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Store-Bought Baby Food Guide – Happiest Baby

By Gabrielle McPherson, MS, RDN, LDN

Between the easy make-your-own baby food advice out there, the newfangled baby meal subscription services, and all of the baby food jars and pouches that overcrowd grocery aisles, there are plenty of healthy and nutritious options to feed your baby these days. Relief! But it’s still pretty daunting to figure out which baby food is best for your baby. For help on the store-bought baby food front, look no further! Here, our guide to buying the best store-bought baby food for your little one.

How to Choose Store-Bought Baby Food

Unlike infant formula, baby food isn’t subject to any special Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Sure, manufacturers need to follow the rules that govern all food, but there are no for-babies-only specifications to follow…yet. (See below for more one that.) What that means is, reading labels is really important when it comes to feeding your baby store-bought baby food.

Baby Food Buying Guide Tip #1: Know the deal with heavy metals in baby food.

It’s downright terrifying to read headlines about heavy metals found in store-bought baby food. Thank goodness the Baby Food Safety Act was introduced in Congress in 2021, which would require baby food manufacturers to reduce levels of certain heavy metals in non-cereal foods. In the meantime, know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) attests that levels of heavy metals found in baby food are low. And a 2022 study concluded that the heavy metals in baby food are unlikely to put your baby’s health at risk. Still, no one wants to feed their little one mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic along with their pureed peas and carrots!

To lower your baby’s risk of too much heavy metal exposure, be sure to offer a wide variety of food and avoid serving your baby rice cereal. Not only do rice products often contain high levels of arsenic, there’s actually no need to feed your baby this classic first food. There are so many other grains out there that are low in heavy metals, high in fiber, and simply better for Baby than rice cereal, like barley, quinoa, and oatmeal.

Baby Food Buying Guide Tip #2: Get familiar with the baby food labels.

Reading baby food labels is a critical step in determining which baby food to buy for your precious bub. Here are some basics to look for on each label:

Check the first ingredient: If you’re looking to buy, say, pureed pumpkin, make sure pumpkin is the first ingredient on the list. All food labels list ingredients in order of most amount to least amount.
Ditch food with “maskers”: When you introduce your baby to new veggies, select store-bought baby food that doesn’t hide the natural flavor with lots of sweeter ingredients. For instance, research shows that dark green veggie baby food is often mixed with fruit to sweeten the meal. This ensures your little one won’t actually experiences the veggie’s real taste, which won’t help them choose green leafies down the road.

Whole foods trump juices: Make sure you see more whole food ingredients on the baby food label than juices.
Seek sugar-free: There are natural sugars in lots of foods and those are a-okay. But, added sugars should be avoided. Look for store-bought baby food labeled “no sugar added.” (Pst: A 2019 study in the journal Nutrients found that baby food pouches were more likely to contain added sugars than jarred baby foods.)
Find Stage/Months: Baby food is classified by stage or month and that’s determined by things like the number of ingredients and the texture of the baby food. For instance, Stage 1 baby food is for little ones between 4 and 6 months old. These are single ingredient smooth purees. Stage 2 is for babies 6 to 8 months and are a little chunkier than puree and contain more than one flavor. Stage 3 is for older babies and are even chunkier.

Baby Food Buying Guide Tip #3: Make sense of baby food jargon.

All the acronyms that pepper baby food jars can be real head-scratchers. Here’s help figuring it all out.

USDA certified organic: The USDA certified organic label means that the baby food meets specific standards around growing crops, the use of additives, and pest and weed control. Plus, USDA certified organic baby foods cannot contain artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors. Right now, there’s no research that finds organic baby food to be more nutritious than nonorganic. However, giving your baby organic baby foods will lower their exposure to chemicals and pesticides.

Non-GMO: Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are lab-generated living organisms with altered genetics allowing them to grow faster and under various climate conditions. According to the FDA, GMO foods are carefully studied for safety before they’re sold to the public and there’s no evidence that they negatively affect your health. Know that if a baby food is USDA certified organic, it’s already GMO-free.

BPA-Free: BPA stands for bisphenol-A and it’s a harmful chemical found in plastic packaging that’s especially damaging to infants and children. While the FDA has banned BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups, the chemical is still used in some food and beverage containers.

Baby Food Buying Guide Tip #4: Check the expiration date.

While we often hear about wiggle room when it comes to expiration dates on food, there’s no wiggle room with baby food, according to the USDA. It’s always a good idea to simply throw out old, expired baby food. Check for expiration dates on the baby food in your cupboard and the baby food in the store. Sometimes stores fail to remove expired baby food from the shelves making it possible to purchase it accidentally. (PS: Jars generally keep food fresh longer than pouches.)

Baby Food Buying Guide Tip #5: Consider the jar over the pouch.

More baby food pouches are available than ever before. And, yes, they promote self-feeding and they’re super portable…but relying solely on baby food pouches does your baby a disservice. Slurping purees through a pouch limits your little one’s ability to hone the healthy oral motor development they need to eat efficiently. Spoon-feeding, on the other hand, helps strengthen their mouth muscles. If you’re already stocked up on baby food pouches, consider removing the contents and feeding it to your baby by spoon and saving the squeeze for out-and-about meals alone.

Baby Food Buying Guide Tip #6: Eat store-bought baby food safely.

Okay, so this isn’t about buying baby food, but this advice 100% applies to store-bought baby food: It’s important to avoid feeding your baby straight from the baby food jar. Bacteria from your baby’s saliva can grow inside the baby food jar if you save it for another feeding. To reduce the risk of these unwanted bugs, always pour baby food into a separate baby-safe container before spoon-feeding.

Benefits of Store-Bought Baby Food

There are lots of benefits to making your own baby food, but there are also plenty of perks of going the store-bought route, like…

Store-bought baby food is convenient. Though more costly than homemade baby food, ready-made baby food can save loads of time. (No steaming, chopping, or blending needed.) Plus, store-bought baby food is so easy to pack in a diaper bag before a doctor’s visit, a family road trip, a trip to the park…anything!

Store-bought baby food has the right consistency. With store-bought baby food, there’s no second-guessing your blending and pureeing skills, wondering if the sweet potatoes are smooth enough for your bub. Store-bought baby food will always be the right consistency, no matter what stage you’re buying.

As with making your own baby food and breastfeeding—none of it needs to be all or nothing! You can choose one or the other—or you can do a combination of both. No matter what you choose, it’s a good bet that your baby will be loved and well-fed, so do what works best for your baby and your family—guilt-free!

About Gabrielle McPherson

Gabrielle McPherson, MS, RDN, LDN is registered dietitian in Missouri who specializes in community and pediatric nutrition. Gaby is passionate about encouraging families to eat well in simple, practical ways that are realistic...and delicious! When not working, Gaby loves cooking, baking, and making messes and memories with her sous-chef/preschooler Charlotte.

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After months of breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, it can be surprising to realize that your still-tiny baby is actually ready for “real” food. This exciting (albeit messy!) transition may be a little bittersweet and can feel overwhelming, especially considering the numerous baby food options available in 2022.

We’ve rounded up some of this year’s best baby foods to help you get started on the right foot — er, spoon.

Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend exclusively breastfeeding babies for the first 6 months of life. Formula-fed infants are ready to start solid foods when they start showing signs that they’re ready.

In some cases, you may start solids around 4 or 5 months, but it’s best to discuss this with your pediatrician. If your doctor doesn’t have a different recommendation, most babies are ready to start soft or pureed foods by the time they’re about 6 months old.

If you’re picking commercially prepared baby food (versus making your own), it’s wise to start with simple, one-ingredient baby food. Most commercial baby food is labeled stage 1, 2, or 3 based on the texture and number of ingredients.

For instance, stage 1 baby food has the smoothest texture and typically has one ingredient, such as pureed pears. So, for your 4- to 6-month-old, you’ll want to start with stage 1 baby food.

Starting with one food at a time helps you monitor for any adverse reactions or food allergies. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology recommends monitoring each food for 3 to 5 days.

There isn’t really a perfect first food — the choice is yours! Some good foods to start: infant cereal (preferably oat or whole grain), meat purees such as chicken or turkey, or single-ingredient purees of fruits or veggies.

If you’re debating whether to start with fruits or veggies first, the AAP suggests that an infant’s preferences for sweets won’t budge even if veggies are introduced first. Mashed peas just don’t taste as good once you’ve had applesauce.

We chatted with pediatricians, read the research, polled real-life parents, read reviews, and used our own babies as taste testers (although we can’t say their opinions on nutritional value are very authoritative) to bring you some of the top baby food brands available. In addition:

We looked for foods that are certified USDA organic and have non-GMO verified ingredients.
We focused on baby food that’s free of added sugar (but have called out one or two products that contain it).
The baby foods on our list are free of harmful preservatives.
We called out the brands that market their products as gluten-free and allergen-free.

All products are also vetted by our medical standards team, which evaluates brand integrity and product safety.

Reducing Exposure to Toxic Elements in Baby Foods

Three brands in this article — Gerber, Beech-Nut, and Happy Baby — were mentioned in a February 2021 Congressional Report for products containing significantly high levels of toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury. The FDA has since launched the Closer to Zero: Action Plan for Baby Foods to address exposure to toxic elements from eating baby foods.

Best overall baby food: Beech-Nut Naturals Stage 1
Best organic baby food pouches: Plum Organics Stage 1
Best budget-friendly baby food: Gerber Organic 1st Foods
Best baby food for constipation: Gerber Natural 1st Foods (Pear)
Best organic jarred baby food: Happy Baby Organics Clearly Crafted Stage 1
Best personalized subscription service: Cerebelly
Best fresh baby food: Once Upon a Farm Cold-Pressed Organic Baby Food
Best first baby cereal: Gerber Organic 1st Foods Single Grain Cereal
Best, most interesting baby food blends: Little Spoon Complex Solids
Best all-around clean baby food: Baby Gourmet

Best overall baby food

Beech-Nut Naturals Stage 1

This affordable baby food is an all-around fan favorite. Beech-Nut baby foods come in recyclable glass jars and are available in both natural and organic varieties. Blends are available in every stage, from single-ingredient foods for brand-new eaters (like butternut squash and plum) to multi-food blends with chunkier textures for older babies.

The ingredients in Beech-Nut baby foods are simple, with no artificial additives. Plus, these little glass jars are available at most grocery stores, so they’re easy to find. However, while it’s great for recycling purposes, glass can be dangerous — always supervise your little one around glass.

Beech-Nut Naturals are free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) but not certified organic (unless you shop their organics line). They contain no added sugar.

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Best organic baby food pouches

Plum Organics Stage 1

If sustainability, organic foods, and non-GMO ingredients are important to you, Plum Organics has a great line of baby food options to try.

Their BPA-free pouches are super convenient and available in a variety of fruits, veggies, and grains for each stage of eating. These foods have no added salts or sugars, so they’re nutritious and simple for baby’s maturing digestive system. They’re also widely available and can be purchased in bulk for greater savings.

And while feeding experts definitely discourage using pouches exclusively, there’s no denying that pouches are very convenient for occasional on-the-go feedings. To make sure your baby is still progressing in their journey through solid foods, try squeezing the pouch contents into a spoon. And be sure to watch out for the small plastic caps, as they’re a choking hazard.

Plum Organics is certified organic and non-GMO, and their baby food doesn’t contain added sugar.

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Best budget-friendly baby food

Gerber Organic 1st Foods

Gerber is the classic baby food brand, and they’ve made changes over the last few years to make their food more health-conscious (e. g., starting an organic line). Yet they have maintained their status as one of the most affordable prepared baby food brands on the market.

They offer benefits like glass jars, organic ingredients, and a wide variety of food choices at a lower cost than some other brands on our list.

Gerber Organic is USDA organic, non-GMO, and free of added sugar.

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Best baby food for constipation

Gerber Natural 1st Foods (Pear)

Sometimes babies get a little constipated when they’re beginning their solid food journey, especially if they’re eating a lot of dairy or iron-fortified cereal. In addition to continuing breast milk, some foods may help relieve your little one’s digestive discomfort, including all the “P” fruits.

So prunes, pears, plums, and peaches are some options to help keep tiny bowels on the move. You can find great fruit purees in any brand on our list, but one of the more cost-effective is the Gerber brand. The good news is that many babies love fruit, so it shouldn’t be too hard to get your little one to down some prunes or pears.

This product is made with non-GMO ingredients and pears grown with Clean Field Farming practices. It doesn’t contain added sugars.

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Best organic jarred baby food

Happy Baby Organics Clearly Crafted Stage 1

Another great organic baby food option, the Happy Baby company offers their organic baby food jars at most stores — although not quite as widely as Beech-Nut and Plum Organics.

Happy Baby jars offer a wide variety of foods, from kale and mango to spinach and peaches and chia seeds. You can start with their single-ingredient jars (this is important for ruling out allergies, as well as to help baby learn to like spinach even when it’s not disguised by pears). Then, you can move on to their fruit and veggie blends as your little one grows.

High quality ingredients, creative flavors, and no artificial ingredients all make Happy Baby a solid (no pun intended) choice.

Happy Baby is USDA organic and doesn’t contain added sugars.

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Best personalized subscription service

Cerebelly

Cerebelly allows you to personalize your subscription of baby food pouches based on your child’s age, leaning on science to determine what foods will benefit them at their stage of development.

You’ll take a quiz that asks about the current development and language cues your baby is showing (responding to their name, grasping toys, using noises to show emotion, etc.). It also asks about motor, social, and visual skills.

The results will clue you in on key nutrients that may benefit your little one and customize your baby food pouches based on this.

To boot, the brand has earned the Clean Label Project Purity Award (which evaluates products for toxins and contaminants), is certified USDA organic, and contains no added sugars.

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Best fresh baby food

Once Upon a Farm Cold-Pressed Organic Baby Food

These organic, cold-pressed baby food pouches and cups are found in the refrigerated section at your grocery store (and yes, they have to be refrigerated at home). The company also has a subscription delivery option to make baby food even more convenient for your busy schedule.

Creative names like Wild Rumpus Avocado and Magic Velvet Mango will have you smiling, and the variety of flavors will (hopefully!) appeal to your little one. Once Upon a Farm offers a variety of food stages, so you can start with their purees and move on up to their finger and toddler foods as your baby grows.

Once Upon a Farm is certified organic and non-GMO. Their products contain no added sugars and are Clean Label Project certified.

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Best first baby cereal

Gerber Organic 1st Foods Single Grain Cereal

This simple cereal is a great first food for baby. You can mix this one-ingredient whole grain cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to provide your little one with some crucial nutrients (such as iron) and experience with spoons and textures.

The AAP recommends oatmeal or multigrain cereals over rice cereals, as they have a lower risk of exposure to chemicals such as arsenic (which is sometimes a concern with rice products).

As your baby gets used to other foods, you can also mix this cereal with fruit or yogurt to provide a heartier meal.

Gerber Organic is certified USDA organic and non-GMO, but this product does contain some added sugars.

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Best, most interesting baby food blends

Little Spoon Complex Solids

Once your baby is ready for more advanced blends, Little Spoon has a unique line of complex blends that contain multiple purees as well as other seeds and grains for texture.

For example, one blend contains quinoa, butternut squash, and apple. Another contains kale, white bean, pear, basil, quinoa, and avocado oil.

Little Spoon purees use certified organic and non-GMO ingredients. They’re free of added sugar.

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Best all-around clean baby food

Baby Gourmet

Baby Gourmet is another Clean Label Project Purity Award winner, which means they go above and beyond to ensure their baby food is free of harmful toxins that naturally occur in the environment.

This Canadian company is also set to donate 1 million meals to vulnerable populations by 2025. It’s founded and run by moms, which can be reassuring.

Baby Gourmet is certified organic and non-GMO by both U.S. and Canadian standards. All packaging is BPA-free. Products contain no added sugar.

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As a general guideline, it’s a good idea to start with iron-fortified baby cereals or pureed meats if your infant is breastfed. Breastfed babies are more likely to need extra iron than formula-fed babies.

It’s also advisable to start with simple, single-ingredient purees of meat, vegetables, and fruits.

Choosing brands that are certified organic, use BPA-free materials, and are conscious of using whole food ingredients (e.g., they don’t add “extras” like salt, sugar, or corn syrup) helps ensure a healthy start for your little one.

According to the AAP, you shouldn’t give babies under age 1 cow’s milk, honey, unpasteurized dairy, or undercooked meat, as these can be an infection risk for a baby’s developing immune system.

You’ll also want to avoid foods that are hard or sharp or present a choking risk (for instance, chips, nuts, popcorn, raisins, raw apples, raw carrots, whole grapes, hot dogs). For a more comprehensive guide to which foods to give and what to avoid, check out our article on infant nutrition and starting solids.

While experts used to advise waiting to introduce highly allergenic foods (such as dairy, wheat, nuts, and eggs) until after the first year, the experts now say that delayed introduction of these foods may increase a child’s risk of food allergies. So, with the guidance of your pediatrician, go ahead and introduce those foods within the first year.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you notice swelling of the tongue and mouth, wheezing, or trouble breathing after your child eats certain foods

Some babies are raring to go when it comes to trying food, while others may take a little more convincing. Either way, definitely get your camera on video mode, as there are bound to be some hilarious faces and some impressive food spillage along the way.

Here are some pro tips to help make the process as smooth as possible:

Wait until your baby shows signs of readiness for solid food.
Keep trying. It can take 5 to 10 exposures for a baby to accept a new food.
Make it fun and silly.
Cook and eat as a family as much as possible.
Let your baby play with the spoon and even the food! While incredibly messy, this helps them get comfortable with the textures, smells, and tastes of new foods.
Talk with your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns. They’re a great resource and want to help you grow a happy, healthy baby.

What’s the best baby food for growth and weight gain?

If your baby is under 6 months and breastfeeding, it’s recommended that you stick to that exclusively for 6 months. When you’re ready to introduce solids after 6 months, it should be in addition to breastfeeding and formula, not as a replacement.

If your baby is formula-fed, they may begin eating solids sooner than 6 months. While no one specific food is recommended, a variety of foods and colors is best, including meats, vegetables, and fruits. One of the key foods that can help with growth and weight gain is avocados (high in healthy fats and fiber but low in sugar).

Always discuss your baby’s dietary changes with your pediatrician and attend regular checkups to monitor growth.

What’s the easiest food for babies to digest?

Just like adults, babies do best with regular bowel movements. If they’re having a hard time with this, oatmeal is one food known to be easy to digest and promote regularity, as it contains higher amounts of dietary fiber.

It may also help to focus on quantity. Try feeding your baby smaller meals more often, rather than fewer larger meals. This may be easier on their system and allow them to digest foods more easily.

What’s the best baby food to start with?

Mashed banana and avocado are some of the most popular solids to start with. Soft, ground oatmeal is also great. When it comes to fruit and vegetable purees, focus on variety, but don’t overdo it with those that are naturally high in sugar (such as berry purees).

Most importantly, at 6 months old, all foods should still be pureed and cooked. Once your baby is 9 months old and older, you can start to introduce vegetables cut into pieces. The only other no-no is honey, which they shouldn’t have until they’re over a year old.

It can feel like a lot of pressure to choose the best nutrition for your child, especially when trying to capitalize on the years before they start demanding chicken nuggets and ice cream. But there are a lot of great, healthy options available in 2022.

Whether you choose to make your own baby food, buy jars or pouches, or use a baby food subscription service, there are a number of resources to help you feed your baby.

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6.6. When processing personal data, the accuracy of personal data, their sufficiency, and, if necessary, their relevance in relation to to the purposes of processing personal data. The operator accepts the necessary measures and / or ensures their adoption to remove or clarify incomplete or inaccurate data.

6.7. The storage of personal data is carried out in a form that allows determine the subject of personal data, no longer than the purposes require processing of personal data, if the period of storage of personal data is not established by federal law, an agreement to which, a party, the beneficiary or guarantor for which the subject is personal data. The processed personal data is destroyed or depersonalized upon achievement of the purposes of processing or in case of loss the need to achieve these goals, unless otherwise provided federal law.

7 Purposes of personal data processing

7.1. The purpose of processing the User's personal data: – informing the User by sending e-mails; – conclusion, execution and termination of civil law contracts; – providing the User with access to services, information and/or materials contained on the website https://food4baby.ru.

7.2. The Operator also has the right to send notifications to the User about new products and services, special offers and various events. The user can always refuse to receive information messages by sending an email to the Operator [email protected] with the note "Refusal of notifications about new products and services and special offers.

7.3. Non-personal data of Users collected using the services Internet statistics are used to collect information about the actions of Users on the site, improving the quality of the site and its content.

8 Legal grounds for the processing of personal data

8.1. Legal grounds for the processing of personal data by the Operator are: – agreements concluded between the operator and the subject of personal data; – federal laws, other regulatory legal acts in the field of protection personal data; – consent of Users to the processing of their personal data, to the processing personal data permitted for distribution.

8.2. The Operator processes the User's personal data only if their completion and / or sending by the User independently through special forms located on the site https://food4baby. ru or sent to Operator via email. Filling out the relevant forms and / or by sending their personal data to the Operator, the User expresses your agreement to this Policy.

8.3. The Operator processes anonymized data about the User in the event that if it is allowed in the User's browser settings (enabled saving cookies and the use of JavaScript technology).

8.4. The subject of personal data independently decides on providing his personal data and gives consent freely, of his own free will and in your interest.

9 Personal data processing conditions

9.1. The processing of personal data is carried out with the consent of the subject personal data for the processing of his personal data.

9.2. The processing of personal data is necessary to achieve the goals, provided for by an international treaty of the Russian Federation or law, for the implementation of the legislation of the Russian Federation Federation on the operator's functions, powers and responsibilities.

9.3. The processing of personal data is necessary for the implementation justice, execution of a judicial act, act of another body or official persons subject to execution in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation of Enforcement Proceedings.

9.4. The processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of the contract, the party of which or the beneficiary or guarantor for which is the subject of personal data, as well as to conclude an agreement on initiative of the subject of personal data or an agreement under which the subject personal data will be the beneficiary or guarantor.

9.5. The processing of personal data is necessary for the exercise of rights and legitimate interests of the operator or third parties, or to achieve publicly significant purposes, provided that this does not violate the rights and freedom of the subject of personal data.

9.6. The processing of personal data is carried out, access to unlimited the circle of persons to whom it is provided by the subject of personal data or by his request (hereinafter referred to as publicly available personal data).

9.7. The processing of personal data subject to publication or mandatory disclosure under federal by law.

10 Collection, storage, transfer and other types of processing personal data Security of personal data processed by the Operator, is ensured through the implementation of legal, organizational and technical measures necessary to fully comply with the requirements of the current legislation in the field of personal data protection.

10.1. The operator ensures the safety of personal data and accepts all possible measures to exclude access to personal data unauthorized persons.

10.2. The User's personal data will never, under any circumstances, be will be transferred to third parties, except in cases related to execution of the current legislation or in the event that the subject personal data, consent was given to the Operator to transfer data to a third person to fulfill obligations under a civil law contract.

10.3. In case of detection of inaccuracies in personal data, the User can update them independently by sending to the Operator notification to the Operator's email address food4babyru@yandex. ru with marked "Updating personal data".

10.4. The term for processing personal data is determined by the achievement of the goals, for which personal data was collected, unless a different period stipulated by the contract or applicable law. The user can revoke his consent to processing at any time personal data by sending a notification to the Operator via email to the Operator's email address [email protected] with marked "Withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data".

10.5. All information collected by third party services, including payment systems, means of communication and other service providers, stored and processed by the specified persons (Operators) in accordance with their User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Subject personal data and / or the User is obliged to independently in a timely manner review the said documents. The operator is not responsible for actions of third parties, including the suppliers specified in this paragraph services.

10.6. Prohibitions on transfer established by the subject of personal data (other than granting access), as well as the processing or processing conditions (other than obtaining access) personal data authorized for distribution, do not apply in cases of processing of personal data in state, public and other public interests determined the legislation of the Russian Federation.

10.7. When processing personal data, the operator ensures confidentiality of personal data.

10.8. The operator stores personal data in the form, allowing to identify the subject of personal data, no longer than this require the purpose of processing personal data, if the period of storage of personal data is not established by federal law, an agreement, a party to which, the beneficiary or guarantor for which the subject is personal data.

10.9. The condition for terminating the processing of personal data may be achievement of the purposes of personal data processing, expiration consent of the subject of personal data or withdrawal of consent by the subject personal data, as well as the detection of unlawful processing personal data.

11 List of actions performed by the Operator with received personal data

11.1. The operator collects, records, systematizes, accumulates, storage, refinement (update, change), retrieval, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access), depersonalization, blocking, deletion and destruction of personal data.

11.2. The operator carries out automated processing of personal data with the receipt and / or transmission of the received information via information and telecommunication networks or without it.

12 Cross-border transfer of personal data

12.1. The operator prior to the start of the cross-border transfer of personal data is obliged to make sure that a foreign state, on the territory which it is intended to transfer personal data, reliable protection of the rights of personal data subjects is ensured.

12.2. Cross-border transfer of personal data in the territory of foreign States that do not meet the above requirements may be only if there is consent in writing from the subject of personal data on the cross-border transfer of his personal data and / or execution contract to which the subject of personal data is a party.

13 Confidentiality of personal data

The operator and other persons who have access to personal data are obliged not to disclose to third parties and not distribute personal data without consent of the subject of personal data, unless otherwise provided federal law.

14 Final provisions

14.1. The user can get any clarifications on questions regarding the processing of his personal data, by contacting Operator via e-mail [email protected].

14.2. This document will reflect any changes to the processing policy personal data by the Operator. The policy is valid indefinitely until it is replaced new version.

14.3. The current version of the Policy is freely available online Internet at https://food4baby.ru.

we need to develop our own production of baby food -

Ready-made baby food is always in demand among parents. The purchase of milk formulas in some cases can become a necessity for newly-made parents. Complementary foods (mashed vegetables, fruits, meat, cereals, dairy products) begin to be introduced from 4-6 months of age. And here moms have a choice - cook it yourself or buy it. Many now choose the second option to save time. True, a few years ago there was a scandal associated with poor-quality baby food. But, fortunately, there has been nothing like this for a long time, and imported products of this category are carefully controlled. In general, the highest requirements are imposed on the production of baby food, and they are made in compliance with strict norms and rules - from high-quality raw materials, without preservatives, etc. But it is not cheap, and recently the prices for this product have increased even more. The State Service for Antimonopoly Supervision and Control of the Consumer Market under the Ministry of Economy said the matter would be investigated. Over the past month and a half, the cost of these products has almost doubled. Both parents and sellers talk about it.

Chairman of the Union of Free Consumers of Azerbaijan Eyub Huseynov recalled that Azerbaijan has a law "On the nutrition of infants and young children. " According to him, we need to develop our own production of this type of product, while now there are solid imports on the shelves of shops and pharmacies.

“This is a very subtle point that should be given due attention. Baby food comes to our country from many countries, including Russia, which is now in a state of military conflict with Ukraine. Of course, the events taking place in neighboring countries already influence and will continue to influence pricing. We can predict further price increases,” says the head of the SSP.

Chairman of the Center for Sustainable Development Research Nariman Agaev stressed that there are more than 200 dairy kitchens in Moscow.

Note that the dairy kitchen is a special point of distribution of products for children, pregnant and lactating women. Such products are issued at clinics and hospitals. Despite the name, the list of products includes not only dairy products, but also purees, juices, cereals. A similar practice existed in the USSR. Such food assistance is especially relevant for low-income families with children under the age of three, but, unfortunately, there is nothing like this in our country.

As for the production of baby food in Azerbaijan, it is not so difficult to organize it if desired. Local raw materials are available, logistics costs should be low. If there are several players in this segment, competition will begin between them. This should contribute to improving the quality and setting reasonable prices.

According to Agayev, imported baby food, of course, will continue to rise in price. And we need to develop our production so as not to depend on imports.

According to the expert, the best standards are Soviet ones, and one should be guided by them. But it is also necessary to study international experience in this matter.

“The cleanliness of the premises, the requirements for employees, the quality of raw materials (it must be environmentally friendly) - all this must be at a high level in the production of baby food.