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Baby food recall august 2018


Manufacturers allowed baby food contaminated with heavy metals to remain on shelves, lawmakers say

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Gerber and Beech-Nut failed to properly test and remove baby foods with dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic from the market, while Sprout Foods Inc., Walmart’s Parent’s Choice and Plum Organics (formerly owned by Campbell) were lax in testing and controlling for heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium, according to a US Congressional report released Wednesday by the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy.

“Today’s report reveals that companies not only under-report the high levels of toxic content in their baby food, but also knowingly keep toxic products on the market,” said Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, chair of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, which conducted the investigation.

Several baby food manufacturers CNN contacted disagree with the subcommittee’s assessment, and all say they are committed to working closely with the US Food and Drug Administration to address the issue.

Arsenic and other heavy metals are natural elements found in soil, water and air. Rice, which is a common ingredient in baby cereal, is grown submersed in water and is especially good at absorbing inorganic arsenic, the most toxic form.

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95% of tested baby foods in the US contain toxic metals, report says

Exposure to heavy metals in baby food became a growing concern for parents after Healthy Babies Bright Futures, a coalition of advocates committed to reducing babies’ exposures to neurotoxic chemicals, tested 168 baby foods from major manufacturers in the US.

The testing found 95% of sampled baby foods contained lead, 73% contained arsenic, 75% contained cadmium and 32% contained mercury. One fourth of the baby foods contained all four heavy metals. The results mimicked a previous study by the US Food and Drug Administration that found one or more of the same metals in 33 of 39 types of baby food tested.

“Even in trace amounts, these contaminants can alter the developing brain and erode a child’s IQ,” said Jane Houlihan, research director for Healthy Babies Bright Futures.

“The impacts add up with each meal or snack a baby eats — especially when the levels are as high as Healthy Babies Bright Futures’ research and the subcommittee’s new report show.”

In an earlier investigation released in February, the subcommittee looked at internal testing documents from four major baby food manufacturers: Gerber; Beech-Nut Nutrition; Nurture, Inc. , which sells Happy Baby products; and Hain Celestial Group, Inc., which sells Earth’s Best Organic baby food.

The documents showed some products contained levels of lead, mercury, cadmium and inorganic arsenic were far above limits set for bottled water by the FDA and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Ground water can easily absorb heavy metals from the soil, and old lead pipes leak, so drinking water is a key exposure to heavy metals.

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Leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold products with high levels of toxic metals, a congressional investigation found

Inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury are in the World Health Organization’s top 10 chemicals of concern for infants and children.

Of the four companies, the subcommittee found only Nurture tested the final product – the actual food babies would eat – after all ingredients had been added. The rest of the companies tested some, but not all ingredients, the investigation found.

That’s a significant concern, the report said, because each ingredient may have levels of toxins that fall under the cutoff for safety – but when added together, they may exceed government standards.

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the EPA and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there are no specific limits set for infant foods, the EPA and FDA set an upper limit of 2 parts per billion of inorganic mercury in drinking water, and 5 parts per billion for cadmium.

In 2016 the FDA introduced a standard of 100 parts per billion for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal, finalizing that guidance in August 2020. But that level is too high to protect babies’ brains, critics said, especially considering the agency had already set the limit for bottled water at 10 parts per billion (ppb).

“FDA set the limit at 100 ppb because it was focused on the level of inorganic arsenic that would cause cancer. It disregarded the risk of neurological damage, which happens at a much lower level,” the report stated.

A maximum level of inorganic arsenic in baby food should be set at 10 parts per billion, the report said, “with a 15 ppb limit for infant cereal, as proposed in the Baby Food Safety Act.”

An FDA spokesperson told CNN that the agency continues to make “steady progress towards developing action levels for lead in foods and evaluating the science to establish reference levels for arsenic and cadmium.”

“We look forward to providing additional updates on our efforts as new data, information, progress updates and additional material are made available. ”

In May, the state of Alaska conducted a FDA-funded analysis of Beech-Nut’s and Gerber’s infant rice cereals and found “multiple samples” contained more inorganic arsenic than the “FDA’s 100 parts per billion (ppb) limit,” the report stated.

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Beech-Nut to stop selling baby rice cereal after finding high arsenic levels

In early June, Beech-Nut Nutrition issued a voluntary recall of two infant rice cereals with product codes 103470XXXX and 093470XXXX. The company also announced that it was exiting the infant rice cereal market.

“Beech-Nut is concerned about the ability to consistently obtain rice flour well-below the FDA guidance level and Beech-Nut specifications for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic,” the FDA said in the recall announcement.

However, the subcommittee criticized Beech-Nut in the new report, saying the manufacturer had not gone far enough to protect the public.

“Beech-Nut only recalled two of its six products that tested over the limit,” the House subcommittee stated.

Beech-Nut Nutrition told CNN that “the assertion that Beech-Nut’s rice cereal recall was too narrow is incorrect” because it proactively withdrew all of its rice cereal products from supermarket shelves.

“Beech-Nut has taken a leadership role and is the first and only national brand to commit to being a fully rice-free brand across its full product portfolio,” the company said.

The subcommittee report was also critical of Gerber.

“Gerber was even worse (than Beech-Nut) —it had two products test over the 100 ppb limit and took no action to tell the public or get them off the shelves,” the subcommittee stated.

A Gerber spokesperson told CNN that the FDA had retested the samples, and was unable to confirm the result by Alaska, adding that the FDA “confirmed to Gerber that no action was needed.”

“While the Subcommittee report notes proposed limits on specific heavy metals, those are based on proposed standards from the Baby Food Safety Act, which are not current law or regulation. All Gerber foods have and continue to meet all applicable guidelines and limits set by the FDA, the governing body for safety regulations in the food industry,” the spokesperson said.

In their original report released in February, the House subcommittee said three companies had failed to fully cooperate with the investigation. Those baby food manufacturer’s are:

  • Sprout Organic Foods, now owned by Canadian cannabis company Neptune Wellness Solutions
  • Campbell Soup Company, which in March sold Plum Organics to Sun-Maid Growers of California
  • Walmart, which manufactures Parent’s Choice baby food.
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Since February, those companies have cooperated to “varying degrees,” the new report said. Internal company documents provided by Sprout, Campbell and Walmart show similar failures to test or monitor their baby food products, investigators found.

Samples of Plum Organics baby foods tested between 2017 and 2019 contained levels of toxic heavy metals that greatly exceeded safety limits, the investigators reported.

“Plum’s finished products contain up to 225 ppb inorganic arsenic. The majority of Plum’s baby foods also contain over 5 ppb lead, and nearly 40% exceed 5 ppb cadmium,” the subcommittee noted.

A Campbell spokesperson told CNN that despite selling the Plum Organics brand, they will continue to cooperate with the “subcommittee throughout this process” and will continue “support the FDA’s efforts in setting clear and specific science-based federal standards.”

Sun-Maid Growers of California told CNN in an email that it will “thoroughly examine the updated report from the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy and continue to work with the subcommittee – as well as the industry at large – to address these matters. ”

In 2018, Walmart “abandoned” a standard in place since 2013 that set an internal inorganic arsenic limit of 23 parts per billion for the baby food it sells, the report said, “quadrupling it” to allow up to 100 parts per billion.

“Walmart offered no justification for its extreme course reversal on protecting babies’ neurological development,” the report stated.

Walmart’s senior director of national media relations, Randy Hargrove, told CNN that the company had “always required that our suppliers’ products meet the guidelines established by the FDA. Our specifications have always been aligned with or below the FDA requirements for naturally occurring elements and the FDA noted in April that its testing shows that children ‘are not at an immediate health risk to exposure.’ “

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In the April release cited by Walmart, the FDA also noted that research has shown “reducing exposure to toxic elements is important to minimizing any potential long-term effects on the developing brains of infants and children.”

Finally, investigators found Sprout’s testing practices “to be the most reckless among baby food manufacturers,” the report stated, because it only requires yearly testing for toxic metals and fails to test their finished products.

Sprout has not responded to a CNN request for comment on the new report. But on its website, Sprout says that it is ready to make any changes to our “sourcing or processing systems that may be advised by the FDA,USDA, or other relevant regulatory bodies. Sprout will always comply with regulatory guidance and continue to monitor developments closely.”

In both reports, the subcommittee recommended the baby food industry voluntarily test the final product to be sold and address the problem of toxic metals in baby food by phasing out ingredients that are high in toxic heavy metals.

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New legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food

“Based on my Subcommittee’s findings, I’m urgently calling on the baby food industry to immediately end harmful practices and conduct finished-product testing,” Krishnamoorthi said in the statement.

In addition, the subcommittee is urging the FDA to move faster in its efforts to establish specific regulations and mandate testing of final baby food products, not just ingredients.

In March, the FDA told baby food manufacturers they must consider toxic chemicals when they test their baby food for potential hazards, but the agency was criticized for not quickly setting concrete rules to remove toxic heavy metals from all baby foods.

“We have been working closely with FDA on regulations, and this report highlights the need for the agency to accelerate its proposed timeline for publishing them,” Krishnamoorthi said.

However, there are potential downsides to moving too quickly on regulations, the FDA said.

“While we understand that people may want rapid changes, it is crucial that measures to limit toxic elements in foods do not have unintended consequences—like limiting access to foods that have significant nutritional benefits by making them unavailable or unaffordable for many families,” a spokesperson told CNN.

Parents can act as well, experts say, by pushing their representatives to support the proposed Baby Food Safety Act or by refusing to purchase baby foods from manufacturers who do not comply with the safety recommendations.

Parents can also try to avoid foods, such as rice, that typically absorb more heavy metals from the soil. The 2019 investigation by Healthy Babies Bright Futures found cereal and rice-based snacks like puffs had the highest arsenic levels.

When rice is served, Healthy Babies’ Houlihan suggests cooking the rice in two steps:

  • Boil 1 cup of rice with 4 cups water for 5 minutes
  • Pour into a colander and discard the water
  • Cook drained rice with 2 cups fresh water over low to medium heat, covered, until cooked.

Using this method “can remove up to 70 percent of the arsenic while still preserving some of the nutrients,” Houlihan said.

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The group’s investigation also found carrots and sweet potatoes to be among those most contaminated with lead and cadmium. But don’t eliminate carrots and sweet potatoes entirely, Healthy Babies’s Houlihan advised, because they are full of vitamin A and other key nutrients.

Instead, “serve a variety of fruits and vegetables, instead of serving the same thing every day. This avoids accidentally concentrating any particular contaminant in a child’s diet,” Houlihan advised.

The Healthy Babies analysis found parents can reduce their baby’s risk of exposure to lead and cadmium by 73% by taking these steps.

When carrots, sweet potatoes and other root vegetables are served, be sure to peel them to remove heavy metals on the surface, she said, adding that “organic and homemade baby foods also contain heavy metals, so the steps above apply to those foods as well.”

Clarification: This story has been updated to reflect that while Campbell owned Plum Organics during the time period of the investigation, Plum Organics has since been sold.

Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods

By Kelly Hayes

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WASHINGTON - Months after a congressional report revealed dangerous levels of heavy metals in baby foods, a new report by a House Oversight subcommittee revealed "alarming levels" persist in "even more" baby foods despite warnings and previous toxic product recalls.

The report, posted Wednesday by the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, shares results from an investigation that found dangerously high levels of arsenic, lead and cadmium in some foods tested. Such heavy metals can negatively affect a young child’s brain development and are among the most common metals that get into food.

The investigation found that Beech-Nut’s June 2021 baby food recall was "incomplete," and Gerber failed to recall any of its toxic products, according to the committee’s report.  

The report said testing conducted by the state of Alaska and funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that multiple samples of Beech-Nut’s and Gerber’s infant rice cereals contained more inorganic arsenic than the FDA’s 100 parts per billion (ppb) limit, which the subcommittee referred to as "an already dangerously-high standard."

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Beech-Nut only recalled two of its six products that tested over the limit, the report states. Gerber, which had two products test over the 100 ppb limit, "took no action to tell the public or get them off the shelves."

Plum Organics baby foods were also found to be tainted with high levels of toxic heavy metals. The company’s finished products were found to contain up to 225 ppb inorganic arsenic, and the majority of Plum’s baby foods were also found to contain over 5 ppb lead — and nearly 40% exceed 5 ppb cadmium, according to the subcommittee’s report.

Furthermore, the report claims that Walmart in 2018 "abandoned" its protective standards of a maximum inorganic arsenic limit of 23 ppb and quadrupled its standard to the FDA’s limit of 100 ppb "without any justification." 

"The decision was an extreme course reversal on efforts to protect babies’ neurological development," the subcommittee said in a statement.

A spokesperson for Beech-Nut Nutrition refuted the report in an email, saying "the assertion that Beech-Nut’s rice cereal recall was too narrow is incorrect."

"In addition to recalling the affected lots, Beech-Nut also proactively withdrew all Beech-Nut branded Single Grain Rice Cereal products from supermarket shelves. Further, Beech-Nut decided to exit the market for its branded infant rice products because it is concerned about being able to consistently obtain rice flour well-below the FDA guidance level," a statement reads in part.

"Beech-Nut has long had a robust ingredient testing program, and all ingredients are tested before they are ever used," it continued.

In its own statement, a Walmart spokesperson said the company is committed to providing "high-quality private brand baby food products that are safe and nutritious." 

"We have always required that our suppliers’ products meet the guidelines established by the FDA. Our specifications have always been aligned with or below the FDA requirements for naturally occurring elements and the FDA noted in April that its testing shows that children ’are not at an immediate health risk to exposure.’ We are encouraged the FDA launched a collaborative process to establish science-based standards for infant and baby foods and look forward to further guidance," the statement read.

Walmart also noted that as a retailer, it does not ordinarily require its private brand suppliers to submit all test reports or test results to the company. Instead, the retailer requires that its suppliers "demonstrate the effectiveness of their food safety management systems through continued certification by GFSI and meet the finished good specifications, including for heavy metals in baby foods, that Walmart establishes. "

Gerber and Plum Organics did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The House Oversight subcommittee called on the FDA to accelerate its proposed timelines for publishing final limits for these toxic heavy metals and require companies to conduct finished-product testing.

It also said baby food manufacturers should voluntarily adopt the practice of testing finished products for toxic heavy metals and phase out any that have high amounts of ingredients that frequently test high in toxic heavy metals — such as rice.

Such metals are found naturally in the Earth's crust and are also released into the environment as pollution that gets into the water and soil used to grow food, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The toxins can also get into food from food manufacturing and packaging. 

Some of the most common metals that get into food include inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, according to the FDA.

"These findings prove that even after repeated warnings and reports, companies continue to focus on profit over people," Healthy Babies Bright Futures, an alliance of nonprofit organizations that aims to reduce babies’ exposures to toxic chemicals, said in a statement.

In 2019, Healthy Babies Bright Futures released a study that found heavy metals in 95% of baby foods, which led to the February 2021 Congressional report showing dangerous levels of heavy metals in several top baby food brands.

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This story was reported from Cincinnati.

Rest August 2018 - Review of Seven Seas Hotel Life, Goynuk, Turkey

Just returned from vacation. Two adults, three children, boys 8, 12,13. Settlement with great care. Our agency sent our wish: 2 rooms together, but it did not reach the hotel. I had to sort out the place. The front desk, in my opinion, took every opportunity, thank you so much! A day later we lived nearby. I join all the reviews about the good territory, cleanliness. But! When it comes to food, that's debatable! I know that I am a "spoiled Galya", but at the same time I tried to be adequate. There were dinners and lunches really hungry, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't care what to throw inside. There is a lot of food, tasty, and sometimes there is no edible. I often went to the children's menu table, sometimes I took something there. Grilled fish was often bitter, either the oil on which the old one was fried, or the fish was not successful. There are syrniki, but they are either salty or made from stale cottage cheese, bagels with sesame seeds, I consider this country’s hallmark, they are not baked in front of you, that is, they are not hot and not always available, I had to ask people where they got them :))) food- quest, and not always successful! The first time in Turkey came minus kg-we! And the first time sober all the time, there is nothing to drink either. There is no alcohol dependence, but the culture of drinking is present. The wine is sour, my stomach is enough from champagne, but in general I digest nails, beer sours, belis is not the original, horror, I tried tequila a couple of times due to salt and lemon more or less. I met vacationers who shared my opinion about food. We were unanimous in one more remark about the hotel: the rating makes it... Just returned from vacation. Two adults, three children, boys 8, 12,13.
Settlement with great attention. Our agency sent our wish: 2 rooms together, but it did not reach the hotel. I had to sort out the place. The front desk, in my opinion, took every opportunity, thank you so much! A day later we lived nearby.
I will join all the reviews about the good territory, cleanliness.
But! When it comes to food, that's debatable! I know that I am a "spoiled Galya", but at the same time I tried to be adequate. There were dinners and lunches really hungry, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't care what to throw inside. There is a lot of food, tasty, and sometimes there is no edible. I often went to the children's menu table, sometimes I took something there. Grilled fish was often bitter, either the oil on which the old one was fried, or the fish was not successful. There are syrniki, but they are either salty or made from stale cottage cheese, bagels with sesame seeds, I consider this country’s hallmark, they are not baked in front of you, that is, they are not hot and not always available, I had to ask people where they got them :))) food- quest, and not always successful! The first time in Turkey came minus kg-we! And the first time sober all the time, there is nothing to drink either. There is no alcohol dependence, but the culture of drinking is present. The wine is sour, my stomach is enough from champagne, but in general I digest nails, beer sours, belis is not the original, horror, I tried tequila a couple of times due to salt and lemon more or less. I met vacationers who shared my opinion about food. We were unanimous in one more remark about the hotel: ANIMATION makes it a rating! I've been to Turkey 15-20 times, I didn't count. In Rixos, Max Royale, Sentido, etc., it’s easier. I saw different things. Here, as they say, I take my hat off to the guys. Each one is interesting in its own way and with its own readership of vacationers. I understand what the work of managers and chefs is behind this. I am not an active person, book and sea. But she could not help but be surprised, and sometimes be present and participate in this celebration of life! There is a concept of soft in hotels, here the animation is unobtrusive, correct and at the same time it is incendiary, positive, active, and sometimes hilarious to tears. Thanks to the whole team and boss!
I visited the SPA, I liked everything, they took the stress off the road, they were very attentive, though they advised me to come again, but it's like everywhere else :)
The child had a birthday, they promised to decorate the room, but it didn't happen. Smile service girls are responsive, attentive. Ordered a la carte fish, everything was fine. Surprised by the speed with which the food was served. Children, though this menu is not very, but they were not hungry.
We went to the water park Dolo Su. Of people!!! The queues are such that you don’t even feel the joy of skiing. There is nothing. A terrible seam table. We drank fresh juices and after a couple of hours we returned to the hotel.
The sea is clean. But sometimes garbage from yachts was nailed down. The guard and lifeguard from the pier tried to scoop out what they could.
In general, thanks to the hotel for the rest, positive animation, weight loss! After moderation, your review will appear on this page.

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The best teacher of the group ,Kotiki,Anastosiya Petrovna is a very kind, sympathetic and responsible teacher...When she appeared in the kindergarten, my baby quickly adapted and goes to kindergarten with great pleasure..Elena Vladimirovna, just a wonderful nanny.Only respect and gratitude.

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I do not write reviews often, but I want to write about my favorite kindergarten "I myself"! I am happy that in our city there is a garden of this level! Which does not stand still and improves every year! Both of my children attended and attend this kindergarten and I see only positive results in the development of children, and in communication skills, and in preparation for school! I am very grateful to the entire staff of the kindergarten "I myself" for their help in raising children, for their happy and comfortable childhood! This garden is the best investment in the future of our children!!

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The best kindergarten! Children are happy to go to the garden, the atmosphere is friendly, favorable for a positive emotional state. Very beautiful interior, every season something themed. Additional classes for all tastes and ages. I would like to express special gratitude to the teachers of the group of kids - Kristina Georgievna and Olga Nikolaevna. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Kids, like no one else, need care and understanding from educators. you are very sensitive to your work. Sincerely, Kovalenko Olga.

We express our deep gratitude to the whole team for the wonderful homely atmosphere within the walls of the kindergarten, the organization of the educational process and leisure. I would especially like to say thanks to the educators of the Gnomiki group, our caring Olga Nikolaevna Sholokhova and Olga Nikolaevna Rozbaum. Their professionalism, sensitive attitude to children, attention, kindness, warmth! They teach kids to be friends, respect each other and others, create and fantasize! My daughter tells us every day: what crafts she did, what tasks she performed, sang songs and read books. Thank you for that!

“I would like to say a big thank you to our teachers of the Gnomes group: Sholokhova O.N., Razbaum O.N. and Fedosova M.B. Very professional and sensitive approach to each child. My daughter visits the kindergarten with pleasure, and returns home with a good mood and a lot of positive impressions. Special thanks to the head of the MB DOU 29 Trunova O.M. for caring for children and skillful leadership. Thank you so much for your contribution to the upbringing and development of our children!”
07.10.2019 Christina

“On behalf of our family, we express our gratitude to kindergarten No. 29 represented by the head Olesya Mikhailovna Trunova for their attentive and professional attitude towards children. We especially thank the educators of the "Gnomiki" group:
Olga Nikolaevna Sholokhova, Olga Nikolaevna Razbaum and Fedosova Marina Borisovna. They are always friendly with children, very patient, have an approach to each child, they will always find the right and affectionate word without raising their voices. My daughter always enjoys going to kindergarten.”
09/30/2019 Ludmila

“I want to express my gratitude to the teachers of the Gnomiki group, our Olga Nikolaevna and Marina Borisovna. Very wonderful teachers, always caring and friendly to both children and parents, find a special approach to each child. My daughter enjoys going to kindergarten.
I would also like to note the skillful and sensitive leadership of the head of the kindergarten, Olesya Mikhailovna, who creates order in the garden, a friendly and warm atmosphere, and always keeps in touch with parents.
Thank you so much for everything you do for our children!!!
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“MBDOU 29 is the best garden! Is the place where you want to return and don’t want to leave, tested by experience with our daughter? Many thanks to Olesya Mikhailovna as a talented leader, educators who still love their profession and invest the best in our children!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your work, for striving to be the best and for achieving all your goals! You are always warm and comfortable❤️ ❤️❤️"
08/07/2019 Elena Gadzebuladze

“Since autumn, my daughter has been attending MBDOU 29 “I Am Myself”, this is our first kindergarten, we wanted to go here. Initially, I was worried about how the adaptation for the child would take place, but with the help of such a professional and friendly garden team, everything was easy and good, primarily thanks to the teacher Elena Nikolaevna, who is very kind, attentive, educates and takes care of the children with soul and love, she became second mother to our daughter. Many thanks to the head Olesya Mikhailovna and the psychologist Irina Sergeevna, they always support and answer all the questions that arise, junior educators Yulia Vladimirovna and Natalya Nikolaevna for taking care of our children, thank you for your daily work! ❤️"
02/16/2019 Lydia

“On behalf of our family, we express our gratitude to Kindergarten 29 represented by the head Oles Mikhailovna Trunova for her attentive attitude towards children. We especially thank the educators Kristina Georgievna and Olga Nikolaevna are always friendly, have an approach to each child, they will always find the right and affectionate word, they are great with children, they prepare wonderful matinees, we go to kindergarten with pleasure!
14. 02.2019 Tatyana

“Before our turn came to Kindergarten No. 29, we were in a small private garden and thought it couldn't get any better. As it turns out, it can! I think “I Myself” is the best kindergarten in the world! We have the most wonderful and sympathetic educators and a junior educator, loyal management staff, ideally organized daily routine, classes, meals, and entertainment. The child walks with joy, and this is the most important thing.”
12.02.2019 Elena

“I would like to leave a review about the kindergarten, which my son has recently attended. Since in two years our child did not adapt to the previous kindergarten, we decided to change the kindergarten and, based on reviews and recommendations, we chose the kindergarten “I myself”. From the first day my child was surrounded by care and attention. Many thanks to our teacher Elena Nikolaevna for finding an individual approach to each child, depending on their characteristics and character, and helping parents with practical advice. Thanks to this, the child quickly adapted to the garden, found a common language with the children, he had friends and an interest in going to the garden. Children are not only brought up here, but also taught, every day the son brings crafts, drawings from the garden, attends instructive performances, works with a speech therapist, tells a lot of new and interesting things. Of course, I would like to express special gratitude to the head Olesya Mikhailovna for such a favorable, warm, friendly atmosphere in the kindergarten, where children feel at home, and the teacher is a member of our family.”
02/11/2019 Julia G

“Garden is great! If I had to choose a garden again now, then only MBDOU29 "
08/09/2018 Ekaterina

“My child has been attending kindergarten for the third year. We are very glad that we ended up in this kindergarten, because. before that we went to another, there is something to compare. My child enjoys walking. The teaching staff is top notch. I would like to especially thank you.”
02.08.2018 Elena Nikolaevna

“I've been taking my daughter to the kindergarten for the third month, I managed to fall in love with cleanliness, order, and the attitude towards me and the baby. I want to express my gratitude to our educators Kristina Georgievna and Olga Nikolaevna for the kindness, understanding that you show to our children, the nanny Natalya Nikolaevna for patience and wisdom. Thank you for loving our children, working with them, thank you for reading fairy tales before bed. Thank you for sending us, parents, photos of how they are there without us, sometimes the eyes are in a wet place, when suddenly photos come of how my baby is looking at dragonflies in the yard or Asya is watching a theater production in a group. I thank the psychologist who helps to pass the adaptation, gives advice, explains how to behave and how to answer my daughter's questions. Thanks to the manager, who is always open to any dialogue, and answers even the most stupid questions. The support and responsiveness of the whole team is very felt. In love with the garden!
07/30/2018 Anna

“Both children go to the garden “I myself”, the age is different, they go to the same group, as Montessori pedagogy provides for this
For me, the approach of the educator and the attitude towards the child is very important. Our educators, Tatyana Anatolyevna and Elena Stepanovna and Nina Miralievna create a comfortable atmosphere in the group, are attentive to children. Our family likes the garden”
07/30/2018 Lyudmila

“Daughter went to the garden at the age of 2 years, ... how did the adaptation go? The first day remained until 16.00, the second day until 17.00 ... and then always a full day, a week later I took it with tears ... I didn’t want to go home, it was so interesting and comfortable for her in the garden! This ? merit of educators Olga Nikolaevna and Kristina Georgievna!!! They arranged it, the children trust them, the teachers keep them busy, and not just so that the child does not cry and does not bother! Really educate and educate. If someone is looking for flaws in the garden, he will probably find them. But how objective are they against the background of advantages? For our family, this is the best garden. All the main criteria: SAFETY, balanced NUTRITION, CLEANLINESS, the learning process and an active garden life that helps the child develop and express himself - all this is and is strictly controlled! During the year of visiting, there have never been additional fees for the needs of the garden, which I often hear from parents whose children go to other kindergartens! Sincerely friendly staff from the manager to the chef, always ready to help and answer questions. I rarely write reviews, but this one really deserves praise! Do not stop our children and us parents to be pleasantly surprised by the development of the garden and its possibilities!”
07/26/2018 Alena

“We changed 2 kindergartens, so there is something and with whom to compare. There is no better place in Bataysk.
The main reason is the team of teachers who motivate children so much that they don't want to leave the garden in the evening and run ahead in the morning. Every day a child brings something new, for example, at the age of 2 we began to speak English (not colloquial, of course, but we already pronounce the words). A large selection of programs, circles and sections where teachers really pay attention to all children.
I want to say special thanks to Kristina Georgievna and Olga Nikolaevna. You are best!!!"
07/26/2018 Sergey

“My son went to kindergarten at 1 year and 10 months old, to say that getting used to it was easy, to say nothing?
I've always said that it's not so much the building, teaching materials, etc. that's important, how important is the team?? It is the people who are next to the child that are more important than the parents??
Nadezhda Petrovna, Elena Stepanovna, Tatyana Anatolyevna ☺ A special low bow from me to you?
Oksana Gennadievna ?? Respect??? Thanks for the everlasting positivity.
For me, an important indicator is when my son, being on sick leave, said: “Mom, can I go to the garden already?”
When uploading events in the garden, stops, their emotions on the social network, acquaintances often ask how to get to our garden?
07/21/2018 Daria

“Thank you very much to all the teaching staff and especially to Elena Nikolaevna for sensitivity, professionalism, responsiveness and love for our children!!! I am very happy and proud that my child attends the kindergarten "Ya SAM".❤"
07/20/2018 Julia

"Good afternoon!
We would like to express our gratitude to the entire staff of MBDOU 29 for the care and attention to our children. To the management team Olesya Mikhailovna and Anastasia Vladimirovna, who received us as if they were their own home. The teacher has a special place in the life of the child. It is she who becomes the second mother for the children. Elena Nikolaevna is a very kind, sympathetic, sensitive teacher. Finds an individual approach to each child, taking into account all personal and psychological characteristics. I am confident that my child is in "good hands". She teaches children to be friends, interact, be independent (“be able to negotiate”). Special thanks for the tactile communication with the children who need it so much. I would like to say warm words to other kindergarten workers: junior teachers who look after us all day and help our children; chefs who feed deliciously; psychologist and speech therapist. Thank you all for giving a new, unknown world to our children!!!”
07/19/2018 Inna Valchugova

“I want to leave a review about the teacher Elena Nikolaevna. We started going to this kindergarten, it was to her - the child immediately got used to it, very friendly and attentive. He hugs all the children and invents different games for them. Elena Nikolaevna is a very competent teacher, she will always find a compromise and an approach to any child, she teaches children to negotiate and make friends. ”
07/18/2018 Nina

“We have been attending kindergarten since autumn 2017, Firefly group. When choosing an educational institution, the Montessori system attracted me first of all. In our city, this is the only kindergarten that is completely focused on this method of education. In each group, an environment is organized that promotes the child's independent choice among seemingly toys, but in fact teaching material. In addition, I like that, compared to many gardens, the groups are small and of different ages. Younger children are drawn to the older ones and learn from experience, while the older ones are imperceptibly instilled with the basics of caring for the smaller ones. Educators take into account the nature of each child. Thanks to the team and our teachers for their efforts and care.”
07/18/2018 Svetlana

“Many thanks to our kindergarten, our teachers, our Olga Nikolaevna, they graduated in May, and until now my son is full of memories, I am very glad that these memories are only bright and good, we went almost from the opening, there were never any problems, only attention and care for our children, Thank you again”
07/18/2018 Elena Paramonova

“I want to express my deep gratitude to the work of the head, teachers Olga Nikolaevna and Kristina Georgievna, nannies, all the employees of the kindergarten “I myself”, who make the life of our children much better and more fun. Everyone is very kind, affectionate with children, sympathetic, always answer all questions. This is the best kindergarten ever!!! My son goes with great joy and always looks forward to the next day to come again!!! Thanks a lot, everyone!!!????"
07/18/2018 Ekaterina

“I want to express my deep gratitude to the entire staff of MDOU 29 “I AM”! Your concern for children makes us very happy! Your desire to improve the kindergarten is delightful! You strive to make our children full-fledged individuals, active members of the children's team, teach us to be honest, kind, open and caring! I want to express special gratitude to our beloved teacher Elena Nikolaevna! For a sensitive attitude towards children, kindness and care!”
07/17/2018 Zhanna

“On behalf of our family, we express our gratitude to the teacher of our group, our beloved Elena Nikolaevna, for her attentive and kind attitude towards our children. In the implementation of the educational process, in addition to high professionalism, she individually approaches each child, taking into account all personal characteristics. Always sympathetic to parental wishes and requests. Thanks a lot! The older children graduated 2 years ago and every time they remember the kindergarten with warmth, they miss ELENA NIKOLAEVNA? Well, now it’s the turn of the younger one, I’m sure, and he will love our kindergarten! THANK YOU !!!"
07/17/2018 Dina Chipchikova

“I can say with confidence that my daughter attended the best kindergarten! We have already graduated, but we often remember how every morning we were greeted with a smile by all the employees of the kindergarten. Leaving my daughter in the garden, I was sure that she would be comfortable and interesting there. The atmosphere in the garden itself is friendly and calm. Qualified teachers are always ready to help in any situation.
I want to say a huge thank you to our beloved “I myself”!!!”
17. 07.2018 Marina

“Thank you for your professionalism, love, care, patience and sensitivity to our children. Excellent educators and nannies who love children and their work. All the children are supervised, excellent food, cleanliness, comfort, order, classes are exciting, modern and effective. Thanks a lot! The best kindergarten!
07/17/2018 Inna

“Good afternoon, we have been going to the kindergarten for 29 years, we are very satisfied with the garden, the teachers are very qualified, attentive, very cozy and comfortable in groups, the children are always under the attention and special supervision of the teachers.”
07/17/2018 Victoria Lazeva

“Thank you very much to all the teaching staff, educators, nannies and of course the manager - Olesya Mikhailovna for the atmosphere of warmth, comfort and harmony in our garden! Children go with pleasure - and this is the most important indicator. I would like to note that attentive, kind, sympathetic educators and nannies work in each group. Each child has an individual approach, so that children feel comfortable away from their parents. Also, learning with “material” according to the Montessori system does its job - children are constantly busy with something and time flies unnoticed. Thanks a lot! We are with you for a long time)))) Not a garden, but a miracle!
07/17/2018 Olga Kovalenko

“This is one of the best kindergartens in the city!
The staff of the kindergarten always pleases with its kindness to children and parents and responsibility in their work!
“I Myself” graduates are amazingly independent in learning, communication and everyday life thanks to the Montessori system used in kindergarten.
In this garden, EVERYTHING (well, really, everything) is 5! Mornings, holidays, walks, meals…
Thank you, beloved “I Myself”! We always remember with warmth and tenderness our beloved teachers, friends, a cozy kindergarten, who gave my children unforgettable happy years of childhood.
07/17/2018 Ekaterina

“My son attended this garden after private. Most importantly, educators! They create both a general atmosphere and in a group. Ours were wonderful. Olga Nikolaevna Sholokhova and Olga Nikolaevna Rozbaum know and do their job. The individual approach was felt in everything, from eating to changing clothes for children on the street. Simple human attitude and professional approach - that's what captivates. Special thanks to the new head Olesya Mikhailovna, with the advent of which the kindergarten has changed beyond recognition. It is a pity to part with the garden, because we have already graduated, but I can say with confidence that of all the gardens I would choose and recommend “I Myself” again and again.”
07/17/2018 Olga Asaulova

“I want to thank with all my heart our beloved kindergarten, and our wonderful teachers for your work! My daughter will go to first grade this year ready for school! She learned to read, write, count here! She wrote the tests to the school for the highest score and it's all thanks to you!! Wait for us with the second daughter next year?”
07/17/2018 Anna

“Thank you so much for your efforts.

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