ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Gerber sandwich

A gerber sandwich is kind of like a fancy sandwich that is made for babies or really little kids who are just learning to eat different foods. It's named after a company called Gerber, that makes baby food and other things for babies.

A gerber sandwich has two pieces of soft bread that are usually cut into small squares. In between the bread, there might be a spread, like mashed avocado or hummus, or a really soft food like scrambled eggs or, peanut butter.

The trick to a good gerber sandwich is that everything needs to be really soft so babies can easily chew the food and swallow it safely. This means that sometimes the foods used in a gerber sandwich are cooked or smashed up in special ways to make them really soft.

Overall, a gerber sandwich is a fun and tasty way for babies to try out different flavors and textures as they learn to eat new foods.