5 Ways Pouches Make My Life Easier with Dr. Darria

Written by Dr. Darria. Dr. Darria Long, MD MBA is a Yale and Harvard-trained emergency physician, mother of three, bestselling author, and regular national television guest. She is a national spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Injury, Violence, and Poisoning Prevention, and a spokesperson and advisor for Babycenter.com. She earned her emergency medicine training from Yale School of Medicine, and MBA from Harvard Business School. Previously on Harvard Medical School Faculty, she is now a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee.

5 Ways Serenity Kids Pouches Make My Life Easier as a Mom of Three

Dr. Darria here—as a board-certified ER doctor, founder of No-Panic Parenting, and mom of three little ones, I’m no stranger to chaos—and snacks. Especially with a toddler who’s still learning to chew and constantly on the move, feeding him can feel like a full-time job.

Giving my little one a diversified diet including plenty of protein, healthy fats, and other nutrients is so important while his little body is rapidly growing and developing! But, sometimes that can be a lot of work—especially when I’m ALSO making meals for my older two children. 

That’s why I’m such a fan of Serenity Kids pouches. Honestly, my youngest loves them so much that I ended up partnering with the brand—because when your toddler finds a food that’s easy, nutritious, and meltdown-preventing… You stick with it!

Here are five real-life ways Serenity Kids pouches save my sanity every week:

1. On-the-Go? Grab and Go.

Whether we’re headed to a sibling’s baseball game or just out running errands, I know my toddler’s going to get hungry. But he’s not the best at chewing yet—and when I’m pushing a stroller, answering homework questions, and chasing another child, I need something safe and easy.

Serenity Kids pouches are pureed, so I don’t have to stress about choking risks on the go. Plus, their high-protein, healthy fats, and vegetables and fruits mean he’s getting the nutrients he really needs. Also, I love how Serenity Kids products aren’t sweet-based—they’re flavorful and my toddler loves them, without training his taste buds that all snacks and meals need to be SWEET. 

2. Restaurant Backup Plan

I always keep a couple of pouches in my diaper bag—usually a Grass Fed Bison pouch and an Organic Savory Veggies Variety Pack—for those times we’re out at a restaurant and the toddler menu just isn’t cutting it. With Serenity Kids, I know he’s getting real nutrition, not just a side of fries.

Honestly? He often eats better than the rest of us.

3. Homemade + Help

I love making my toddler’s food—but let’s be real: some weeks I don’t have time to make everything from scratch. When I’ve prepped a few things—like my pureed peas—but haven’t made a full meal, I’ll pair what I’ve got with—say—a Serenity Kids Free Range Turkey pouch. He still gets variety, protein, and healthy fats… without me spending hours in the kitchen.

4. Quick Dinner Hack

Some nights, I just need dinner done—fast. My favorite hack? Squeeze a Turkey Bolognese with Bone Broth pouch over pasta. It’s flavorful, filling, and nutrient-dense. A toddler-friendly version of Italian night that takes under 60 seconds.

5. Babysitter-Approved Peace of Mind

And on date night? If I’m leaving him with a sitter, and he’s still working on chewing skills, I think about choking risks a lot—of course I do, I’m an ER doctor.

So instead of stressing, I set out a couple of Serenity Kids pouches. That way, he gets a solid, satisfying meal, and the babysitter isn’t worried about preparing anything tricky.

It’s safe, it’s easy, and I get to enjoy dinner out without that lingering mom worry in the back of my head.

Final Thoughts

Whether it’s a busy weekday, a night out, or a toddler tantrum moment waiting to happen, Serenity Kids pouches are one of my go-to parenting tools. They’re made with clean ingredients, high in quality protein and healthy fats, and they’re genuinely toddler-approved, which, as every parent knows, is the real test.

If you haven’t tried them yet, I definitely recommend giving them a shot—your diaper bag (and your toddler) will thank you.