Olvarit baby food review
Heavy metals in baby food? What parents should know and do
If there is anything you can trust to be safe, it should be baby food, right?
Well… maybe not.
A report from the US House Committee on Oversight and Reform says that commercial baby foods are tainted with dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury.
Which baby food companies are involved?
The report was based on information from just four companies that make baby food: Nurture, Beech-Nut, Hain, and Gerber. Arsenic, lead, and cadmium were found in baby foods from all of the companies; mercury was found in the food from the only company that tested for it (Nurture).
Of note, three other companies (Walmart, Sprout, and Campbell’s Soup) were asked to provide the same information about their baby food products, and did not.
And that is part of the problem: this is just one report, with limited information. It’s hard to know exactly what it means about commercial baby foods in general, but it’s a report that we need to take seriously, because all four of these heavy metals can affect the developing brain. And when you harm the brain as it develops, the damage can be permanent.
Do organic baby foods contain heavy metals?
It’s important to note that organic baby foods aren’t necessarily better, in no small part because many of them contain brown rice. Many rice plants naturally contain arsenic, and brown rice has more than white rice. Over the past few years we have come to understand the problem of arsenic in rice, and both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the FDA recommend limiting rice intake for babies.
What steps can parents take to be sure baby foods are safe and healthy?
The FDA is working on doing better monitoring and regulation of heavy metals in commercial baby foods. In the meantime, it’s nearly impossible to know which are completely safe and which aren’t. Babies don’t need solid foods until 6 months of age. At that time it’s perfectly fine to give them soft table foods instead of baby foods. You can also make your own baby food, using steamed or naturally soft foods and a blender. (Storage tip: you can pour a homemade puree into an ice cube tray and freeze it, and then just grab the cubes you need each time.)
The American Academy of Pediatrics has suggestions for families to help decrease their children’s exposure to heavy metals in their food and drink:
- Give your child a wide variety of different foods (the more natural colors, the better).
- Vary the grains. As mentioned above, it’s best to limit rice and rice products (check labels — rice is in a lot of foods marketed for babies, like “puffs”). Try barley, oats, and other grains. When cooking rice, it’s best to cook it in extra water and drain that water off, and to use white basmati and sushi rice, which have less arsenic.
- Check your water. Old pipes can contain lead, which can leach into drinking water.
- Avoid fruit juices. Not only can they increase the risk of cavities and obesity, but many commercial juices also contain heavy metals.
- Make healthy fish choices. Fish contains nutrients that are very healthy for the developing brain, but some fish can contain unhealthy amounts of mercury. Stay clear of big, predatory, long-living fish like swordfish, shark, or albacore tuna; it’s better to choose fish like cod, light tuna, salmon, or pollock.
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Mom Approved Amara Organic Baby Reviews & Testimonials
Cristie
Best flavor of any baby food
"Honestly, this baby food has the best flavor of any baby foods I've tried so far... and this is my 4th child, so I know baby food! I absolutely LOVE that this is not only organic, but certified Non GMO. I feel that I am giving my baby the best possible start for her ever developing system. Babies' digestive tracks are so sensitive and knowing I'm providing her wholesome food that doesn't contain harmful ingredients that can affect her later in life just helps me sleep better at night."
Nicky
It’s a difference you can smell and taste
"What sets Amara apart from others is that their foods are packed with nutrition. Traditional baby food found in jars and pouches are generally cooked, and processed. Amara’s baby food is different. Their unique dehydration technique doesn’t use high heat. It's a difference you can smell and taste."
Mary
Super convenient
“I love this! Thought I'd try it since it's easy to transport in the diaper bag and I don't have to worry about keeping it cool. It's super convenient and easy to use. Made it in the park with water from my water bottle so all I had to bring was a small bowl and spoon, love that! Definitely recommend for high quality, healthy and convenient feeding. Bonus, my little one LOVED it!!”
Brittany
Found our new line of baby food
"Amara has a long storage life and is lightweight and easy to carry around right inside of your purse or diaper bag. This baby food is absolutely amazing, we have found our new line of baby food. If you looking for something your baby will love and is so healthy for them then look no further, my little man loves this and so will yours!"
Kayla
Very Convenient!
"We LOVED Amara baby food! The packaging is so convenient , easy to throw in your diaper bag for a on the go meal. It smells delicious and my daughter devoured it. Plus it super healthy! We will definitely be purchasing more."
Becca
Such fresh texture!
"We loved Amara! There's definitely truth behind what their intentions are, a fresh texture and look of homemade. I also love that it’s a powder to mix.. I can use half a pack rather than a whole to avoid waste and of course who doesn’t want organic for their littlest ones 👏🏻 Will definitely purchase more, looking forward to trying all the flavors !"
Jessica
I love this! thought I'd try since it's easy. ..
"I love this! Thought I'd try it since it's easy to transport in the diaper bag and I don't have to worry about keeping it cool. It's super convenient and easy to use. Made it in the park with water from my water bottle so all I had to bring was a small bowl and spoon, love that! Definitely recommend for high quality, healthy and convenient feeding. Bonus, my little one LOVED it!!"
Sarah
Simply the best
"This brand is seriously amazing. My daughter loves this more than any other baby food, even my homemade!!"
Kaitlyn
Fresh homemade taste
"Loved the fact that this was so quick and easy PLUS organic and nutritious for my baby! You can also make toddler pancakes with a couple simple ingredients. Quick and fresh with homemade taste!"
Monika
Taste and texture just like homemade
"My son absolutely loved the tropical mango flavor in these packets! I loved how easy this was to make for him, we just had to add water and it was done and so delicious! It really is the closest to fresh you can get. We can’t wait to try out the other flavors next!"
Julia
So in love with this perfectly fit baby food
"Natural color, texture and no additives!!! Nowadays a combination of something like this is sooo hard to find in baby food products. We have tried the Mango flavor and my son absolutely loved it. Amara pockets are so convenient for parents like me who are wanting a homemade meal but always on the go. I love how I can mix it with my breast milk, and it makes me feel safe knowing that my son is getting all the nutrients without the extra junk in it. Looking forward to trying other flavors as we get older."
Alva
Very Good Baby Food
"I really like the texture of this baby food. My son does not like to eat purees so much. But every time that I use this pouch to make smoothies, he loves it!"
Karlie
Best baby food ever
"This baby food is the best brand there is. My baby is 4 months old, and i wanted to make sure to give her the best possible. When using cold water this smells and tastes JUST like a real banana. She LOVED it and ate the whole thing! The company is also so nice, which is also very important to me when i become a lifetime customer."
Keely
"We love this baby food! As a busy mom of 4 I’d love to have the time to prepare fresh baby food for my youngest. This makes it easy! Real food for my girl in’s exonds that’s preservative free! The texture is smooth and you can tell it’s actually a banana unlike traditional jarred food. And best of all my kiddo isbexcited to eat it! Love Amara Baby Food!"
Reese
Great alternative to making your own baby food
"This product is awesome! I made all of my first born’s food by hand in a steam basket and a Ninja blender but this time around I just don’t have the same amount of time. So I started looking for baby food that was real and good. Amara is just that! It’s easy to prepare and I don’t worry that there are preservatives in it to keep it fresh in a bottle. Plus the baby loves it! And that’s always a plus. I highly recommend this product to any mom or dad who wants to make food from scratch but just can’t find the time or the funds for a fancy baby food maker."
Claire
Nutritious and convenient
"My baby LOVED this organic baby food. This takes all of the stress out of homemade purees. They do all of the work for you, all you do is add the liquid of your choice! It takes no time to prepare, and is very nutritious!! I will definitely be ordering more!"
Justine
Baby LOVES this food
"Love, love, love this baby food! For one, its so convenient- just add water or breastmilk. I also love that it's organic and no bs ingredients or preservatives! My son LOVES this stuff. He literally attacks the spoon every time I go to feed him! Haha It smells so good I almost want it for myself. Can't wait to try the other flavors!"
Lynn
Great for feeding while travelling
"I normally make my baby’s food but when I travel with him that’s hard. He loves this and I feel good about serving it to him."
Chris
Amazing
"WOW wow wow! My baby has been gagging at every food I make for him! He LOVED this. He ate almost every bite! He’s 8 months and we have been struggling for a while to get him to eat anything. Not to mention how easy these are. This was a winner in my book! Will be purchasing more!!"
Brandi
Just add breastmilk!
"I have a 9 month old who is exploring food. Love that this product is healthy, contains clean ingredients and is flavorful. I also love that I can simply add breastmilk to this food and my son is getting all sorts of good nutrients."
Faith
A healthy, tasty first step towards solids
"My daughter loved these when she was starting solids! We tried a few different varieties. This and the oats n berries were her favorite! They have some texture and aren’t just bland, thin purées. I love that they have no added ingredients and that they’re in pouches makes them super easy to take with you on the go. I feel a lot better about throwing one of these in my diaper bag and not a glass jar of baby food."
★ Judge.me Reviews
Baby loves it!
I love the convenience of being able to use a little or a lot at at time. I just use as much as I think he will eat and add water to that and put the rest of the dry in a tupperware and use as needed. Its so nice to not waste any, unlike the jars that have to be used within a certain amount of time after opening. He really loves the sweet potato and raspberry one. I honestly haven't tried the other two yet because they have banana and I have a suspicion that he might be allergic to banana.
Son loves it!
My son loves this cereal. I love it because he gets his daily dose of fruits and oats in one meal!
Love the Yogurt Options!
My little one loves Amara melts, and I love that they are a lower-sugar option than other melts. Also appreciate that Amara has some options with real yogurt for dairy exposure, and veggies she'd never normally eat (like beets). My 2 year old loves to eat these on their own, in a trail mix, and we even used as fillers for Easter eggs!
Baby finally interested in food
After trying many different brands I came across this intro pack and gave it a try. My 8 month old loved all the flavors especially the corn and beans
Intro to veggies
My baby boy loves this food! I’ve had no trouble with him not liking any of the veggie flavors. I love knowing the simple ingredients and just how convenient it is to take a pack on the go with us.
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The Dutch baby food manufacturer Numico has announced a recall of a batch of Olvarit baby food from the market. This decision was made in connection with the discovery of glass fragments in the products.
According to the website of the Dutch radio station BNR Nieuwsradio, which refers to the company's official statement, a consignment of vegetable mix with rice with an expiration date of August 3, 2008 is withdrawn from sale.
According to a Nutricia spokesperson, the recall decision concerns 125,000 Olvarit baby food jars, 80,000 of which were sold in the Netherlands and the remainder in Belgium.
It should be noted that Numico has already been at the center of a scandal this year. At the end of November, Italian authorities withdrew Milupa infant formula, produced by a Dutch company, from sale. It turned out that during its manufacture, printing ink got inside the package.
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According to Numico, about 100,000 liters were seized in total. The company has also stopped using the ink that got into the product.
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Another bad story related to Numico happened in 2002. Then 139 thousand jars of food were withdrawn from circulation. Like this time, the decision was made after the discovery of glass fragments in one of the cans. This caused the hospitalization of a one-year-old baby who accidentally swallowed a splinter.
In addition, according to the results of research conducted last year by the Russian Genetic Safety Association in the laboratory of molecular methods of analysis, genetically modified objects (GMOs) were found in the company's baby food. By the way, GM products were found in baby food and other popular companies in our country: Friesland Nutrition, Kolinska, Nestle, Semper, Valio, Gerber.
Numico is one of the world's leading baby food manufacturers. The company's products are supplied, including to Russia.
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rating of the top 11 Russian and foreign brands with reviews according to KP
Products 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 an acquaintance with different tastes and a guarantee of healthy development. 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 6 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.
"Egor Ivanych"
"Egor Ivanych"Egor Ivanych is a serious kid, so he chooses the best raw materials for the production of baby food. Only selected, most delicious vegetables and fruits, fresh dairy components and meat of the highest quality are used, which a little later will fall on the table to the kids in the form of mashed potatoes. Egor Ivanych is a rich assortment of products that can provide a complete diet for a baby.
Meat purees are made according to GOST with a high percentage of meat filling. And cauliflower puree was appreciated by the experts of Roskachestvo, giving it the first place in their rating (1). There are unique products such as cod with vegetables, chicken with hearts and turkey with turkey liver. This is a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients for the nutrition of the baby. Egor Ivanovich - in an adult way for kids!
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Egor Ivanych
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Purees are made from selected products - healthy, tasty, high quality.
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Main characteristics
Producer | Open Distributor Company LLC |
Assortment | |
Assortment | vegetable, fruit puree for the first meat 0124 |
Recommended age | C 4 months (there are products that are suitable from 5, 6 and 8 months) |
Founded | 2013 |
Pros and cons
Many different flavors; contains no starch, wheat flour, sweeteners and sugar; There are a variety of unique flavors in the range.
The product line is presented only puree.
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Agusha
Agusha. Photo: yandex.market.ruAgusha is one of the most popular baby food manufacturers in Russia. The trademark appeared in 1992 and has a wide range of products for children of all ages. Newborns are offered powdered milk formulas, babies from 4 months - a variety of purees, sour-milk products, water, older children - ready-made cereals (both dairy and non-dairy), juices, fruit drinks, compotes and fruit bars for a snack.
Thanks to the availability and variety of products, the manufacturer is confidently holding onto the Russian market. The safety and quality of Agushi is also confirmed by some neutral studies. For example, fruit cottage cheese, as well as kefir from this brand, received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (2, 3).
However, some parents are confused by the rather high price of certain items.
Main characteristics
Producer | PepsiCo Russia | ||
Assortment | Recommended age | from 0 months | |
Year founded | 1992 |
Pros and cons
There are mixtures in the product line; a wide range of.
High price for some items.
FrutoNyanya
FrutoNyanya. Photo: yandex.market.ruFrutoNyanya baby food brand products are distinguished by a wide range and wide distribution in stores. Among the products of the brand you can find: a variety of cereals (with additives in the form, for example, pieces of fruit or without them), vegetable, fruit and meat purees, water, dairy products, juices, fruit drinks and nectars, snacks. For children prone to acute reactions to certain products, a special line of hypoallergenic food is offered.
Some of the brand's products have received high ratings from Roskachestvo, for example, biocurd, buckwheat porridge (4, 5).
Nutrition from this brand is designed for both the first complementary foods and for babies after a year. The composition contains salt and sugar, which are not recommended for children under one year old.
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Progress |
Assortment | purees, drinks, soups, snacks, cereals, snacks, water |
Recommended age | from 0 months |
Founded | 2000 |
Pros and cons
9
May contain allergenic ingredients (eg sugar).
Grandmother's Basket
Grandmother's Basket. Photo: yandex.market.ruThe manufacturer has been present on the Russian market since 1999. The main product is a variety of purees, which are available in glass jars and soft packs. For example, apple puree from this brand received the highest rating from Roskachestvo in all analysis criteria and was awarded the Quality Mark (6).
For older children, prepared meals, meatballs, healthy snacks such as fruit lozenges and biscuits are available. Also, "Babushkino Lukoshko" produces children's herbal teas. Salt in some products is not always welcomed by parents.
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Sivma |
Assortment | puree, meatballs, ready meals, drinks, fruit lozenges |
Recommended age | from 4 months |
Founded | 1999 |
Pros and cons
Relatively low price in the segment; varied products.
There may be undesirable auxiliary components in the formulation (eg salt).
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).
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Danone Russia |
Assortment | purees, drinks, dairy products |
from 6 months | |
Founded | 1999 |
Pros and cons
Innovative packaging; high meat content.
There are no fruit products in the assortment.
Diaper
Diaper. Photo: market.yandex.ruAll ingredients for production are supplied from our own farm. The manufacturer claims that thanks to this, it is possible to set fairly low prices for products.
The potential buyer is offered fruit and vegetable purees (some with cottage cheese), soups, various juices and fruit drinks, as well as water. Some of the products are hypoallergenic. The composition does not contain unnecessary components: salt, sugar and preservatives. Meat and fish products are not represented in the product line.
Main characteristics
Producer | Sady Pridonya | ||||
Assortment | purees, drinks, cream soups, porridges | Recommended age | from 4 months | ||
Founded | 2005 |
Pros and cons
Low price in the segment; simple and clear structure.
Lack of meat and fish products in the assortment.
Rating of the top 5 foreign manufacturers of baby food according to KP
There are many foreign companies that produce baby food on the Russian market. A century of history, many years of experience and a good reputation helps to supply the market with quality products, which are preferred by many parents.
Gerber
Gerber. Photo: yandex.market.ruThe assortment of the American manufacturer includes products for children from 4 months. In supermarkets and online sites, you can find vegetable and fruit purees, cereals, healthy snacks, juices, and desserts (cottage cheese treats, smoothies, and others). Hypoallergenic food is also provided. For example, dairy-free buckwheat porridge of this brand is highly appreciated by Roskachestvo experts, who noted the safe composition of the product without dangerous and harmful substances, including no added sugars (9).
The manufacturer claims that the high prices are due to the corresponding quality, which is ensured by strict standards and adherence to technology.
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Nestle |
Assortment | purees, cereals, juices, snacks, desserts | from 4 months |
Country of origin | USA |
Founded | 1927 |
Pros and cons
Hypoallergenic products; natural composition; high quality.
High price in the baby food segment.
HiPP
HiPP. Photo: yandex.market.ruGerman manufacturer's products are suitable for children from birth. Infants are offered hypoallergenic powdered milk formulas enriched with vitamins. For feeding - various purees, cream soups, cereals, and as a snack for older children - snacks and dairy desserts.
Meals are made exclusively from natural ingredients, without added sugar. The high price, according to the manufacturer, is due to the use of special technologies and high-quality products.
Main characteristics
Producer | HiPP | ||
Assortment | purees, soups, cereals, drinks, snacks, milk powder | Recommended age | from 0 months |
Country of origin | Germany | ||
Year founded | 1957 |
Pros and cons
Natural composition; There are baby formulas in the assortment.
High price of products.
Fleur Alpine
Fleur Alpine. Photo: yandex.market.ruNatural baby food of premium quality. The range includes purees, cereals, cookies and juices - both regular and for children prone to allergies or intolerant to gluten. In addition to the usual products, the manufacturer offers olive oil (from 6 months) and sauces (from 3 years).
From time to time, the products of this brand come under the attention of experts from Roskachestvo and Roskontrol. For example, Three cereals porridge showed excellent results: a good composition with dietary fiber and no foreign impurities, the appropriate taste, color and smell (10), and buckwheat porridge meets the advanced standards of Roskachestvo, except for the increased protein content (11).
Not all products on the official website can be purchased in a regular store. However, they can be purchased on marketplaces.
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Fleur Alpine |
Assortment | cereals, purees, drinks, sauces, snacks | Recommended age |
from 4 months | |
Country of origin | Germany |
Founded | 2008 |
Pros and cons
Gluten free; natural composition.
High price; Not all brand products are easy to find on offline sites.
Semper
Semper. Photo: yandex.market.ruThe Swedish company offers a wide range of products for children of all ages. Dry milk formulas are suitable for newborns, and there are even specialized ones that are best used for constipation. Some of them are designed for babies older than six months. For crumbs older than 4 months, the manufacturer offers a variety of vegetable, meat, fish and fruit purees, cereals, juices and children's tea with vitamins. In addition to the usual products for children, there are wellings — oatmeal and multi-cereal porridges with natural additives, cookies, and meatballs.
Roskachestvo examined this brand's applesauce and, apart from its high carbohydrate content (higher than indicated on the package), found no drawbacks (12). In addition, some purees contain starch.
Main characteristics
Manufacturer | Hero Group | |||
Assortment | formulas, purees, cereals, drinks, biscuits | Recommended age | 0124 | from 0 months |
Country of origin | Sweden | |||
Founded | 1963 |
Pros and cons
There are mixes 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.
Heinz
Heinz. Photo: yandex.market.ruAmerican food company offers a wide range of products at affordable prices. There are fruit, vegetable and meat purees, cereals (dairy and non-dairy), soups and drinks. As a healthy snack for babies from 5 months, special cookies are suitable, and fruit and cream puddings will be a great dessert for older children. You can also find a special vermicelli that will suit crumbs from 6 months. The manufacturer's porridges received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (13). However, some products contain sugar and starch, which many parents of babies do not approve of.
Main characteristics
Producer | Heinz | |
Assortment | purees, cereals, soups, vermicelli, puddings, biscuits, teas 9012 47 9012 2 0123 Recommended age | from 4 months old |
Country of origin | US | |
Year of Manufacture | 1869 |
Pros and Cons
Product contains prebiotics; affordable price in the segment of baby food from foreign manufacturers.
Some products contain sugar and starch.
How to choose the right baby food
A child's menu may differ from another baby's diet, not only 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 the age of 4 months. As long as it doesn't contain sugar. If available, it is better to wait at least up to 1 year.
Frequently asked questions and answers
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. Formula must not contain ingredients that can cause an allergic reaction.
• Package integrity . It is important to inspect the container in detail for dents, scratches or cracks (chips). Tightness must be observed. Don't forget to check the production date.
• Child age appropriate . The age for which this or that product is designed is usually indicated on the packaging in compliance with the recommendations of pediatricians.
When all these factors are taken into account, it can be said that the product is really suitable for the child and will not cause side effects (15).
Which of the Russian manufacturers should I pay attention to?
Baby food brand Agusha has been producing products for over 30 years. The assortment has everything you need for a complete diet for kids: dairy products, cereals, fruit, vegetable and meat purees, juices and compotes. The company produces safe, hypoallergenic, complete nutrition for children of all ages. High-quality substitutes for breast milk and subsequent complementary foods are also produced. It is also recommended to pay attention to the manufacturers "FrutoNyanya" and "Theme".
What composition should healthy baby food have?
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
- Roskachestvo rating. Baby puree (cauliflower). URL: https://rskrf.ru/ratings/tovary-dlya-detey/detskoe-pitanie/pyure-detskoe-tsvetnaya-kapusta/
- Roskachestvo rating. Children's cottage cheese "Agusha". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/tvorog-detskiy-fruktovyy-agusha-multifruktovyy-s-massovoy-doley-zhira-3-9/
- 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/
- Roskachestvo rating. Biocurd "FrutoNyanya". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/biotvorog-frutonyanya-yabloko-obogashchennyy-vitaminom-d3-s-massovoy-doley-zhira-4-2-dlya-pitaniya-d/
- Roskachestvo rating. Buckwheat porridge "FrutoNyanya". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/frutonyanya-pervyy-vybor-grechnevaya-kasha/
- Roskachestvo rating. Apple puree "Babushkino Lukoshko" URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/pyure-fruktovoe-gomogenizirovannoe-sterilizovannoe-dlya-pitaniya-detey-rannego-vozrasta-s-4-mesyatse/
- Roskachestvo rating. Biocurd "Theme". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/biotvorog-tyema-obogashchennyy-bifidobakteriyami-s-grushey-dlya-detskogo-pitaniya-massovaya-dolya-zh/
- Roskachestvo rating. Apple juice "Theme". URL: https://rskrf.ru/goods/sok-yablochnyy-vostanovlennyy-osvetlennyy-dlya-detskogo-pitaniya/
- Roskachestvo rating. Buckwheat porridge Gerber.