My Little Piccolo Review – Organic Baby Food

My Little Piccolo isn’t a brand I have used before creating this blog post. Honestly, because we followed Baby Led Weaning I’ve not ever given my son baby food. The only things he had were the prune pouches when he was constipated (this can happen when they start weaning, but doesn’t anymore) and a few of the snacks that we take on the go. Crispy Tiddlers have saved my life so many times when he’s on the verge of meltdown in the middle of Tesco!

But in terms of ‘baby food’, he’s never actually had baby food jars or baby rice or things like that. We just give him what we eat, cut it up in the appropriate way. This is quite easy as it means we don’t have to make him anything separate and he gets to explore different things.

I recently did a cooking challenge with My Little Piccolo and they sent my son lots of goodies to try!

They sent me the full cooking range, along with a chopping board, Nuby bamboo bowl & spoon, an apron for both my son and I, plus a chef’s hat for my son (which he just pulls off instantly).

The My Little Piccolo cooking range contains what I would class as ‘store cupboard food’ rather than your traditional baby food. They do sell formula, piccolo pouches and snacks also.

About Little Piccolo

Little Piccolo began with their founder, Catherine Gazzoli. When her daughter was born, she wanted to create wholesome and sustainable foods for kids. The food is all sustainable, organic (free from GMO, pesticides and herbicides) and locally sourced from independent family farms. The company developed a line of pasta for babies, specifically designed to meet their nutritional needs – this is the line I was most excited to try.

What sets Piccolo baby food apart is their commitment to organic ingredients and baby-friendly portion sizes. Everything is designed with weaning babies in mind, from the pasta shapes to the low-salt stock cubes.

Where to Buy Little Piccolo Products

You can find Piccolo baby food in most major supermarkets including:

• Tesco
• Sainsbury’s
• Waitrose
• Ocado
• Amazon

They also sell directly through their website at mylittlepiccolo.com, where you can often find bundle deals and subscription options.

Here’s what I got:

My Little Piccolo Cooking Range

• Pumpkin & cheese sauce
• Chicken stock cubes
• Little butterflies baby pasta
• Organic tomato & basil risotto
• Vegetable stock cubes
• Tomato and mascarpone sauce
• Organic pea Piccolo risotto
• Bolonase sauce
• Classic pasta sauce
• Tricolore shells baby pasta

My cook-off recipe.

I always want to get creative with meals for my son but time is usually something that stops me. But I made this super tasty, super quick and super fun meal for my son for my cook-off recipe using Piccolo Organic Baby Food!

Ingredients:

Piccolo baby pasta
A wrap
1 plum tomato
Pepper slice
Slice of cucumber
2 blueberries
Piccolo stir in pumpkin and cheese sauce

Method:

1 Put the pasta on boil
2 Cut the wrap to size and cut two ‘ears’ out
3 Cut the slice of cucumber in half for ‘eyes’
4 Put 2 blueberries on for the pupils
5 Cut the tomato in half and place for the nose
6 Cut the pepper to make a mouth
7 Drain the pasta
8 Stir in the sauce
9 Spoon the sauce around the wrap for the mane

I made more pasta than I needed to so just ate the rest for my dinner while he ate his.

My son’s thoughts

Well, it’s hard to know what he’s thinking, my life would be so much easier if I did know!

He did eat a bit of the Piccolo baby food pasta and sauce, but not a lot. In his typical style, he went for the blueberries first.

He’s always a bit hit and miss with pasta, so that doesn’t surprise me. Sometimes he eats loads and other times he hardly touches it. I continue to offer it, without forcing him to eat it. He usually has fusilli pasta.

I would not buy the Piccolo organic baby pasta for him again. He’s 15 months now and can cope with fusilli just fine. I may have been introduced him to the baby pasta when he was younger as I was very nervous about him choking. But babies can handle normal pasta!

I like the sauces the most. As I said, my son eats what we eat so there’s no need to make separate meals for him. But these would come in handy if we are having some that are spicy as we could easily use the stir in sauces for him instead of giving him the hot and spicy sauce.

It would also be good if I need to quickly feed him when I’m not eating or we need something quick. There are times when his nap time is a bit out of whack and I need to feed him dinner later than usual. I just want to give him something quick and easy as we will be having our evening meal a couple of hours later. In cases like this, it’s very quick to boil some pasta and put the sauce on top.

I would have loved the stock cubes when first started weaning, too. They are really low in salt which is great! Now he’s over one, I’m a bit less conscious about his salt intake. Before I was quite strict with it. We will still use these stock cubes though!

Final thoughts

Pros of Little Piccolo baby food:

• Quick and easy to prepare
• Organic and sustainable ingredients
• Great for emergency meals or days when timing is off
• Low-salt stock cubes perfect for weaning
• Convenient stir-in sauces
• Available in most major supermarkets

Cons of Piccolo baby food:

• Doesn’t fit perfectly with baby-led weaning philosophy
• Can be expensive if used for every meal
• Requires cooking separate meals from the family
• Baby pasta unnecessary once babies can manage regular pasta

Overall, my Piccolo baby food review is positive – it’s a quality brand with good ingredients. The range works best as a backup option rather than your main approach to feeding. The sauces and stock cubes are the real winners here, especially for parents who want organic, low-salt options for their babies.

They do have some great My Little Piccolo recipes on their website!

Little Piccolo products are handy to have in the cupboard for those tricky days when your baby’s schedule goes haywire, but they’re not essential if you’re following baby-led weaning. The stock cubes and sauces offer the most value in my opinion.

Check out the first two weeks of my son’s baby-led weaning journey. If you’re looking for more weaning essentials, read my post on essential items for baby-led weaning.

Frequently Asked Questions About Piccolo Baby Food 

Is Piccolo baby food organic? 

Yes, all Little Piccolo products are certified organic. They’re free from GMOs, pesticides and herbicides, and sourced from independent family farms. 

Where can I buy Piccolo baby food? 

You can buy Piccolo baby food at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon. They also sell directly through their website at mylittlepiccolo.com. 

What age is Piccolo baby food suitable for? 

Little Piccolo products are designed for babies from around 6 months onwards when they start weaning. Different products are suitable for different stages – check the packaging for specific age guidance. 

Is Piccolo baby food good for baby-led weaning? 

The pasta and solid foods work better for baby-led weaning than pouches, as they encourage babies to chew and move food around their mouths. However, the range is designed more for traditional weaning than pure BLW. 

Are Piccolo stock cubes safe for babies? 

Yes, Piccolo stock cubes are specifically formulated for babies with very low salt content. They’re much safer than regular stock cubes, which are too high in salt for babies under 12 months. 

How much does Piccolo baby food cost? 

Prices vary by product and retailer. The pasta and sauces typically cost between £1.50 and £3.00 per item. Check current prices at your preferred supermarket or on their website. 

Does Piccolo make baby formula? 

Yes, Piccolo does make organic baby formula as part of their wider product range, though this review focused on their cooking range, including pasta, sauces and stock cubes.