Cerebelly Review 2025: Good for Your Baby?

Overview

Cerebelly is a baby food brand with the unique goal of supporting early brain development. Its products include purées, smoothies, and snack bars designed for children aged 5 to 25+ months. Each recipe is organic, non-GMO, veggie-focused, and fortified with essential nutrients like vitamin A, lutein, zinc, and iron. There’s also a wide variety of flavors to help cater to picky eaters.

The range of recipes includes purées like Butternut Squash Chicken Broth and Carrot Pumpkin. There are also non-savory options like Sweet Potato Mango, as well as snack bars and smoothie pouches. Everything on the menu is nutrient-dense and allergen-free, with the intention of being convenient for young toddlers. All products also undergo rigorous testing for contaminants and allergens. 

Cerebelly provides a quiz to help you identify the most suitable products for your kids. The menu is further streamlined with bundles organized by age. If you prefer, you also have the option to customize your order for a more tailored experience. 

While it has some impressive offerings, Cerebelly isn’t my top recommendation. Besides limitations like non-recyclable packaging and an opaque refund policy, the service simply has a smaller, less diverse menu than competitors like Serenity Kids. Parents interested in scientifically supported recipes may be interested in Cerebelly’s dedication to developmental health, but you may find that another service meets your overall needs better.

Cerebelly’s Menu: Baby Food Designed to Support You Child’s Growth

Cerebelly was designed by Dr. Teresa Purzner, a mother of 3 and a neurosurgeon and developmental neurologist. She teamed with reliable pediatricians, food scientists, and nutritionists to create delicious baby food recipes packed with 16 essential nutrients, such as vitamin D, zinc, iron, and others.

Meal Options: Purees, Smoothies & Bars for Babies & Toddlers

The menu features 3 types of meals and snacks suited for infants and toddlers. The first and most diverse menu category is Purées. Here, you can choose between 14 different flavors and recipes. The purées have all the necessary nutrients to support the developing brains of children 5 months old and up.

The purée recipes vary from protein-rich pouches, like the Butternut Squash Chicken Broth, to the vitamin-rich Carrot Pumpkin. There are also some sweet options (without any added sugar), like the Sweet Potato Mango recipe, which is rich in vitamin A, Lutein, Iron, and Zinc.

All the purées are packed with brain-supporting nutrients, but they’re also designed to help babies develop their taste buds with interesting flavors such as thyme or broccoli (among others). Since these special combinations are tasty and easy to feed, your baby may be less fussy with food.

After purées, Cerebelly’s menu offers 2 types of snacks – Smoothie-inspired and Smart Bars. The Smoothie-inspired section features 3 veggie-first smoothie-inspired pouches. These are naturally sweet and can be served as a cool and nutritious treat (Cerebelly recommends chilling the smoothies before serving).

The Smart Bars section features 4 soft bar recipes, safe to eat for toddlers, that contain the same 16 brain-supporting nutrients and pack 3 g of protein per serving. These snacks are nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Cerebelly's purées and snacks are designed to meet children’s developmental needs at various growth stages. The recipes only include organic, non-GMO, and allergen-free ingredients and are all gluten-free. Plus, based on all the Cerebelly reviews I’ve read, babies love them to pieces.

If you worry about allergies, Cerebelly's recipes are free from the 8 most common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, and nuts. The brand has also earned the Clean Label Project Purity Award. All the recipes are shelf-stable, and all the baby food is rigorously tested for over 400 contaminants.

I’m sure you’ll also appreciate the brand’s zero-added sugar policy. This means that all the sweet recipes rely only on the natural sweetness of fruits and vegetables. Since vegetables are the primary ingredient, Cerebelly offers a healthier, balanced option compared to many fruit-first alternatives on the market.

Customization: You Can’t Make Changes to the Recipes, but You Can Mix & Match Items

You can't modify the recipe content and formulation. Each recipe was scientifically formulated to include all the healthy nutrients your baby needs and none of the bad stuff that may cause allergies or health problems.

However, you’re free to mix and match purée pouches and snacks as you see fit when placing the order. You can buy each menu item separately (available in packs of 6 or 5) or choose from the pre-defined variety packs and bundles.

There are 8 predefined bundles designed for various ages. The first bundle is created for babies 5 to 7 months old, and the 8th is for toddlers 25+ months old. Each bundle includes 28 items, and you see a clear list of everything that goes into the box.

If bundles don’t work for you and your baby, Cerebelly also offers 10 Variety Packs. These feature combinations of some of the most popular recipes. For instance, the offer includes a Pumpkin Bundle that features 3 6-packs of pumpkin-flavored purées (Green Bean Pumpkin, White Bean Pumpkin Apple, and Carrot Pumpkin).

You also have the option to build your own bundle, where you can combine individual pouches and snacks. Cerebelly lets you choose between 4 bundle sizes – Small (14 items), Medium (28 items), Large (42 items), and Family (56 items). Once you select the box size, you can add individual pouches, smoothies, and Smart Bars (only available in 5 packs).

If you want a custom bundle but don’t know which products are best for your baby, Cerebelly also has a short survey (2 to 5 minutes) that’ll provide you with recommendations based on your child's age, developmental milestones, and eating habits.

Cerebelly’s Menu at a Glance 

Unboxing: Clearly Labeled Items in Recyclable Packaging

Each box contains the items you ordered, neatly stacked to ensure safe transportation. You don’t have to be present for delivery; the box will be safe outside until you can get it inside and open it.

Cerebelly’s recipes are shelf stable, and unopened pouches are safe to consume until the “Enjoy By” date, which is stamped on each pouch/wrapper. However, once a pouch is opened, you must refrigerate the leftovers and consume the content within 48 hours.

Each item is clearly labeled and contains the necessary information (ingredients, nutrients, how-to-serve directions, and more) so you know how much and how to feed your baby. Also, all pouches have a clear bottom, so you can see the color and overall texture of the content.

The pouches aren’t microwave-safe (the food is) and are BPA-, BPS-, phthalate-, and melamine-free. Also, you can’t recycle the caps and pouches with your regular plastics. This is why Cerebelly partnered with TerraCycle, a specialized company that’ll recycle your pouches for free. To recycle, you have to collect and clean used pouches and ship them to TerraCycle.

Cooking With Cerebelly: No Prep Is Needed

Cerebelly recipes are designed to be enjoyed directly from the pouch or wrapper (for Smart Bars). If you think it’s necessary, you can microwave the purées only after getting the content out of the pouch (the pouches aren’t microwave-safe!)

You can also combine the purées (once out of the pouch) with other ingredients as a way to introduce your bundle of joy to new flavors and textures. Otherwise, there’s no cooking involved – these are easy-to-prepare meals that your baby can enjoy at their own pace.

Shortlist of My Favorite Meals

Sweet Potato Chicken Broth Puree