By Jessica Kurosaki, Le Puree Dietitian

When it comes to feeding your baby, the most powerful foods are often the simplest. Whole, unprocessed ingredients, rich in nutrients and free from additives, can lay the strongest foundation for lifelong health.

One such ingredient making a quiet but meaningful comeback in childhood nutrition is gelatin. No, not the fluorescent, sugary jelly from your childhood, but clean, high-quality gelatin derived from grass-fed, pasture-raised animals.

Here’s why we choose it for our little ones:

1. Supports Gut Health From the Start 👶🏼

Gelatin is rich in amino acids like glycine and proline, which help soothe and strengthen the gut lining. For babies just starting solids, a calm and resilient digestive system is essential for nutrient absorption, comfort, and long-term immunity.

2. A Gentle, Digestible Source of Protein 💪🏼

Unlike heavily processed or complex proteins, gelatin offers a gentle and easy-to-digest form, ideal for developing digestive systems. It’s especially useful for thickening purées, helping transition from liquid to more textured foods while boosting nutritional content.

3. Supports Skin, Joint & Bone Development ✨

Gelatin is naturally rich in collagen, the building block of skin, joints, and bones. During a baby’s rapid growth phase, this can be incredibly beneficial for supporting structural development and overall strength.

4. Free From Additives and Nasties 🌱

We love using Nutra Organics Australian Gelatin because it’s completely free from sugar, artificial colours, and preservatives, unlike many conventional products. Choosing unflavoured, grass-fed gelatin is a small but powerful way to ensure your baby’s first foods are as clean and nourishing as possible.

5. Easy and Versatile in First Foods 🍓

Gelatin can be stirred into bone broth, folded into purées, or transformed into fun, wobbly gummies. It’s a creative way to turn everyday foods into exciting textures, making healthy eating more enjoyable for your bub (and you!).

Chia Jam Gummies 🍓

These playful little bites are made with Nutra Organics gut-loving Australian Gelatin and our very own Berry Chia Jam. They’re naturally protein-rich, nutrient-packed, and perfect for tiny hands and growing tummies. Big snack energy in tiny, wobbly shapes!

Check out the recipe in our reel with Nutra Organics on Instagram - or follow along below!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Nutra Organics Australian Gelatin
  

• ½ cup room-temperature water

• 6 cubes Le Puree Berry Chia Jam (defrosted)

• ¼ cup honey (optional, 1 yr+)
  

• 200ml boiling water
  

• Gummy moulds
  

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gelatin with the room-temperature water and stir to bloom.
   

2. Defrost the chia jam according to packet instructions.
   

3. Add the chia jam and optional honey to the bloomed gelatin. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until fully combined.
   

4. Carefully spoon or pour the mixture into gummy moulds.
   

5. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
   
   

Note: These gummies are lightly sweetened. For older kids 1 yr + (or bigger sweet tooths), feel free to add a little more honey.

This snack is the perfect thing to prep this chilly Sunday!