Think Twice Before Buying Baby Food At Aldi

It's no secret that Aldi is packed with bargains for shoppers willing to forgo familiar brands. Many people shop there almost automatically, assuming they'll always find better deals than in traditional supermarkets. However, that's not always the case, especially when it comes to a family staple like baby food.

To be sure, Aldi's baby food isn't expensive. The reason to buy it elsewhere comes down to coupons, which are commonly offered by brand-name baby food manufacturers. By pairing these with regular store sales, it's possible for parents to scoop up large quantities of baby food at prices even lower than at Aldi', which only rarely offers coupons on its products and never accepts ones from manufacturers, even on the brand-name products it sells. While it requires a bit of planning and an understanding of how couponing works, this strategy can be well worth it for new parents looking to maximize their budgets.

While the chain has earned its reputation for quality and value, parents aren't the only ones at risk of shopping at Aldi all wrong. For example, the chain packages its products in a variety of sizes, which can make it necessary to do the math to figure out how much of a deal you're getting. On the other hand, many avoid Aldi's meat and fresh produce despite the great prices, but there's no need, as it's all still carefully sourced and processed to ensure only food that meets Aldi's standards reaches store shelves.

This means Aldi is a great spot once the little ones have gotten a bit older and you're switching to the first solid foods to feed your baby. Aldi has ideal options for peanut butter, rice cereal, brown rice, and yogurt.

While there's nothing wrong with Aldi baby food, and you certainly won't break the bank buying it, parents of infants may do better buying somewhere else for now.