Organic foods are produced without conventional pesticides, antibiotics or growth hormones. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides organic seals for products that contain various percentages of organic ingredients. But the USDA makes no claims or guarantees that organic foods are safer or more nutritious than non-organic foods.

So is organic baby food worth the extra expense? It's up to you. Some parents prefer organic baby food because it's environmentally friendly. Others feel that it's healthier or simply tastes better. But what's most important is a balanced diet. Offering your child healthy foods from the beginning — whether they're organic or not — will set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating.