Textured meals — heartier food for a more experienced eater.

Stage 3 moves from a single taste to a whole meal. The texture is thicker and less uniform, which helps babies practice moving food around their mouth. This stage generally suits babies who have handled smooth purées comfortably and are eating solids regularly, often somewhere around 9 months and up.

These are meal-style blends rather than simple fruit purées. Some are savory, some are sweet, and each carries more substance than a single-fruit pouch.

Stage numbering is an industry convention rather than a regulated standard, so it varies between brands. Readiness for thicker textures differs from baby to baby; your pediatrician can help you judge it.