8 Best Kids' Meal Delivery Services, Tested & Reviewed

Whether you're looking for bigger kids meals or little bites for babies and toddlers, Nurture Life has something for kids of practically any age. The service sources high-quality ingredients, makes the food to order and delivers the meals fresh right to your door.

How it works: You can get anywhere from six to 15 items per week and select from over 60 delicious meals, snacks and smoothies. Options include balanced Finger Foods and Kids Meals, vibrant Superfood Smoothies and protein-packed Mighty Bites. The service has items for babies, toddlers and kids with top quality ingredients. Everything comes in refrigerated packaging.

Lab lowdown: Our experts appreciate that Nurture Life foods are made in a 100% nut-free and allergy-friendly facility. Most of the ingredients they use are certified USDA organic, and the proteins are antibiotic-free and hormone-free. Tiny testers liked the variety and said that the meals were fresh and tasty. Favorites included the finger foods, smoothies, mac 'n' cheese and chicken and pasta. One parent said, "Each meal came in well-packaged individual portions. They were labeled well with clear instructions and clear use by dates. I also loved how everything was fresh and not frozen." But some parents noted that the service wasn't the best for picky eaters and that many of the meals expire quickly.

From fresh, organic baby food that is cold-pressed to tasty plates for big kids, you'll find something for kids of all ages at Little Spoon. The large variety of options for every kid in the household allows you to keep using the service for years.

How it works: Select your plan from first finger foods and smoothies to big kid meals. Customize your box and select meals with ease. Everything comes fresh to your door. Plates are offered at four, six, nine or 12 per week, and each shipment includes two weeks of meals. BabyBlends are USDA Organic and Clean Label Project verified; they are offered at one, two or three per day. Smoothies are also USDA organic and can be supplemented to your meal plan for 12, 18, 24 and 36 smoothies per shipment for two weeks' worth.

Lab results: Our registered dietitians were impressed by the high-quality ingredients in everything from the smoothies to the plates. This is by far one of the most nutritious services we tested. Popular items included mac and three cheese and chicken potstickers plates, banana bread and cookies with cream smoothies and all of the BabyBlends. "It was great having a variety of choices to choose from, and they reheated beautifully. They were also quite tasty and healthy," one parent said. "I would recommend this service to any mom looking to make mealtime simpler for her and her children," another said.

This fully prepared meal delivery service is designed for kids and offers familiar foods with hidden nutrient-dense ingredients, making it a great choice for even the pickiest of eaters. Options range for kids ages 12 months to 12 years.

How it works: Your child, with the approval of a parent or caregiver, selects their meals for the week from a rotating menu of over 100 options. Choose from four different plans for either four, six, eight or 12 meals. Meals are designed for kid appeal and are fully prepared. Classic portions are ideal for little ones up to 7-years-old and Yumble Up! meals are portioned for kids ages 8 to 12. The weekly menu can be filtered to include only meals that are gluten-free, no milk, no soy, no egg, vegetarian and/or no sugar added.

Lab lowdown: Both experts and testers loved that the ordering process got kids involved, and each box came with fun cards and activities for the entire family. Favorite meals included the mighty marinara pasta meal, sunshine scramble breakfast sandwich and mac 'n' cheese and nuggets. One tester raved, "I love the simplicity of the meals for my daughter. This made lunch packing so quick and easy!" Another said, "There was a variety and it had a lot of healthy options hidden in it. I tasted the meals as well and they were very good for being heat and eat!"

When the big day comes for baby to take their first bite of food, it's natural to feel clueless on what to actually feed them. But Yumi, a plant-based baby food service, offers fresh nutrient-rich baby food directly to your door. Everything is gluten-free, big nine allergen-free, plant-based and organic, and most of the meals are ideal for babies between 6 and 12 months.

How it works: Select a plan of receiving one, two or three meals per day plus snacks that are recommended to you based on your baby's age and developmental stage. You'll find 60+ unique organic meals that change seasonally. You'll start with single-ingredient blends, and as your baby grows the recommendations progress to thicker blends, textured blends, pinchables and bites.

Lab lowdown: New parents praised how easy the service made introduction to solids for them and their little one. Our registered dietitians point out that Yumi is Clean Label Project certified, meaning that the products meet strict standards for being free from major heavy metals. Popular blends included the seasonal pie flavors like pumpkin pie and triple berry, as well as flavors on the limited-edition chef series. One tester said, "I was very nervous about what to feed my baby as a new mom, but Yumi made the process simple. I love that the meals will grow with her and I was so impressed by the quality — I tasted a few of the meals like the pureed raspberries and they were incredibly fresh!"

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This veggie-forward baby and toddler meal delivery service offers textured finger food designed for baby-led weaning. Meals are 100% organic and also free of the big-eight allergens, added sugar and salt.

How it works: After entering some information about your toddler, Tiny then chooses your meal plan and recipes. You'll have the option to switch any suggested meals. If you order during the week, your box is shipped within two to four business days, making it great for busy families. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available and come frozen in convenient cups. After thawing them in the fridge, it's recommended to eat them within three days.

Lab lowdown: A hit with our testers, the meals are textured finger food and most are savory. Favorites included the apple pie oatmeal, baby burrito bowl, bananas foster and coconut curry. Our registered dietitians praised the high-quality ingredients and nutrient profiles. One tester said, "My toddler loved everything that we received. I loved knowing it was all organic." Another noted, "It's a dream to have healthy food in realistic portion sizes for a toddler, ready to eat in just a few minutes. I love the concept that you are giving your children 100 new flavors to try. Being able to put the lid back on and save for later is also a great feature. No waste, very healthy and takes the mental pressure away from always thinking about planning the next meal."

Looking to introduce your little one to unique flavor profiles and a foster an adventurous eater who is willing to try new foods? Then you may be interested in trying out lil'gourmets, an organic baby food company that incorporates rich spices and complex flavors into every meal.

How it works: You can purchase meals a la carte via their website or on Amazon, and opt for a subscription that includes 16 meals delivered every month. Everything is free from added sugar and has no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The selection is a bit limited compared to other services but quality is superb.

Lab lowdown: Parents and little ones loved the taste, and our experts appreciate the high quality list of ingredients. lil'gourmets uses a cold-pressure process that preserves the nutrients and flavor of the food without using an intense heat processing. Everything is made with USDA organic ingredients and comes in individual single servings. One tester commented on how fresh the meals were and loved that the flavors weren't something they would typically incorporate themselves at home.

Known for their best-in-class baby food pouches, the brand co-founded by Jennifer Garner recently introduced organic plant-rich meals. The meals come frozen and can be cooked, then blended into a puree, mashed or served as is finger-food style.

How it works: Select either 16 or 24 meals per box and set your delivery frequency from every two weeks up to every five weeks. All meals are USDA organic and you currently have 15 unique recipes to choose from. There is also an option to subscribe to the cold-pressed pouch delivery service.

Lab lowdown: Our registered dietitians praise the organic and non-GMO Project Verified service that now offers exceptional quality unparalleled in the frozen section. Everything is unsweetened and free from preservatives or artificial ingredients. Popular meals included the quinoa, banana, spinach and coconut butter; the black bean, red pepper and sweet potato and cilantro meal; and the mango, carrot, navy bean and coconut butter meal. "I loved all the healthy ingredients that were in the meal pouches," one tester said. "I knew what my child was eating. The meal pouches were very easy to warm up and give to my child." Another raved, "The meal product is easy to cook and my child loved it! I liked that my child ate the food and that it was easy to prepare."

Co-founded by Catherine McCord, the mastermind food blogger behind family-friendly Weelicious, comes this unique meal delivery service catered toward kid-approved recipes. All recipes are from Weelicious and a James Beard award-winning chef.

How it works: Select a plan based on your family's size and how often you want to cook each week. Every week offers five rotating recipes, five vegan meals and three family favorites. All recipes are made in 30 minutes or less. Nut-free and gluten-free versions of all of their recipes are available, but One Potato is not a nut-free or gluten-free facility. Vegetarian and vegan meals are also available. Each box comes with a free roll of cookie dough and you have the option to add additional cookie dough and smoothie packs. The kit also provides safety tips and recommendations, including safely cooking with children under supervision.

Lab lowdown: Both testers and our pros appreciated that the service is specifically catered toward family-friendly meals that get everyone involved. Our registered dietitians point out that the meals use organic seasonal produce, and testers liked that many of the items arrive pre-chopped and pre-measured so the meal could be made relatively quickly and with little ones. "Food was fresh and delicious. It came with everything I needed and it was easy to follow directions," one tester said. One thing to note is that there is a pretty steep shipping cost.