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The Best Baby Food Makers Make Life Easier
The best baby food makers make it simple to whip up homemade, high-quality food for your little one. Sometime between four and six months old, your baby will make the exciting—sometimes nerve wracking—transition from subsisting solely on breastmilk and/or formula to eating solid foods. Navigating baby food can be intimidating for the best of us: Should you make purées or do baby-led weaning? What should your baby’s very first food be? And do you really need a baby food maker?
While you can certainly get by without one, baby food makers make life a little easier—and for new parents, anything that makes life a little easier is worth its weight in gold. Many makers multitask, so you can also steam veggies for your toddler or make a smoothie for your own breakfast. Investing in a baby food maker means you know exactly what your baby is eating, you can save money over time, and you can get meals on the table (er, highchair, and possibly the floor) quickly and easily. Here are the very best baby food makers.
Our Top Picks- Best Overall: Beaba Babycook Solo
- Blender: Bamix Immersion Blender
- Puree Maker: Breville Mini Wizz
- Grinder: OXO Good Grips Food Mill
- Smoothies: Grownsy Baby Food Maker
- Steamer: Baby Brezza One Step Homemade Baby Food Maker Deluxe
- Masher: OXO Tot Food Masher
Beaba Babycook Solo
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7"D x 9"W x 9.5"H | 4 pounds | plastic
- Works as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster in one
- Easy to clean and store
- Fast - makes food in 15 minutes or less
- Auto shut-off cooking timer means there’s no need to watch over the machine
- Pricey
- Must descale with vinegar occasionally to get rid of mineral deposits (true for any steamer)
Why we chose it: This awesome appliance steams, blends, defrosts, and reheats fruits, veggies, fish, and meat, making it the ideal one-and-done baby food champion.
That means you can put in raw meat and come out with perfectly cooked and pureed food for your baby without getting any pots, pans or blenders dirty. Plus, it’s intuitive to use. “It's easy to use, virtually mold-proof, and cooks and reheats in under 15 minutes,” says Christen Costa, CEO of Gadget Review. “It also has built-in blending capabilities which make it a perfect all-in-one baby food maker.” Its compact design is great for small spaces, and it’s truly easy to clean. Bonus: its ergonomic one-handed design means you can hold your baby in one hand and prep organic baby food with the other, like the super parent you are.
Blender: Bamix Immersion BlenderBlender
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4.8 x 2.8 x 14.4 inches | 2.6 pounds | Metal
- Highly durable, with two-year warranty
- The AC motor keeps a constant, precise speed under heavy loads
- Relatively small and easy to store
- Stainless steel blades can blend almost anything with ease
- Only one function - no steaming, etc.
- Expensive
Why we chose it: “A baby food maker can be a good choice for preparing baby food, but it has limited use,” says Colleen Colodany, CEO of kidswiki.co.uk, a website that reviews kids’ products.
“Instead of buying a baby food maker, an immersion blender would do the job just as well. It has diverse use in the kitchen and does multiple things.” She recommends the Bamix Immersion Blender for its small size, ease of use, and durability. Plus when the baby has moved onto eating like a toddler (hi mac and cheese!), you’ll have a well-made kitchen tool on hand.
This blender will become a favorite in your kitchen, for making baby food and beyond. It’s built by hand in Switzerland, and Bamix has been making excellent appliances since 1954. Found in the kitchens of professional chefs, it has three interchangeable blades and offers both power and precision, making quick work of puréeing baby food. You can purée soups, turn frozen fruit into sorbet, and whip milk into cream after your baby has enjoyed their pear purée, and when you’re all finished, it’s easy to clean thoroughly with water.
Puree Maker: Breville Mini WizzPuree Maker
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18. 5 x 14 x 22.5 cm | 250 watts | 1.5 kg | stainless steel
- One-year replacement warranty
- Useful for baby food and beyond
- Attractive design, easy to clean and store
- Only one function - no steaming, etc.
- Too small to make big batches
Why we chose it: Whether you’re turning basil and garlic into silky pesto or steamed sweet potatoes into baby food, Breville's Mini Wizz will easily and efficiently do the trick.
With its compact frame, it’s friendly to kitchens where space is in short supply. It’s also refreshingly easy to use, with ergonomic design and simple controls. The lid has two small holes in the indents on top so that you can easily add liquid ingredients as you prepare food for your family. This little food processor is well designed, easy to clean, and a great size when you only need to feed a very little human.
Grinder: OXO Good Grips Food MillGrinder
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14.75 x 7.25 x 10.25 inches | 2.29 pounds
- Can wash all parts in the dishwasher
- Silicone coating for comfortable grip
- Can make applesauce, marinara, and more for the whole family
- Only a grinder - will have to cook food separately
Why we chose it: Low tech can be a positive thing. The OXO Good Grips Food Mill is a smart choice if you’re ok with a manual option for processing food into smooth purées.
It includes three grinding discs for fine, medium, and coarse textures, and the stainless steel inner bowl won’t stain even when you’re dealing with messy foods like beets or carrots. It’s easy to exchange discs and disassemble, and its legs fold for easy storage.
Smoothies: Grownsy Baby Food MakerSmoothies
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0.5"D x 2"W x 2"H | 4.11 pounds
- See-through design means you can watch food being made
- Warming function means you can put a bottle in the water tank to warm the milk
- Large container can accommodate a week’s worth of baby food
- Multi-function and easy to use
- Takes up a relatively large amount of counter space
Why we chose it: This steamer, grinder, and blender is incredibly multi-functional—the Grownsy Baby Food Maker monitors and maintains food temperature as well.
It’s also incredibly easy to use for sleep deprived parents: you can control the speed of its four precision blades with a handy LCD touch screen panel. It can also heat milk, keep things warm, and even self-sterilize. It’s great for smoothies as the special blade design makes it easy to turn fresh and frozen fruits into a silky-smooth consistency. Pour a satisfying smoothie for your baby, and make one for yourself while you’re at it.
Steamer: Baby Brezza One Step Homemade Baby Food Maker DeluxeSteamer
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- Easy to use and clean
- Comes with three reusable food pouches and filling funnels
- Takes about 10 minutes to make 3.5 cups of baby food - fast!
- Relatively expensive
Why we chose it: This all-in-one baby food maker has plenty of useful features.
Its one-button option for steaming and blending lets you add water and food and come out with freshly steamed and puréed fruits and veggies in about 10 minutes. If you only want to steam or blend, you can do that, too. It’s an especially great steamer as its steam tank is fully accessible for easy cleaning, and it’s fast, reliable, and easy to use. It’s also great for non-baby foods: you can use it to steam pasta and vegetables, make hard boiled eggs or even soup.
Masher: OXO Tot Food MasherMasher
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4.5" L x 7.1" W x 8.1" H | .42 pounds
- Super affordable
- Lifetime manufacturer's warranty
- Compact and easy to store
- Only one very specific use
Why we chose it: For those who aren’t into fancy baby food makers, this product is genius in its simplicity.
Turn tender foods like avocado, bananas, and berries into mushy goodness perfect for babies eating (and smearing everywhere, as babies love to do). Steep sides prevent food from slipping out of the bowl while you’re using it, and teeth help scoop food out when it’s ready for serving so you won’t waste food. The already compact masher collapses into two parts for easy portability, and a 360 lid can be snapped shut in multiple positions, making it easy to handle.
Things to Consider Before Buying a Baby Food MakerCapabilitiesSome baby food makers will steam, blend and purée, while others simply grind or blend your food. Decide which functions are important to you, and how much you want to invest, as the makers with more capabilities tend to have a higher price tag.
Your kitchen is probably already taken over by baby bottles, just as your home is taken over by baby stuff. Decide how much counter space you’d like to devote to making baby food, keeping in mind that it will be for a specific period of time.
Is it worth it to buy a baby food maker?“A baby food maker is definitely worth the investment if you want to be 100% certain of all of the ingredients in your little one's meals,” says Costa. Making your own food also means you can introduce your little ones to your family’s favorite dishes, instead of being limited to the store-bought foods on offer. Another bonus: prepping your own baby food lets you figure out the perfect portion for your baby in advance, and even freeze any leftovers.
What is the difference between a baby food maker and a food processor?Top-of-the-line baby food makers often include a steamer and a blender or food processor in a single appliance. In contrast, a regular food processor can make purée, but you’ll need to cook or steam the food separately. You can absolutely use a food processor to prepare baby food.
What are the healthiest baby foods?Just like for adults, there’s no single healthiest food for babies. A healthy strategy is to intoduce your baby to a variety of flavors and foods. Many experts recommend starting with single foods or ingredients, like puréed squash, applesauce, mashed bananas, avocado, puréed peaches, puréed meats, and iron-enriched baby cereal like oatmeal. Your baby might start with puréed or semi-liquid foods, then graduate to strained food, and then start experimenting with finger foods. You can gradually introduce new ingredients and foods to your baby as they become more and more comfortable eating. Always consult your pediatrician before beginning solids.
Are plastic baby food makers safe?Plastic is a durable, highly safe option if your product is free from BPA and phthalates.
Final thoughtsDepending on your budget and needs, the best baby food maker will take a lot of stress out of feeding your little one. Whether you want a 4-in-1 ninja that does it all or simply an immersion blender that can double as a tool to whip up creamy soups for the whole family, we have you covered.
MethodologyAs a food writer and the mother of a toddler and a baby, I’ve spent a lot of time feeding babies and thinking about the best way to make this sometimes thankless task quick and easy.
I surveyed fellow parents, friends, and family to see what baby food makers they swore by, then reached out to reputable sources to get their wisdom. I also read reviews from across the web and scoured Amazon reviews, too. Since babies only need specific food for a short window of time, value was an extremely important factor in putting together this list. Since parenting a baby is an exhausting endeavor, I nixed anything too complicated. The best baby food makers bring some ease into the day; there’s no room for anything that adds frustration in a parent’s life, period.
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rating of the top 10 Russian and foreign brands with reviews according to KP
Goods for children are always under special quality control. Including food. After all, food for a baby is not only a way to satisfy hunger, but also acquaintance with different tastes and a guarantee of healthy development (1). Today there are many different brands. Among them, we selected the best manufacturers of baby food, based on the reviews of parents and expert opinions.
Rating of the top 5 Russian baby food manufacturers according to KP
There are many popular brands among Russian manufacturers of baby food. Basically, various purees, juices, cereals and dairy products are presented on the market. There are also formulas for babies, but in smaller quantities. The popularity of food is due to high quality and rather low (in comparison with foreign analogues) price.
1. "Agusha"
"Agusha". Photo: yandex.market.ruAgusha is one of the most popular manufacturers of baby food in Russia. The trademark appeared in 1992 and has a wide range of products for children of all ages. Newborns are offered powdered milk formulas, babies from 4 months - a variety of purees, sour-milk products, water, older children - ready-made cereals (both dairy and non-dairy), juices, fruit drinks, compotes and fruit bars for a snack.
Thanks to the availability and variety of products, the manufacturer is confidently holding onto the Russian market. The safety and quality of Agushi is also confirmed by some neutral studies. For example, fruit cottage cheese, as well as kefir from this brand, received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (2, 3).
However, some parents are confused by the rather high price of certain items.
The main characteristics
Manufacturer | Pepsico Russia | |||
Assortment | puree, Dry Milk mixes, porridge, fruit bars | , recommended ages | C Founded | 1992 |
Pros and cons
There are mixtures in the product line; wide range of.
High price for some items.
2. FrutoNyanya
FrutoNyanya. Photo: yandex.market.ruFrutoNyanya baby food brand products are distinguished by a wide range and wide distribution in stores. Among the products of the brand you can find: a variety of cereals (with additives in the form, for example, pieces of fruit or without them), vegetable, fruit and meat purees, water, dairy products, juices, fruit drinks and nectars, snacks. For children prone to acute reactions to certain products, a special line of hypoallergenic food is offered.
Some of the brand's products have received high ratings from Roskachestvo, for example, biocurd, buckwheat porridge (4, 5).
Nutrition from this brand is designed for both the first complementary foods and for babies after a year. The composition contains salt and sugar, which are not recommended for children under one year old.
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Progress |
Assortment | purees, drinks, soups, snacks, cereals, snacks, water |
Recommended age | from 0 months |
Founded | 2000 |
Pros and cons
May contain allergenic ingredients (eg sugar).
3. "Grandmother's Lukoshko"
"Grandmother's Lukoshko". Photo: yandex.market. ruThe manufacturer has been present on the Russian market since 1999. The main product is a variety of purees, which are available in glass jars and soft packs. For example, apple puree from this brand received the highest rating from Roskachestvo in all analysis criteria and was awarded the Quality Mark (6).
For older children, prepared meals, meatballs, healthy snacks such as fruit lozenges and biscuits are available. Also, "Babushkino Lukoshko" produces children's herbal teas. Salt in some products is not always welcomed by parents.
The main characteristics
manufacturer | "Sivma" |
Assortment | puree, finished lunch, drinks, fruit pastures |
Recommended age | from 4 months |
Founded | 1999 |
Pros and cons
Relatively low price in the segment; varied products.
There may be undesirable auxiliary components in the formulation (eg salt).
4. "Subject"
"Subject". Photo: yandex.market.ru"Theme" offers products for children from 4 months to 3 years. The assortment includes a variety of meat, fish and vegetable purees, dairy products, ready meals and juices. But fruit purees are not presented. Packaging 一 is one of the distinguishing features of the brand. Thanks to special tin cans, the products are reliably protected from sunlight, which prolongs the shelf life. Also, many products of the brand are available in non-spill packages, so it is convenient to take them with you on the road. According to the results of the research, cottage cheese and juice "Theme" received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (7, 8).
5. Diaper
Diaper. Photo: market.yandex.ruAll ingredients for production are supplied from our own farm. The manufacturer claims that thanks to this, it is possible to set fairly low prices for products.
The potential buyer is offered fruit and vegetable purees (some with cottage cheese), soups, various juices and fruit drinks, as well as water. Some of the products are hypoallergenic. The composition does not contain unnecessary components: salt, sugar and preservatives. Meat and fish products are not represented in the product line.
The main characteristics
Manufacturer | "Gardens Podonya" | ||
Assortment | puree, cream-soups, cereal | ||
Recommended age | C 40 months of | ° Cite. | 2005 |
Pros and cons
Low price in the segment; simple and clear structure.
Lack of meat and fish products in the assortment.
Rating of the top 5 foreign manufacturers of baby food according to KP
There are many foreign companies that produce baby food on the Russian market. A century of history, many years of experience and a good reputation helps to supply the market with quality products, which are preferred by many parents.
1. Gerber
Gerber. Photo: yandex. market.ruThe assortment of the American manufacturer includes products for children from 4 months. In supermarkets and online sites, you can find vegetable and fruit purees, cereals, healthy snacks, juices, and desserts (cottage cheese treats, smoothies, and others). Hypoallergenic food is also provided. For example, dairy-free buckwheat porridge of this brand is highly appreciated by Roskachestvo experts, who noted the safe composition of the product without dangerous and harmful substances, including no added sugars (9).
The manufacturer claims that the high prices are due to the corresponding quality, which is ensured by strict standards and adherence to technology.
The main characteristics
Manufacturer | Nestle | ||||
Assortment | puree, porridge, snacks, desserts | ||||
Recommended | ° | from 4 months | from 4 months | СО 4 months of | from 4 months of | 0022
Founded | 1927 |
Pros and cons
Hypoallergenic products; natural composition; high quality.
High price in the baby food segment.
2. HiPP
HiPP. Photo: yandex.market.ruGerman manufacturer's products are suitable for children from birth. Infants are offered hypoallergenic powdered milk formulas enriched with vitamins. For feeding - various purees, cream soups, cereals, and as a snack for older children - snacks and dairy desserts.
Meals are made exclusively from natural ingredients, without added sugar. The high price, according to the manufacturer, is due to the use of special technologies and high-quality products.
The main characteristics
manufacturer | HIPP |
Assortment | puree, cereals, drinks, snacks, dry dairy mixtures |
Recommended age | 9 months 9 months 9 months 9.0025|
Country of origin | Germany |
Founded | 1957 |
Pros and cons
Natural composition; There are baby formulas in the assortment.
High price of products.
3. Fleur Alpine
Fleur Alpine. Photo: yandex.market.ruNatural baby food of premium quality. The range includes purees, cereals, cookies and juices - both regular and for children prone to allergies or intolerant to gluten. In addition to the usual products, the manufacturer offers olive oil (from 6 months) and sauces (from 3 years).
From time to time, the products of this brand come under the attention of experts from Roskachestvo and Roskontrol. For example, Three cereals porridge showed excellent results: a good composition with dietary fiber and no foreign impurities, the appropriate taste, color and smell (10), and buckwheat porridge meets the advanced standards of Roskachestvo, except for the increased protein content (11).
Not all products on the official website can be purchased in a regular store. However, they can be purchased on marketplaces.
High price; Not all brand products are easy to find on offline sites.
4. Semper
Semper. Photo: yandex.market.ruThe Swedish company offers a wide range of products for children of all ages. Dry milk formulas are suitable for newborns, and there are even specialized ones that are best used for constipation. Some of them are designed for babies older than six months. For crumbs older than 4 months, the manufacturer offers a variety of vegetable, meat, fish and fruit purees, cereals, juices and children's tea with vitamins. In addition to the usual products for children, there are wellings — oatmeal and multi-cereal porridges with natural additives, cookies, and meatballs.
Roskachestvo examined this brand's applesauce and, apart from its high carbohydrate content (higher than indicated on the packaging), found no drawbacks (12). In addition, some purees contain starch.
The main characteristics
Manufacturer | Hero Group |
Assortment | Dairy mixtures, puree, cereals, drinks, cookies |
Recommended age | ° 0 months | ° 0 months0025
Country of origin | Sweden |
Founded | 1963 |
Pros and cons
There are mixtures in the product line interesting combinations of flavors.
High price in the segment; the presence of starch in the puree; the product according to BJU may differ from that stated on the package.
5. Heinz
Heinz. Photo: yandex.market.ruAmerican food company offers a wide range of products at affordable prices. There are fruit, vegetable and meat purees, cereals (dairy and non-dairy), soups and drinks. As a healthy snack for babies from 5 months, special cookies are suitable, and fruit and cream puddings will be a great dessert for older children. You can also find a special vermicelli that will suit crumbs from 6 months. The manufacturer's porridges received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (13). However, some products contain sugar and starch, which many parents of babies do not approve of.
The main characteristics
Manufacturer | Heinz |
Assortment | puree, soups, vermichel, pudding, cookies, tea |
Recommended age | C C C 9 months .USA |
Year of Manufacture | 1869 |
Pros and Cons
Product contains prebiotics; affordable price in the segment of baby food from foreign manufacturers.
Some products contain sugar and starch.
How to choose the right baby food
A child's menu may differ from another baby's diet, not only because of age, but also due to health conditions (for example, a tendency to constipation or a dairy allergy) and personal preferences. However, the first thing to consider is age. It’s also important to keep in mind that your baby’s diet should be free of added salt and sugar (14). Certain positions deserve some explanation.
Milk formulas
Designed for feeding babies. In fact, they are designed to become an alternative to mother's milk. For the full development of the crumbs, it is necessary that vitamins and trace elements are present in the composition.
Canned puree
Introduced from 4 months. There are fruit, vegetable, meat and fish options. Combinations are also possible. For the first feeding, it is recommended to choose one-component purees from vegetables or fruits.
Porridges
Porridges, as well as mashed potatoes, are recommended to be offered to a baby from 4 months. Thanks to the special processing of cereals, baby porridge is easily boiled, which significantly saves cooking time.
Nectars, juices
You can give your baby juice or nectar from the age of 4 months. As long as it doesn't contain sugar. If available, it is better to wait at least up to 1 year.
Reviews of doctors about manufacturers of baby food
一 Baby food is becoming an object of special attention on the part of the state and parents, 一 says pediatrician Ekaterina Mikhaltsova . - The main advantages of industrial products and dishes are ease of use, balanced composition and minimal cooking time. However, you must strictly follow the age recommendations and cooking rules indicated on the labels.
- Dairy products and baby food in particular are complex production products where quality control is essential at all stages. Therefore, it is better to trust large manufacturers, - explains sanitary doctor Nikolai Dubinin . - It is important to pay attention to the composition and, before offering the child, taste the food yourself. In general, doctors agree that commercially produced baby food is no worse than home-cooked. And some are even better, due to supplements in the form of vitamins and trace elements.
Popular questions and answers
We answer the most common questions about baby food together with pediatrician Ekaterina Mikhaltsova and sanitary doctor, epidemiologist Nikolai Dubinin.
How to choose food for the first feeding?
Pediatricians recommend starting the first complementary foods with vegetable puree. Fruits contain a large amount of fructose, which can irritate the lining of the stomach and other organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Of course, the parent himself can boil and grind vegetables to a puree-like consistency, but it is easier to purchase products in the store, since baby food is made in compliance with special technologies, taking into account all the rules and regulations.
Another question is how to choose a brand among such a variety of baby foods. The best solution is to stick with a well-known brand. Large companies care about their reputation, and therefore strictly follow all established quality standards and do not violate production technology.
The next step is to study the information on the label, make sure the quality, evaluate the following indicators:
• Natural composition. Preservatives, salt, sugar and other ingredients should not be present in the composition (at least in products for children under 1 year old).
• Consistency (grinding quality). A good puree should be smooth and without lumps.
• Multi or single ingredient . The first puree should contain only one ingredient. The child should get used to a certain vegetable, after which it will be possible to introduce others, adding each one in turn, so that the baby gets used to everything separately.
• Hypoallergenic product. Formula must not contain ingredients that can cause an allergic reaction.
• Package integrity . It is important to inspect the container in detail for dents, scratches or cracks (chips). Tightness must be observed. Don't forget to check the production date.
• Appropriate for the age of the child . The age for which this or that product is designed is usually indicated on the packaging in compliance with the recommendations of pediatricians.
When all these factors are taken into account, it can be said that the product is really suitable for the child and will not cause side effects (15).
Which of the Russian manufacturers should I pay attention to?
Baby food brand Agusha has been producing products for over 30 years. The assortment has everything you need for a complete diet for kids: dairy products, cereals, fruit, vegetable and meat purees, juices and compotes. The company produces safe, hypoallergenic, complete nutrition for children of all ages. High-quality substitutes for breast milk and subsequent complementary foods are also produced. It is also recommended to pay attention to the manufacturers "FrutoNyanya" and "Theme".
What composition should healthy baby food contain?
When choosing puree in jars, pay attention to the composition. The ingredients should be natural, a good option (especially for younger kids) if the puree is a one-component puree - a fruit or vegetable plus water. Please note that the product does not contain salt, flour, starch, dyes and preservatives, and is not too diluted with water. The vegetable itself may contain starch, but its additional additives are very undesirable.
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Eight trusted baby food manufacturers
Baby food is a product that customers treat with special attention, choosing not only by price, but also by brand, their confidence in it.
First, let's look at the assortment of baby food. On the shelves of the store you can see such products for babies as:
- milk formula - an alternative to breast milk
- puree in jars - vegetable, fruit or meat
- baby cereals
- juices, fruit drinks and nectars
Every parent wants their child to eat healthy and high-quality products, without harmful additives and with the maximum amount of useful ones. Such products are produced by several well-known brands,
8. Agusha
This brand has shown the world a wide range of products for baby food:
- "The first spoon" - dairy, meat, fruit products and water, which are suitable for the first feeding.
- "Agusha" - a brand that is recommended for use by children from 6 months of age.
- "I myself" - designed for children from 2.5 years old.
Advantages of the brand in an affordable price, a wide range and a breakdown by age, starting with the youngest.
Cons - the composition does not always do without unhealthy additives.
7. Heinz
Heinz is an American baby food brand. Their strong point is porridge, here they have a wide range. In general, their choice of dishes for grown-up children is very decent, but for the smallest it is not rich, they do not produce products for newborns.
Pros of Heinz - assortment, price and mostly good composition.
Cons - no food for newborns.
6. Nutricia
Nutricia (Netherlands) is a manufacturer that has focused on infant formula.
Their line is represented by mixtures: "Baby", "Baby", "Nutrilon".
Pros:
- A wide range of formulas for every taste, for children with different needs, for every budget.
- Good composition
- The ability to keep breastfeeding while supplementing with formula, the formula will not cause the baby to refuse the breast.
Cons: not noticed
5. Fruto Nyanya
Russian company, which deservedly fell in love with compatriots. They have everything – cereals, juices, purees, treats…
Pros:
- Variety of flavors and products
- Price
- Children enjoy eating the products of this brand.
Cons: not noticed
4. Semper
Swedish premium brand, which includes such advantages as:
- A wide range, including for newborns and children with special needs.
- European quality
- There is food for older children, complex dishes
But there were some drawbacks. Not always an ideal composition and, nevertheless, a high price compared to competitors.
3. Hipp
A German company that also produces a wide range of products and has firmly established itself in the market by finding its buyer.
Pros:
- Assortment for all ages
- Complex dishes
- Delicious foods
Among the shortcomings, we note that this brand is often complained due to the appearance of unpleasant gastroenterological phenomena in children after taking Hipp nutrition. And the products of this company are also more expensive than many competitors.
2. Humana
Another German brand, but this time paying special attention to its products. Humana is chosen for its qualities, for a special composition as close as possible to breast milk.
Pros:
- The company produces not only general children's food, but also medical food for premature babies and those with intolerance to cow's milk.
- Perfect Compound
- Wide range
- Proximity to breast milk
- Positive feedback
Among the shortcomings can be noted the price
1. Gerber
A recognized leader in the industry.