6 month old baby food in bangladesh

Starting Solids Around The World

Afraid your little one’s tummy is going to start rumbling like those summertime thunderstorms soon? As a new mom, you may be wondering when to start integrating solids. You can imagine viewpoints differ country to country, and even within a single country opinions vary drastically. Here are some of the most interesting ones we’ve found!

Macedonia/Kosovo

They’ve got the “MOOOS” like jagger! According to a study, 68% of infants in these Central European countries drink cow’s milk on a daily basis before 6 months of age. The exclusive breastfeeding rate is typically low. The introduction of solids is common within the first 2 months of life, something that is uncommon in most other cultures. A majority of infants are weaned with biscuits (& no, not your Southern brunch kind of biscuits!), though fruit and vegetables are also used.

Japan

Let’s talk about okuizome for a minute. Oku-what? Say it with us… o-kui-zoo-me! After a baby is 100 days old, this tradition entails an array of fresh food prepared by the mother-in-law including fish, sticky rice, and vegetables. Besides enjoying the food, an ishi or “stone” is bitten to ensure the growth of strong and healthy teeth. The ritual is meant to bring the food abundance in hopes that the child will never go hungry for the rest of their life. Oddly enough, most of the time their little one will not have started solids yet! At around 5 months of age, okayu or baby rice porridge is introduced. Japan also introduces a variety of flavors to their little ones early on. You know what they say, “variety is the spice of life!”

India

In India it’s expected for mothers to exclusively feed and weaning typically begins at 6 months. A baby’s first foods are rice, dahl (pureed lentils), and vegetables. For those that are Hindu, a special first foods ceremony called annaprashan goes DIZ-OWN. Their little one is dressed in a fancy-shmancy outfit, is blessed by a priest, and then…you guessed it! They take their first bite! Usually, the first taste test is rice pudding. Afterwards, the infant picks up a symbolic object from a tray that will shed light on their fortunes.

Bangladesh

It’s safe to say momma’s milk hits ALL the right spots! In Bangladesh it’s oh-so-normal to breastfeed well over 2 years. In fact, reports say 30% of children aged 6-9 months have not received any solid or semi-solid foods yet. The most common solid to start out with is khichuri (rice cooked with lentils.) In some Bangladeshi cultures, starting solids is celebrated via giving a baby 6 rice grains to mark the occasion of turning 6 months old.

Nigeria

“LEFT FOOT, RIGHT FOOT YOU CAN DOOO IT!” Better start practicing one foot in front of the other because in some African cultures, it’s believed that a child should be able to walk before weaning is even attempted. In addition to breastfeeding for up to a year, babies are frequently given tea…guess you could say “tea” amo! Most little ones start on solids at the ripe age of 3-4 months. In Nigeria a baby’s first food is often akamu (maize, millet, and guinea corn mixture.) Later on, starchy vegetables are introduced with protein rich sauces that include fish and haricot beans.

Mongolia

If breastfeeding was a person, you could say Mongolia would be their B-F-F! Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed for as long as they can, with reports that over 50% of children are breastfed past two years old. It is such a norm here, that you will often see women breastfeeding their children in public without a cover up (aka “freeing the nipple!”) Jarred baby food is not available, thus infants are fed smaller portions of what the rest of the family is eating.

Iran

GOT MILK? Middle Eastern countries that follow the Muslim religion consider it a mother’s duty to breastfeed for as long as possible. In fact, infant formula is only available by prescription and 57% of babies are breastfed past one year. Many Muslim families practice the Sunnah of “tahneek.” This is where a softened date is rubbed on the baby’s palate before the first feed so that they will enter a sweet world. If a date isn’t around, do NOT fret, for anything sweet will do the trick!

USA

Leeeet breastfeeding reign! The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests breastfeeding for at least 6 months. In addition, when introducing solids, it doesn’t necessarily need to be in any specific order. What’s that- did someone say “rice” to meet you? Most parents use rice cereal for their little ones first date with solids, however, providing only infant rice cereal is not recommended by the Food and Drug Administration. Instead, offer a variety of grains such as oat, barley, and multigrain. It’s okay to go against the “grain” on this one!

France

Baguettes and brie? Ooh la la! The French may not necessarily start their little ones on a diet of exclusively bread and cheese, but they definitely keep things tasty! According to a report, under a quarter of newborns are breastfed past 6 months of age. First foods include things such as leek soup, endive, spinach, and beets. French parents enjoy exposing their little ones to a wide variety of flavors and textures early on, establishing a diverse food palette for later on. French babies be like… “Is it time for foie gras yet?!”

Baby Food Brands in Bangladesh: An Overview

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Baby Food Brands in Bangladesh: An Overview

October 27, 2021, 09:03 AM
by Nafiz Tahmid

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Publish- October 27, 2021, 09:03 AM
Nafiz Tahmid
Update- October 28, 2021, 06:14 PM

A baby is eating cereals

Bangladesh has been one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia. The food sector is, therefore, experiencing a revolution in this country. There has been significant growth within the baby products industry in recent years due to rising incomes across emerging markets. In addition, with changes in parental attitudes towards child nurture and health care issues, there has been increased interest from consumers in premium baby products. Hence, the baby food market is growing steadily by using advanced technology and introducing new products to consumers. While a few local brands have access to the marker, numerous top multinational companies are now leading the baby food industry in Bangladesh. Let's check out the top baby food brand in Bangladesh.

Dominant Baby Food Brands in Bangladesh in 2021

Nestle Bangladesh

Although Nestle is a multinational baby food brand, they have a filling, processing, packaging plant in Bangladesh. Further, they also started the production of lactogen brands locally. Hence, Nestle is localizing their products. Nestle Bangladesh started its commercial operation in the year of 1994. They entered the baby food industry of the country with sweetened condensed milk, repacking infant cereal and infant nutrition. Over the past two decades, Nestle Bangladesh has been offering diverse baby food items and for people of all levels.

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Nestle is currently leading the baby food industry in Bangladesh with more than 50% of the market share.

For the baby foods, they are famous for CERELAC, LACTOGEN (1, 2, 3, 4 and RECOVER), NESTLÉ NIDO (FORTIGROW, 1+, 3+), and NAN ( 1, 2, AL110 and PRENAN).

Over the years, Nestle Bangladesh has continued to innovate diverse product lines to ensure a healthier future for Bangladesh.

Mother' Smile by Abul Khair Group

Abul Khair Group's key baby food brands include Mother's Smile and some cereal items. The company entered the baby food industry in 2005 with milk items and subsequently broadened the items. Further, they have MARKS Active School and MARKS Active School 2 in 1 in the baby food items category.

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Additionally, Abul Khair Group also imports baby food items from renowned companies such as Murray Goulburn, Australia, and Omani Euro Food Industries of Oman. The company's pipeline works via licensing, co-promotion, and co-marketing, ensuring the balance in its portfolio. Hence, they are experiencing sustainable growth in the food industry.

In the future, Abul Khair Group has a goal to expand its business on milk cereals (chic rice/dal/vegetables), non-milk cereal (Nestum), and Infant formula (anti-diarrhea, LBW formula, lactating mother).

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Arla Foods Bangladesh

Dano, the country’s most loved milk powder brand for 60 years, has been available in Bangladesh since 1961. Primarily imported through local partners, Arla Foods Bangladesh Ltd has been operating in Bangladesh since 2014 along with its FSSC 22000 (V5) certified packaging facility located in Konabari, Gazipur. Its portfolio currently includes Dano Power, Dano Growth Shakti, and Dano Daily Pushti, providing dairy nourishment and nutrition to almost 1.5 crore Bangladeshi consumers every month.

Arla Foods Bangladesh Limited is the local subsidiary of Danish multinational dairy cooperative Arla Foods.

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Some Popular Baby Food Products Available in Bangladesh

In this section, we have discussed some baby food brands that don’t have any plants in Bangladesh but their products are available through exporters and dealers.

Heinz

Heinz is a baby food brand renowned worldwide. However, they don't operate officially in Bangladesh. Instead, different importers supplied Heinz baby food items in the country as the demand for Heinz products increased significantly.

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They have a wide range of products, including baby cereals, custards, snacks, Puree, and more.

The parent company was established in 1869, but it entered the baby food industry in 1931. Now they have more than 55 baby food items, and most of the items are available in Bangladesh. Despite the popularity of the Heinz baby food items in Bangladesh, there is no report on their market share. But, it surely is rising!

Biomol

Biomol is popular formula milk for infants. It is a product of FASSKA, a Belgium-based company, but they reportedly operate through Vitalac Dairy & Food Industries Ltd in Bangladesh.

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FASSKA was established in 1981 with an aim to provide nutrition to infants, young children, and adults. Therefore, over the years, they have constantly increased their product line through research. And they are specialized in producing different level infant formulas.

For the infants, they have standard infant formulas, premium infant formulas, advanced infant formulas, complete balanced formulas, special infant formulas, and infant cereals. Almost all of these products are marketed under the Biomil name.

ELDOBABY

Eldobaby is a Swiss infant formula that has been existing for more than 100 years. In 1908, they started producing infant cereal formulas. Nonetheless, they don't have an official operation in Bangladesh, but top Eldobaby items are available in the country via exporters.

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Eldobaby is produced under the parent company HOCHDORF, which also has other brands for baby foods. Eldobaby has a wide range of product variations for infants to 2+ years of kids. They have another popular brand which is called Eldomilk.

PediaSure

PediaSure is a brand of nutrition supplement drinks for children 1 year to teenage, manufactured by Abbott Nutrition. It contains more than 37 essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, zinc, vitamin E, and choline, among many others. Right now, Abbott Nutrition is busy cramming even more ingredients into their Pediasure brand of nutrition supplements. Being a pharmaceutical company Abbott launched PediaSure in 1996 and has become a pioneer in the untapped market. Currently, they have several products for different age levels.

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Baby Meal Infant Milk

Baby Meal is another brand from Eldobaby. It is a complementary food for babies from 6 months to 24 months of age, as it provides extra protein, carbohydrates, and minerals essential to the growth of the child. It is composed of whey proteins, lactose, and vegetable fat, which are suitable for children requiring extra nutrients because this formula does not contain sugar or salt added during processing. However, it is not as popular as the Eldobaby itself.

Final Words

The baby food industry in Bangladesh is mainly based on Nestle Bangladesh. But there are other few players trying to grab the market share. But Nestle is likely to hold the position as they have more than 50% market share.

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Baby menu at seven months

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What should be the menu of a child at 7 months? What foods and in what quantity can be introduced into the diet at this age? When and at what intervals to give the baby to eat? We will help develop an approximate menu for a 7-month-old baby and answer the most exciting questions regarding the nutrition of a baby up to a year old.

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Diet: when and how much should a child eat at 7 months
Baby menu at 7 months: introducing new products
Consistency of dishes
Meal schedule and approximate daily menu
Sample diet for a 7 month old baby allergic to cow's milk proteins: Table
FAQ

Breastfeed every 3-4 hours while breastfeeding.
If you give your baby expressed breast milk, he needs approximately 710 grams per day. With 5-6 meals a day, this is about 120 to 200 grams of milk per meal.
If the baby is formula-fed (FW), he needs 170 to 230 grams of formula up to 4 times a day, provided that 2 more feedings replace complementary foods. To find out how much mixture you need, be guided by the instructions on the package, the recommendations of the pediatrician.
From the age of 6 months, only mother's milk or adapted infant formula is not enough for a baby - he needs a variety of complementary foods. Introduce no more than one new product per day into the child’s menu at 7 months and consult a pediatrician first. After getting acquainted with different foods, up to three complementary foods can be given daily: this can be one or two tablespoons or 115-170 grams (8-12 tablespoons), depending on the baby and the specific product.

Important

The calculation of portions and the number of feedings depends on the individual characteristics of the development and needs of the child. Therefore, first of all, be guided by the recommendations of your pediatrician and the needs of the baby.

Baby menu at 7 months: introducing new products

The basis of the diet is still breast milk or infant formula. To diversify the menu, children's adapted food will help: fruit and vegetable purees, milk and dairy-free cereals, juices, as well as some products from the "adult table".

Cereals

At 7 months, dairy-free and milk porridges, along with breast milk, are the basis of a child's nutrition. To start complementary foods, choose gluten-free liquid one-component cereals with a high iron content: rice, buckwheat, oatmeal. A little later - corn and semolina. Start complementary foods with half or a whole teaspoon, gradually increasing the serving to 150 grams.

Important

Dairy-free porridge is diluted with breast milk or milk formula, milk - with purified boiled water.

Find out more: Gerber® Baby Cereals: product range

Vegetable and fruit purees

Vegetable and fruit purees diversify the diet and introduce new tastes to the baby. According to WHO recommendations, the best product to start with is a one-component vegetable puree made from zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower or potatoes. These vegetables are less allergenic than other foods. If the child does not have allergies, pumpkin, carrot, pea and tomato puree can be given a little later.

Find out more: Gerber® Vegetable Purees

After introducing vegetable purees into your diet, it's time for your baby to get to know sweet and healthy fruit purees. Like vegetable, fruit complementary foods are also recommended to start with one-component low-allergenic foods. Apple, pear or banana puree is best for this. Start with half or a whole teaspoon and gradually increase the serving to 100-150 grams.

Find out more: Gerber® fruit purees

Meat

Meat is a developmentally necessary product, rich in iron and protein, which is well absorbed in the body. Start with homogenized options. The product must contain only one type of meat (diet turkey, rabbit, chicken, veal) and no additional components. If the crumbs have a tendency to food allergies, choose meat very carefully, it is better to consult a doctor in advance. Pay attention to the composition of baby food and its age-appropriate baby. First, let the baby try half a teaspoon. If no adverse reactions occur, gradually increase the meat rate to 60 grams.

Find out more: Gerber® Meat Purees

Juices

Fruit juice is great for snacking and menu variety. Young children tolerate clarified apple and pear juice better, so they should be introduced first. Give the baby adapted baby juices: they do not contain sugar or other additives undesirable for the child. Ordinary store-bought juices can only be drunk by children over three years old.

See also: What kind of juice to start complementary foods for babies

Advice

Introduce your baby to juices after introducing cereals and vegetable purees. Often the child gets used to sweet juices and then does not eat foods with a less bright taste.

Egg yolk

In addition to cereals and mashed potatoes, boiled egg yolk is introduced at the age of 7 months, as it is an excellent source of omega-fats, selenium, phosphorus and vitamins. Please note that you need to give the egg not the whole, but only the yolk. But, like any other product that you give to try for the first time, it should be introduced carefully and little by little to make sure that the baby does not have an allergy. Do not combine with other food! Only when you "test" the yolk, it is allowed to add it to cereals and vegetable purees.

Important

It is believed that children with allergies can be fed quail eggs. But it is important to remember that quail eggs can also be allergic, as they also contain egg white - an allergen that is found in chicken eggs. Therefore, do not experiment, but seek the advice of a pediatrician.

See also: Introduction of complementary foods to children with food allergies

Baby biscuits and crackers

Some babies start teething at seven months. Therefore, you can add crackers and children's cookies to food. But do not forget that they should not be too hard so that the child does not get hurt and choke. It is also better to choose special products without added salt, sugar, synthetic leavening agents and preservatives.

Important

The child should eat solid food in a sitting position and strictly under adult supervision.

Consistency of dishes

The main component of the diet remains liquid and homogeneous (without lumps) - breast milk or milk formula, milk and dairy-free cereals. As the baby grows, the baby's food should change from liquid and homogeneous to thicker and puree, mashed. When the body adapts and is able to digest solid food, they begin to carefully introduce small, medium and coarsely ground foods, give children's cookies and crackers. At 7 months, some babies already have teeth, but the child cannot yet chew thoroughly and safely swallow vegetables, fruits and meat. Therefore, solid food should be given only in a grated form. It is important that the puree is not too thick, otherwise the child may accidentally choke.

Advice

If you are making puree yourself, carefully remove everything that is not rubbed and can get into the crumbs' respiratory tract: bones, fat, veins, skin, films. To make the puree easier to swallow, add some boiled water, unsalted vegetable broth, vegetable puree already familiar to the baby, or breast milk (milk mixture).

By about 7 months of age, the baby has mastered the skill of "palm grip" and can independently hold solid food in the handle. From now on, you can give your child special baby cookies or snacks. At the same time, make sure that the baby eats slowly, in a sitting position and does not choke.

Important

Baby should be ready to eat more sticky or solid foods. Therefore, before changing the consistency of food for a child, consult a pediatrician.

What can be given to children at 7 months and at what time to feed? Parents can begin to form a classic division of food consumption per day. But at 7 months, the baby needs to be fed not three or four, but five times a day at intervals of four hours. The first and final feeding is mother's milk or formula. Complementary foods are not given at this time in order to prevent overeating.

*Dairy-free porridge should be diluted with breast milk or infant formula given to the baby. Milk porridge is diluted with water.

Tip

Do not salt or sweeten food. It is better to introduce the baby to sugar and salt after a year.

Feeding time	Products	Serving Size
I feeding 6 hours	Breast milk or formula for infants with cow's milk protein intolerance	200 ml
II feeding 10 hours	Nestle® Dairy-Free Rice Porridge*	130 g
	Vegetable oil (add to food)	about 1 tsp
	Gerber® Apple or Williams Pears Fruit Puree	70 g
III feeding 14 hours	Gerber® Vegetable Puree Broccoli, Cauliflower	170 g
	Vegetable oil (add to food)	about 1 tsp
	Gerber® Meat Puree Tender Vegetables with Rabbit	30 g
IV feeding 18 hours	Vegetable puree or dairy-free porridge**	170 g
	Vegetable oil (add to food)	about 1 tsp
	Gerber® Tender Turkey Meat Puree	20 g
V feeding 22 hours	Breast milk or formula for infants with cow's milk protein intolerance	200 ml

*Dairy-free porridge should be diluted with breast milk or formula for infants with intolerance to cow's milk proteins. **you can either alternate porridge or vegetables, or offer a mixed dish - porridge with vegetables.

Now you know what products and in what form can be introduced into the child's menu at 7 months. It is preferable if it is certified baby food that meets all age requirements and high safety standards.

See also: Do we cook ourselves or use baby food?

1. At what age should complementary foods start?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends introducing complementary foods to your baby's menu at 6 months of age.

2. Where to start complementary foods?

Experts advise starting complementary foods with one-component homogenized vegetable purees.

3. How much should a 7-month-old baby eat?

At 7 months, a baby needs a portion of food per day, which is equal to about ⅛ of body weight. This is 1000-1200 ml of food, excluding water, juices, children's tea. Divide this amount by 5 feedings and you will get an estimated amount of food per meal - 200-210 ml.

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diet for a 6-month-old baby with breast and artificial feeding, sample menu for a week in the table, diet for day

Published: 02/10/2021

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Author of the article: Ponomareva Yulia Vladimirovna

Pediatrician, candidate of medical sciences, allergist-immunologist

Changes in a child in the first year of life are very rapid, and each month is not like another. The 6-month milestone is very important, it is largely evaluative and transitional. By this age, most babies have doubled their birth weight, are about 15 cm tall, and some babies have already erupted their teeth. The age of 6 months is also transitional in terms of nutrition. Breast milk or an adapted formula is still the basis of the diet, but with the beginning of the second half of life, all children, without exception, should begin to receive complementary foods. Despite the general graph of growth and weight gain and indicators of psychomotor development, the status and diet of children at 6 months can be very different.

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The first complementary foods of 6 months

22 If the baby is healthy and breastfed, and his mother eats a full and varied diet, exclusive breastfeeding is possible until this age. Cereal complementary foods in this case are preferable to start. This is due to the high energy and nutritional value of cereals, the ability to significantly enrich the baby's diet with a delayed start of the introduction of complementary foods.

However, the rate of expansion of the child's diet in this situation will be accelerated. Before the 8th month of life, it is necessary to introduce all basic food groups into the baby’s menu, since in the second half of the year the need for additional intake of nutrients and micronutrients is very high. Another reason explaining the importance of the rapid introduction of complementary foods is the formation of immunity of the immune cells of the intestine to ordinary food. If a child is introduced to these foods at the age of 4-8 months, the risk of developing food allergies has been proven to be reduced.

Complementary feeding starts at 4–5 months

In modern life, the nutrition of a nursing mother, unfortunately, is not always complete. Therefore, for most breastfed babies, complementary foods already need to be introduced from 5 months in order to prevent deficient conditions.

If a child is bottle-fed, then by the 4th month of life, the baby will not have enough adapted formula alone, and in this group of children, the timing of the introduction of complementary foods usually shifts a month earlier than in breast-fed babies. Accordingly, by 6 months, children will have vegetable puree and gluten-free porridge (buckwheat, corn and rice) in their diet. In the first half of life, monocomponent meals are used (that is, from one type of grain and vegetables), prepared on the basis of water, breast milk or an adapted mixture.

Fruit puree and juice can be another possible complementary food for children under 6 months of age without allergy symptoms. In a child with a risk of developing or manifesting allergies, the timing of the introduction of fruit complementary foods is shifted to the 8th month.

Second six months of life

Children over 6 months of age can supplement their diet with cereals containing gluten. First of all, these are oatmeal and wheat porridge, and then multi-cereal dishes with the addition of other cereals (millet, barley, rye). If the child does not have any manifestations of allergies, milk porridge can be included in the menu at this age. Bebi Premium industrial baby food products include specially prepared milk that is safe to use in healthy babies in the first year of life.

From the age of 6 months, the baby's diet is expanded with such important products as meat and cottage cheese. These products are a source of high-quality protein, fats, and are also rich in minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus. Pediatricians and nutritionists recommend introducing meat and cottage cheese as part of combined dishes based on a fruit and vegetable and / or grain component in a ratio of 1 (cottage cheese / meat): 4–5 (fruits / vegetables / cereals).

To enrich the diet with polyunsaturated fatty acids in the second half of the year, the menu includes vegetable oil in the amount of 3–5 grams per day, which can be added to the complementary food dish.