That concerns child health experts who say that while the pouches are fine as an occasional snack, their overuse could potentially breed poor eating habits and stunt development of feeding skills and motor coordination at a critical stage of life. When you're introducing solids to your baby, spoon feeding pouch purees can be a good option. But between 6 and 9 months, your baby will be ready to move beyond pureed food, so it's time to leave the pouches behind.