage.

1. Ella's Kitchen Organic Strawberry & Banana Melty Puffs – Baby Snack 6+ Months, 20g

£0.63

The Ella's Kitchen Melty Puffs are the earliest-stage snack in this comparison — suitable from 6 months, making them one of the first finger foods many babies will try. Made with organic strawberries and bananas, these puffs are perfectly sized for little hands and dissolve quickly in the mouth, making them safe for babies who are just beginning to explore solid textures. The melt-in-mouth format is specifically designed to reduce choking risk while encouraging self-feeding and hand-eye coordination. No added sugar, no added salt — just organic fruit flavour. At just £0.63 for 20g, they're the most affordable snack in this comparison and the right starting point for weaning families.

Best for: First finger foods, weaning babies from 6 months, self-feeding practice, on-the-go snacking.
Age: 6+ months | Format: Melt-in-mouth puffs | Flavour: Strawberry & banana | Weight: 20g | Organic: ✅ | Added sugar/salt: ❌

2. Little Freddie Organic Cherry Greek Style Yoghurt Baby Food Pouch – 6+ Months, 100g

£1.49

The Little Freddie Cherry Greek Yoghurt Pouch is the dairy snack in this comparison — a 100g pouch of organic Greek-style yoghurt made from calcium-rich organic whole milk, combined with cherry and oats. Also suitable from 6 months, it's a completely different format and nutritional profile from the Ella's Kitchen puffs: a smooth, spoonable (or squeezable) pouch that provides protein, calcium, and slow-release energy from oats alongside the natural sweetness of cherry. The pouch format makes it convenient for on-the-go feeding without needing a bowl or spoon — babies can squeeze directly from the pouch once they're ready. At £1.49 for 100g, it's the mid-price option and the most nutritionally substantial snack for the youngest age group in this comparison.

Best for: Babies from 6 months needing dairy and calcium, on-the-go feeding, a more substantial snack or light meal.
Age: 6+ months | Format: Squeezable pouch | Flavour: Cherry & oats | Weight: 100g | Organic: ✅ | Key nutrients: Calcium, protein, oats

3. Goodies Apple Chips – 3+ Years, 15g

£0.99

The Goodies Apple Chips are the crunchy, whole-fruit snack for pre-schoolers — made from 100% real apples that are carefully dried to preserve their natural sweetness and crunch. Suitable from 3 years, they're designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers who are ready for a more textured snack experience. The dried apple format means no mess, no prep, and no refrigeration — ideal for lunchboxes, nursery bags, and on-the-go snacking. No added sugar, no artificial ingredients — just real fruit in a convenient, crunchy format. At £0.99 for 15g, they're the second most affordable snack in this comparison and a great everyday lunchbox staple.

Best for: Pre-schoolers 3+, lunchboxes, nursery bags, on-the-go snacking, parents wanting a whole-fruit crunchy snack.
Age: 3+ years | Format: Dried apple chips | Flavour: Apple | Weight: 15g | 100% real fruit: ✅ | Added sugar: ❌ | Refrigeration needed: ❌

4. Kiddylicious Raspberry & Apple Fruity Drops – 3+ Years, 64g (4x16g)

£2.99

The Kiddylicious Fruity Drops are the multipack option for pre-schoolers — four individual 16g pouches of squishy, chewy raspberry and apple drops made with 95% fruit. Naturally low in fat and high in fibre, they're a more indulgent-feeling snack than the Goodies Apple Chips while still being made predominantly from real fruit. The squishy, chewy texture is specifically designed for pre-schoolers who enjoy a more interactive snacking experience, and the four-pouch multipack format makes them ideal for the weekly lunchbox shop. At £2.99 for 64g across four pouches, they're the most premium snack in this comparison and the best value per gram for a multipack format.

Best for: Pre-schoolers 3+, weekly lunchbox planning, parents wanting a multipack, squishy snack lovers.
Age: 3+ years | Format: Squishy drops, multipack | Flavour: Raspberry & apple | Weight: 64g (4x16g) | Fruit content: 95% | Low fat: ✅ | High fibre: ✅

Side-by-Side Comparison

Which Baby or Toddler Snack Is Right for Your Little One?

The right snack depends on your child's age and what you need it to do. For babies just starting to explore finger foods from 6 months, the Ella's Kitchen Melty Puffs at £0.63 are the safest and most developmentally appropriate choice — melt-in-mouth, organic, and perfectly sized for little hands. For a more substantial 6-month-plus snack that provides calcium, protein, and slow-release energy, the Little Freddie Cherry Yoghurt Pouch at £1.49 is the most nutritionally complete option in this comparison. For pre-schoolers aged 3 and up, the Goodies Apple Chips at £0.99 are the simplest, cleanest whole-fruit snack — 100% real apple, no refrigeration, perfect for lunchboxes. And if you're planning the week's lunchbox snacks in one go, the Kiddylicious Fruity Drops at £2.99 for four pouches are the best-value multipack option — squishy, fruity, and made with 95% real fruit.

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