Gerber® Graduates® Lil’ Meals™
Recipes are carefully prepared for your toddler with no preservatives and here’s how we do it… Prior to cooking, we remove most of the air and seal the package. The food is then pressure-cooked so no preservatives are needed. Our recipes are ready to eat with 100% Gerber® Graduates® goodness inside.
Good Question
What makes Gerber® Graduates® Lil’ Meals™ selections perfect for Toddlers?
Good to Remember
- Graduates® Lil’ Meals™ selections are just right for spooning
- Package is made without the use of BPA
- Easy to self-feed tray
This product should only be fed to seated, supervised children who are accustomed to chewing solid foods.
Ingredients
CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR], MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, LESS THAN 1% OF: CHICKEN FAT, BUTTER, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, POTATO STARCH, PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO EXTRACT COLORS, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM CITRATE), COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SQUASH, CARROTS, COOKED CHICKEN GROUND AND FORMED (CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, SALT, TAPIOCA STARCH, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH), CELERY, CORN, ZUCCHINI.
Nutrition Facts
Serv. Size 1 tray (170g)
Servings Per Container |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 140 |
| Calories from Fat 50 |
| Total Fat: | 6g |
| Saturated Fat: | 2.5g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 20mg |
| Sodium: | 450mg |
| Potassium: | 180mg |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 16g |
| Dietary Fiber: | 2g |
| Sugar: | 2g |
| Protein: | 6g |
| %Daily Value | |
| Protein: |
31% |
| Vitamin A: |
30% |
| Vitamin C: |
0% |
| Calcium: |
10% |
| Iron: |
6% |
| Zinc: |
10% |
Always refer to the product packaging for the most accurate and up-to-date product information.
Preparation Instructions:
- Remove tray from carton sleeve
- Puncture seal on tray and microwave on high (100% power) for 20 seconds
- Carefully remove seal and discard
- Stir contents and test temperature before serving
- Cover and refrigerate after opening. Discard unused portion after 2 days.
NOTE: Microwave ovens vary. Times given are approximate.
NOT FOR USE IN CONVENTIONAL OVENS
CAUTION: Contents are hot after heating, always test temperature before serving.
UNOPENED PACKAGING CAN BE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. DISCARD UNUSED PORTION.
GERBER® GRADUATES® Meals
Q: Do I have to microwave GRADUATES® meal selections?
A: No. All GRADUATES® products may be served at room temperature or cold. However, we recommend that you warm the LIL’ MEALS™ and GRADUATES® LIL’ ENTRÉES® before serving to achieve the best possible taste and texture. Always test temperature before serving.
Q: How will I know when my child is ready for GRADUATES® products?
A: GRADUATES® offers a line of products that are appropriate for the Crawler, Toddler or Toddler 2+ (ages 2 years +) stage of your child’s development. Read the package for the developmental cues that indicate your child is ready for each product. Click here to learn more about Milestone Symbols™.
Q: What is the difference between GERBER® 3rd FOODS® and GRADUATES® products?
A: GERBER® 3rd FOODS® products have appropriate textures for babies learning to chew. GRADUATES® products are designed for older babies and toddlers who are learning to self-feed.
Q: How do I prepare GRADUATES® products?
A: GRADUATES® snack products such as Cookies, Puffs and LIL' CRUNCHIES® snacks and GRADUATES® side dishes such as Dices and LIL’ STICKS® meat and poultry sticks are ready to serve. Meal options such as GRADUATES® LIL’ ENTRÉES® selections and LIL’ MEALS™ may be microwaved and have easy-to-follow directions on the package. Always test temperature before serving.
Q: How do I store leftover GRADUATES® products?
A: GRADUATES® Snacks (
WAGON WHEELS®,
LIL’ CRUNCHIES®,
Cookies,
Crackers): These products are shelf stable after opening and can be resealed and stored in your pantry or cabinet.
GRADUATES® Dices - Fruit Dices: After opening, these should be refrigerated and used within 2-3 days.
GRADUATES® Lil' Meals™: If the product has been heated and your baby has eaten directly from the container, discard any leftovers. If the product has not been fed directly from the container, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
GRADUATES® LIL’ ENTRÉES®: Cover any leftovers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Q: How do I find the “use by” date on the product?
A: GERBER® products - Each product is stamped with a “use by” date in the format dd MON yy. For example, a use-by date of August 25, 2010 would be indicated as “25 AUG 10”. The numbers before or after the use by date contain information about when and where the product was made.