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Best Baby Food Ranking: Gerber, Nestle, Theme, FrutoNanny

Author: Veronika Odoevskaya

With the birth of a child, every parent asks himself what to feed his dear child. This topic becomes especially relevant if the mother of the child, for one reason or another, is not able to feed the baby naturally. Then adapted milk formulas come to the rescue. But not only they are popular: purees, cereals, juices, dairy products for children - all this is in demand by the buyer today. Baby food simplifies the life of mom and dad, saturates the child with useful elements and protects from the negative effects of harmful foods, but what is the best baby food to choose? That is what we will talk about today.

Despite the fact that while writing this article we analyzed and dismantled the products of many manufacturers, I would especially like to mention the baby food brands Semper, Nestle, Gerber, and Nanny. The products of these companies differ in composition, cooking technology, and also boasts positive reviews among buyers. The Heinz brand products, which can please your child with useful substances, and you at a pleasant price, recede a little.

Rating TOP-9 of the best manufacturers of baby food

1.

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The best product in the line-Biolant

per 100 g of product: 3-3.2 g Fat , 2.9 g Belts , 4.7-10.2 g carbohydrates , 61-79 kcal kcal | It is possible from 8 months

Domestic manufacturer Theme has long been known among mothers. A wide variety of children's products are produced under the brand: cereals, mashed potatoes, canned meat and vegetables, mixtures, milk. Today we will get acquainted with the quality of Tema brand products using the example of the best product in the line - Biolacta, which is produced with different flavors and without sugar.

  • The fermented milk product Biolact is based on a normalized ferment from thermophilic lactic streptococci and lactic acidophilus bacilli.
  • Has a pleasant, moderate taste, does not cause an allergic reaction.
  • The only disadvantage that buyers pointed out is a long shelf life, which means that the composition includes not only natural products, but also special substances that extend the shelf life.

Pros and cons

  • Proven manufacturer.
  • Several pleasant flavors, such as apple and prunes.
  • Does not cause allergic reactions.
  • Good formulations.
  • The product has a long shelf life, which means it is not completely natural.

2. FrutoNyanya

The best product is Apple juice

Per 100 g of product: 11.2 g carbohydrates , 44.8 kcal , 44.8 kcal

mg9020 | Possible from 4 months

FrutoNyanya, like many other brands of baby food, produces a variety of products for babies: purees, juices, cereals, soups, dairy products, fermented milk products. The brand specializes in vegetable and fruit products, although there are also meat products. The best of the whole range can be called apple juice.

  • Inexpensive, natural, tasty juice that can be used with complementary foods.
  • Sugar-free, apple juice concentrate and non-allergenic.
  • Customers have reported that it may cause problems in the presence of diabetes, which is rare in children.

Pros and cons

  • Natural composition.
  • Pleasant apple flavor.
  • No harmful additives, does not cause allergies.
  • May cause problems for children with diabetes.

3. Gerber

Best Product – Vegetable Puree Cauliflower

Per 100 g of product: 0.4 g fat , 1.5 g protein , 11.2 g carbohydrates , 18 kcal , 110 mg potassium | Possible from 4 months

Gerber specializes in the production of baby purees, both vegetable and meat, however, there are also juices and dairy desserts. The company adheres to the recommendations of the World Health Organization that in the first 6 months of life it is better to feed a child only with breast or appropriate milk mixtures, but the use of vegetable puree is permissible from 4 months of age.

  • This puree, like many others from Gerber, is considered one of the best on the market, buyers note the natural composition and pleasant taste.
  • Contains cauliflower puree and water in a ratio of 84% and 16%.
  • Parents are also pleased with the rational shelf life, the absence of allergic reactions, rashes in babies.
  • The only negative may be the high price of the product.

Pros and cons

  • Natural composition and taste.
  • Does not cause an allergic reaction.
  • Enriches the child's body with potassium.
  • The ratio of volume and price.

4. Agusha

The best product - CD they are children's (classic)

per 100 g of product: 4.5 g fat , 8.5 g proteins , 3.5 g carbohydrates , 89 kcal | Available from 6 months old. These products can be considered good representatives of the middle price category.

  • The product has a pleasant taste and natural composition.
  • Consists of normalized milk and sourdough, contains calcium.
  • However, consumers complain about the unusual color of the cottage cheese, too long shelf life and different consistency of the product from package to package.

Pros and cons

  • Good composition and pure curd taste.
  • Reasonable price.
  • Shelf life.
  • Color and texture.

5. Semper

Best product - buckwheat sin -bearing

per 100 g of product: 0.6 g fat , 2.6 g proteins , 14.8 g carbohydrates , 76 kcal | It is possible from 4 months

Semper baby cereals and milk formulas are famous for their naturalness, natural, simple composition. This porridge contains only buckwheat flour, and it can be introduced into the baby's diet from 4 months, but it is better to consult a doctor first.

  • Porridge is completely natural in its composition, based on proteins and carbohydrates, has a shelf life of only 1 month.
  • Also, buyers note a pleasant taste and good interaction with water.
  • Of the minuses, only a fairly high price can be distinguished.

Pros and cons

  • Natural composition, rich in useful elements.
  • Pleasant taste of buckwheat.
  • No milk needed, can be brewed in water.
  • Some parents say that porridge is too expensive.

6. Babushkino Lukoshko

The best product - chicken meatballs in broth

Per 100 g of product: 5 g fat , 11 g protein

kcal 0 | It is possible from 8 months

Babushkino Lukoshko specializes in the production of children's meat and vegetable food. This is an excellent option for meat complementary foods, which can be introduced into the diet from 8 months. The best product of the entire assortment was small chicken meatballs.

  • Customers note the good taste of the product, the composition is based on natural ingredients.
  • Meatballs are made with chicken, rice flour, water, salt and skim milk.
  • Consumers report the presence of salt in the meatballs, which can cause a negative reaction in the child, and some say that the meat in the product is too dry for the child.
  • The meatballs themselves are loose in texture.

Pros and cons

  • There is nothing superfluous in the composition, only natural ingredients.
  • Pleasant meat taste.
  • The meat is too dry even though it is in broth.
  • Contains salt.

7. Heinz

The best product - rice porridge with milk

per 100 g of product: 1.7 g fat , 2 g proteins , 10 g carbohydrates , 64 kcal | It is possible from 4 months

The main strength of the Heinz brand is cereal porridge, one can say that the company specializes in this type of baby food. Heinz cereals have many benefits, they are healthy and suitable for most children. A good rice porridge that can be introduced into the diet from 4 months.

  • Natural composition, rational shelf life, many useful components, well bred.
  • Does not cause allergies in children, suitable for complementary foods.
  • Of the minuses, one can note the taste, some call it not the most pleasant, as well as the obvious smell of powdered milk.

Pros and cons

  • Composition rich in useful components.
  • Good shelf life.
  • Some people don't like the taste.
  • The smell of powdered milk is too pronounced.

8. Nestle

Best product - Nan® 3 Optipro®

per 100 g of product: 2.93 g fat , 2 g proteins , 8.1 g carbohydrates , 67 kcal | Available from 12 months

Time-honored Nestle produces highly valued dairy products for babies and beyond. For example, NAN® 3 OPTIPRO® is designed for children over one year old. This is a good, balanced milk formula that is easy to prepare.

  • Buyers note the natural composition, beneficial bacteria, pleasant taste and smell, and the absence of harmful additives.
  • Formulated with probiotics, vitamins, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
  • The balanced composition promotes the best growth of the child.
  • Does not cause allergies, suitable for different children, but only over 12 months old.

Pros and cons

  • Balanced composition with vitamins and other useful substances.
  • Good taste and pleasant smell.
  • May cause constipation.

9. Bibikol

Best product - Nanny Classic

per 100 g of product: 3.5 g fat , 1.5 g Belts , 7.5 g carbohydrates , 65 kcal | Possible from birth

Bibikol infant formula is often recommended by pediatricians for feeding newborns. Of course, according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, it is better to breastfeed a child for up to six months, but not all mothers can do this. So Bibikol mixtures are perfect as a replacement.

  • The composition of the product is completely natural and simple, which is what a small child needs. The mixture is made on the basis of goat's milk.
  • The mixture mixes well, has a pleasant taste and smell.
  • Does not cause an allergic reaction, intended for children from the first days of life.
  • Helps nourish the young body with useful elements.

Pros and Cons

  • Easy to make, mixes well.
  • Balanced composition with minerals and vitamins, as well as Omega-3 and Omega-6.
  • An alternative to cow's milk.
  • High price.
  • Causes constipation.
  • Contraindicated in children allergic to casein.

What kind of baby food is available?

Infant milk formulas:

Mixtures are most often made from goat's or cow's milk, artificially enriched with useful substances, vitamins, they provide an approximation in composition to human milk. There are also organic milk formulas made from pure cow or goat milk.

Formula is fed to a baby who is not yet able to eat coarser food, if the mother cannot breastfeed herself.

Mixtures are divided into adapted, partially adapted, non-adapted, sour-milk and dairy-free. Milk mixtures are of dry and liquid type. Also, a group of specialized mixtures for medical purposes, which are consumed by infants with certain diseases, is separately distinguished. A good infant formula should include protein, fats, carbohydrates, prebiotics and probiotics, vitamins and minerals, and amino acids. But dyes, sugar, preservatives and starch should be avoided.

But you can't just stir a spoonful of formula into a cup of water and give it to your child. Each baby needs its own portion of a dry product for a certain volume of water. See the Pampers website for formula feeding recommendations.

Baby puree:

This is a type of complementary baby food with a puree structure made from fruits, vegetables, cereals, meat and fish. By consistency, such purees are very liquid, they are produced with the inclusion of natural additives. According to the degree of grinding, homogenized, finely and coarsely ground purees are distinguished. They are intended for the introduction of complementary foods to children from 4 months.

You can find out which complementary foods of this type are best for your child in our rating of vegetable, fruit and meat baby purees.

Cereals:

A type of complementary cereal-based baby food, produced in the form of semi-finished products. Both monograin and mixed cereals are produced. Contain nutritional supplements (vegetable oil, natural fruit or vegetable powder, honey, vanillin, starch, dietary fiber, probiotics, prebiotics). Enriched with vitamins and mineral salts. Recommended for use by children from 5 months.

Juices:

Children's juices are especially popular with children for their fruity taste. Products that are preserved by pressing or rubbing go on sale. They can be with or without pulp. Recommended for use from 4 months.

Fermented milk products:

Children's yoghurts, kefirs, starter cultures, cottage cheese. Available for use from 8 months, with some exceptions for individual intolerance. Able to enrich the child's body with a large number of useful elements, as well as strengthen the young body.

Frequently asked questions about baby food

Why did my child have a strange reaction to baby food (diarrhea, rash)?

Most likely, the child has an allergic reaction to a new product, perhaps it contains elements that are not suitable for the baby's body. It's best to see a doctor.

If this incident has caused you to distrust ready-made baby food, you can cook your own baby food. For example, the Philips AVENT website has several recipes for baby food, including fruit or vegetable purees.

What is the food allergy risk group in children?

These are children who have a hereditary predisposition to food allergies. They may have individual intolerance to certain components, so the food for such children is chosen more carefully.

How to help a baby with constipation while breastfeeding?

Self-medication in this situation can be dangerous. Therefore, a mother with a child should consult a doctor. Before this is done, you can take heat baths with your baby, and also take care to eliminate fatty dairy products, tea, cocoa, coffee, nuts, white bread and pastries, fatty meats and fish from your diet. It is important to remember that the baby gets enough water.

How much formula does a child need according to age?

When formula-fed newborns, 6 or 7 feedings are recommended. After the introduction of the first complementary foods, the child can be transferred to 5 meals a day. Regarding the amount of the mixture, on each package, manufacturers indicate a calculation table that helps to independently calculate the nutritional rate. Some milk formulas are sold with a measuring spoon for easy measurement of the amount of dry product.

Where to start complementary foods?

Pediatricians recommend starting complementary foods with vegetable purees, and if the child is thin, then you can start with cereals.

What is maltodextrin in baby food?

Carbon compound, a food additive that is used to improve the texture and taste of products, as well as to stabilize the emulsion, increase nutritional value.

Conclusion

Today we talked a lot about baby food, and one thing is certain. Choose products for your child carefully, taking into account his personal needs and characteristics of the body, your expectations and financial possibilities, with the current diversity of the market, this is not difficult. We hope that our article will be a useful help for you in this difficult, but very important matter. So you can share your opinion about baby food by writing a comment under the article.

Veronika Odoevskaya

My name is Veronika and I am an editor. I help the team with the publication of articles, but sometimes I write them myself, because I also want to share my experience and knowledge! I have a degree in psychology, but I am not limited to this knowledge, because I am also a mother.

rating of the top 10 Russian and foreign brands with reviews according to the KP version

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 baby food manufacturers. 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.ru

Agusha 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).

There are mixtures in the product line; a wide range of.

High price for some items.

2. FrutoNyanya

FrutoNyanya. Photo: yandex.market.ru

FrutoNyanya 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 Russian quality, such as 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
Producer Progress
Assortment purees, drinks, soups, snacks, cereals, snacks, water
Recommended age from 0 months
Year founded 2000
Pros and cons
There are hypoallergenic products.

May contain allergenic ingredients (eg sugar).

3. "Grandmother's Lukoshko"

"Grandmother's Lukoshko". Photo: yandex.market. ru

The 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.

Main characteristics
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Manufacturer "SIVMA"
Assortment puree, Fricky, Drinks, drinks, fruit pastilles
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.ru

All 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.

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.ru

The 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 ( Founded 1927

Pros and cons

Hypoallergenic products; natural composition; high quality.

High price in the baby food segment.

2. HiPP

HiPP. Photo: yandex.market.ru

German 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. Country of origin Germany Year 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.ru

Natural 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 presented on the official website can be bought 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.ru

The 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 package), found no drawbacks (12). In addition, some purees contain starch.

Main characteristics
0493
Manufacturer Hero Group
Assortment Dairy mixtures, porridge, drinks
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.ru

American 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.

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 due to 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 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 must 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 Ingredients . 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. The composition 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 manufacturing 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.

Sources

  1. Once again about baby food. Ladodo K. S. 2003.
  2. Roskachestvo rating. Children's cottage cheese "Agusha". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/tvorog-detskiy-fruktovyy-agusha-multifruktovyy-s-massovoy-doley-zhira-3-9/
  3. Roskachestvo rating. Children's kefir "Agusha". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/kefir-agusha-s-massovoy-doley-zhira-3-2-dlya-pitaniya-detey-starshe-8-mesyatsev/
  4. Roskachestvo rating. Biocurd "FrutoNyanya". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/biotvorog-frutonyanya-yabloko-obogashchennyy-vitaminom-d3-s-massovoy-doley-zhira-4-2-dlya-pitaniya-d/
  5. Roskachestvo rating. Buckwheat porridge "FrutoNyanya". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/frutonyanya-pervyy-vybor-grechnevaya-kasha/
  6. Roskachestvo rating. Apple puree "Babushkino Lukoshko" URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/pyure-fruktovoe-gomogenizirovannoe-sterilizovannoe-dlya-pitaniya-detey-rannego-vozrasta-s-4-mesyatse/
  7. Roskachestvo rating. Biocurd "Theme". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/biotvorog-tyema-obogashchennyy-bifidobakteriyami-s-grushey-dlya-detskogo-pitaniya-massovaya-dolya-zh/
  8. Roskachestvo rating. Apple juice "Theme". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/sok-yablochnyy-vostanovlennyy-osvetlennyy-dlya-detskogo-pitaniya/
  9. Roskachestvo rating. Buckwheat porridge Gerber. URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/bezmolochnaya-kasha-gerber-grechnevaya/
  10. Roskachestvo rating. Porridge "Three cereals" Fleur Alpine. URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/kasha-fleur-alpine-tri-zlaka-/
  11. Roskachestvo rating. Buckwheat porridge Fleur Alpine. URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/kasha-grechnevaya-gipoallergennaya-fleur-alpine/
  12. Roskachestvo rating. Applesauce Semper. URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/pyure-iz-yablok-fruktovoe-sterilizovannoe-dlya-detskogo-pitaniya-s-4-mesyatsev-semper/
  13. Roskachestvo rating. Buckwheat porridge Heinz. URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/grechnevaya-kashka-heinz-bezmolochnaya-nizkoallergennaya/
  14. Baby food safety.

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