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25 alimentos no perecederos para bebés en emergencia

25 alimentos que puedes tener en tu despensa para prepararte para emergencias como clima extremo o apagón de luz

Actualizado 24 jun 20265 min de lectura
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For babies under 12 months, breast milk and formula are the real priority

Solid food is for practice at this age, not the primary source of nutrition. In a short-term emergency, the most important thing is to make sure baby has continued access to breast milk and/or formula. If you formula feed, keep an extra canister or a supply of ready-to-feed bottles on hand.

A well-stocked pantry means baby can still join meals in an emergency

Power outages, storms, and supply disruptions happen, and having a selection of shelf-stable foods on hand means you don't have to worry about feeding baby when your usual routine isn't possible. All 25 foods on this list require no cooking and can be shared in an age-appropriate way with babies 6 months and up.

Canned and shelf-stable foods are more nutritious than you might think

Canned salmon, sardines, beans, lentils, and chicken are all protein- and nutrient-rich options that work well for babies. Paired with canned fruits and vegetables, they can make a balanced, nourishing meal even without a functioning kitchen.

Ya sea que quieras estar preparado(a) para enfrentar cambios extremos del clima o un apagón de luz, aquí tenemos 25 alimentos no perecederos que son seguros y saludables para bebés de 6 meses en adelante y no se necesitan cocinar.

Avena instantánea

Caballa del Atlántico Norte enlatada

Calabaza enlatada

Camote o batata enlatado

Duraznos enlatados

Ejotes enlatados

Frijoles enlatados (negros, cannellini, rojos o pintos son excelentes opciones para bebés)

Galletas delgadas de arroz inflado

Garbanzos enlatados

Leche de coco 

Lentejas enlatadas

Maíz bebé cortado a lo largo

Mandarinas enlatadas

Mantequilla de semillas de girasol*

Mantequillas de frutos secos (almendras, anacardo, maní, etc.)*

Papas enlatadas

Peras enlatadas

Piña enlatada

Pollo enlatado

Puré de manzana

Remolacha (betabel) enlatada

Salmón enlatado

Sardinas

Semillas de chía (para agregar a leche de coco y hacer pudín de semillas chía)

Tomates enlatados

*Debe diluirse con agua o puré de manzana para reducir el riesgo de ahogamiento. Además, recuerda que los frutos secos, la carne seca y las frutas deshidratadas son un peligro de ahogamientos para bebés y niños y deben evitarse.

¿Te preocupa el sodio? Una semana de comer alimentos más altos en sodio no le hará daño a tu bebé.

Por último, varias marcas producen leche entera no perecedera en cartones pequeños del tamaño de una porción. Estos pueden ser excelentes durante una verdadera emergencia y puede ser bueno tenerlos disponibles.

★Consejo: Mantén estos alimentos fuera de alcance colocándolos en el estante más alto de la despensa o gabinete. Así, será menos probable que uses estos productos en el día a día y los tendrás disponibles en caso de emergencia.

Preguntas frecuentes

While it's not necessary, rinsing canned foods can reduce the sodium content. However, in an emergency, when water can be scarce, it's safe to serve them straight from the can, and a week of higher-than-usual sodium won't harm your baby. Do what's possible in the moment; rinsing is a bonus, not a requirement.

Yes. Everything on this list does not require cooking or warming up to be safe for babies. Canned foods are already cooked during processing, so cold or room temperature is completely fine. Babies don't need their food warmed, and many happily eat it cool. Just keep preparing each food in an age-appropriate way, for example, slice canned baby corn lengthwise, flake or mash canned fish, and mash beans or soft fruit as needed.

Canned foods are safe for babies as part of a varied diet, and they're helpful to have on hand as a shelf-stable, nutritious option for meals. BPA is a chemical that has been used in some can linings, and while regulators consider current exposure levels safe, they have been associated with disruption of hormonal functioning in the body.[1] [2] [3] [4] Many manufacturers have moved to BPA-free cans, but many cans that are labeled BPA-free contain BPA substitutes that can have similar impacts on health. If you'd like, you can opt for BPA-free cans, pouches, or cartons when they're available, as well as foods preserved in glass. Ultimately, fed is best, and there's no such thing as perfect food packaging, so do your best and try not to stress when a BPA-free option isn't available.

No. Salmon, sardines, and chub mackerel are all typically low in mercury, and that’s true of both fresh and canned fish products. These fish species are not only low in mercury, but also rich in protein, iron, zinc, omega-3 fats, and other nutrients that support your baby's development. The best thing you can do to protect against mercury exposure is to offer a varied diet over time rather than stress about any one given meal.

Material de referencia

Mielech A, Puścion-Jakubik A, Socha K. (2021). Assessment of the Risk of Contamination of Food for Infants and Toddlers. Nutrients. 13(7):2358. Published 2021 Jul 9. doi:10.3390/nu13072358
California Childcare Health Program. (2025, December). Risks associated with bisphenol A in baby bottles. University of California San Francisco.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2023, April 20). Bisphenol A (BPA): Use in food contact application.
4. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. (2026, March 19). Bisphenol A (BPA).

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