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Healthy, nutritious food for every eating stage. Nothing artificial, ever.

Baby Food
Organic, non-GMO baby food for every stage. Made fresh and cold-pressed with 100+ ingredients. Starting at $2.96 per blend.
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Early Finger Foods
Clean, balanced finger food meals made for early bites and intro to table foods. Bite-sized + veggie-packed. Starting at $5.83 per meal.
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Toddler + Kids Meals
Healthy, clean finger foods + meals made with hidden veggies. Loved by picky eaters, ready in seconds. Starting at $5.83 per plate.
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Smoothies
Organic, cold-pressed smoothies made with ingredients you love and none of the junk. Starting at $2.82 per smoothie.
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Meals made fresh weekly.
Delicious and healthy.
High quality, non-GMO ingredients.
Junk free. Nothing artificial.
100+ ingredients. Endless variety.

A Lifetime of Healthy Habits.

From your baby’s very first bites through to their big kid years, we make healthy, delicious meal + snack time easy.

Your baby’s food shouldn’t be older than your baby.™
USDA organic, non-GMO baby food in six stages.
Tested for 400+ contaminants, including heavy metals.
100+ ingredients for palate exposure.

Veggie-packed, clean + nutritious meals.
Cut to size to support your baby’s motor + oral skills.
A wide variety of ingredients to help prevent picky eating.

Balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hidden veggies in every bite.
Snacktime made easy with organic veggie + fruit-packed Smoothies.

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We started Little Spoon because we believe parents deserve better. Simple, easy, clean and high quality meals for their children at every age—no corners cut. Our approach? Thoughtful and intentional choices, clean ingredients, junk-free recipes and a focus on a building a lifetime of healthy habits. We start with our USDA organic baby food featuring 100+ ingredients before graduating your mini into our early finger foods, Biteables, and eventually into our toddler + kids meals, Plates. Our Smoothies line can be enjoyed by all ages as healthy, on-the-go snacks. Both our Babyblends and Smoothies lines are USDA organic, cold-pressed for safety (while many grocery store brands blast their food with heavy heat which can reduce the quality of the food + nutrition) and we’ve also partnered with the Clean Label Project to test our finished purees for 400+ contaminants, including heavy metals. Our early finger food line, Biteables, as well as our toddler + kids meals, Plates, are prepared fresh and with a focus on age-appropriate balanced nutrition. These heat and serve meals are packed with veggies, whole grains, and superfoods and never any additives or fillers unlike other kids meals found in grocery stores. Finally, we focus on variety to help build healthy habits from day one. We offer vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options, plus a variety of cuisines and flavors for all ages. Little Spoon is the perfect meal delivery plan for picky eaters and we are always adding new meals to our menu so your kiddo can continue to expand their growing palate.
We don’t currently offer a trial given the fresh nature of our products, but we offer small and extra small plan sizes that enable flexibility to try us out! We know how important flexibility is for families today which is why we make it super easy to control your orders in your account. We'll always give you a heads up before you're charged and if you need to skip an order, shift your week up or down, change your quantity, or stop your orders you're free to do so at anytime at no cost. We like to make things easy!
Plates are made for finger food eaters through to big kid bites. From early toddlerhood up through age 7, Plates offer an easy go-to for healthy, nutritious tasty and clean meals for your kiddo in under 90 seconds. Breakfast, lunch or dinner loved by every type of eater (yes, even picky eaters love Plates!) with hidden veggies, clean ingredients in every bite, and no artificial junk. Little Spoon offers the best meal delivery service for parents with over 25 different meals to choose from.
Wondering how to transition from purees to table food and when you can start? Signs of this stage include reaching with accuracy for objects, sitting independently without leaning or slumping, the ability to use fingers in a raking motion (fingers closing and opening repetitively) and more. We always recommend checking with your pediatrician before transitioning and closely monitoring feedings for safety.
Our purees are made with pediatricians and nutritionists to ensure that we take into account your baby’s personal development at each stage. For very first bites, we have a range of single-ingredient and simple purees made for starting solids. As your child ages, we offer advanced blends that include more ingredients, and textures. As your child advances towards table foods, we offer a line of Stage 6 blends called Transition Meals, made with whole ingredients and much thicker textures. When your babe is ready to transition to table foods, Biteables are the next stage. Built for self-feeding, Biteables are cut to size meals made to make transitioning to table foods or the next stage of baby-led weaning easy. We also have a line of Smoothies, the best pouches for babies and toddlers as an on-the-go meal. Like our blends, they’re 100% organic, non-GMO and feature a wide range of ingredients.
Your child’s health is our #1 priority and we believe in transparency about our ingredients, nutritional information and recipes. We know how upsetting the recent congressional report on heavy metals in grocery store baby food was for parents. At Little Spoon, we have always done things differently. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic and non-GMO. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. We use cold-pressure technology as an alternative to heat pasteurization, killing harmful bacteria without the use of high-heat so the vitamins and minerals remain. This also allows our Babyblends and Smoothies to stay fresh in the fridge for up to 14 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Occasionally, we use a touch of organic lemon for added freshness the way you might squeeze a few drops of lemon on an apple to prevent browning. Like all of our products, our Plates are made with the highest quality ingredients by working with trusted farmers and suppliers to offer your child the very best. We don't use any artificial sugars, preservatives, additives or dyes. We also use our very own Freshlock Seal™ that allows us to keep our meals fresh without any preservatives. It’s microwave safe, BPA/BPS-free and locks in freshness so your Plates last 14 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. We work hard to provide a range of allergy-friendly options for your kiddo. Always feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or to send us a question in the chat feature with any questions on allergen concerns.
Typically, babies are ready to start solids between 4-6 months. We always recommend talking to your pediatrician to discuss your baby’s needs when it comes to starting solids. There are a few telltale signs that your baby may be ready: Sitting up with little to no support Strong head control Has outgrown their tongue thrust reflex Is starting to show interest in food and what those around are eating
Your delivery will ship the week after your order is placed as long as it is locked in by Saturday at 5PM ET, otherwise it will ship the following week. All future orders will ship every two weeks unless you make changes to the delivery schedule from within your Delivery Schedule in your Little Spoon account. All changes must be completed by 5PM ET the Saturday before your delivery week.
All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months. Our Plates are designed to be heated in the microwave or oven, you can check out all the heating details by clicking on any Plate on our menu page to check out recommendations. Our Biteables and Plates are designed to be heated in the microwave or oven, you can check out all the heating details on the Biteables page and Plates page. Our Blends can be eaten at a range of temperatures, whatever works best for your baby! To warm up your blend, we recommend putting the container in a microwaveable safe, shallow bowl of warm water and stirring until heated. If you wish to microwave, simply pour the puree into a microwave safe dish. Our Smoothies are designed to be enjoyed cold. Feel free to take your Smoothie on the go with you for up to 4 hours without refrigeration. If you’re traveling for longer, we’d recommend bringing an ice pack or freezing your Smoothie to naturally thaw throughout the day.
Once you sign up for Little Spoon you can modify your menu, skip orders, shift the delivery week, and pause or cancel with ease. After your first order you can update the quanitity in your box with complete flexibility. The cutoff to make changes to your plan is Saturday 5PM ET. One thing to note, first orders cannot be cancelled, but can be easily shifted up to 4 weeks for flexibility. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or use the chat feature.
We’ve designed our meals for all types of eaters. If your kiddo isn’t enjoying their new foods at first, don’t give up! Try adding a side of something new, pairing with one of our sauces, and rotating in a new Biteable or Plate — food exposure takes time, you’ve got this! Feel good about every meal—we’ve packed veggies and superfoods into every Little Spoon meal to ensure a nutrient-dense meal, every time. When it comes to our Babyblends, whether your little one is trying a new ingredient for the first time or tenth, don’t give up! Try swapping to a new ingredient and returning at a later date. Your little one is developing and their taste will change! It can take up to 15 tries on one ingredient for your little to fall in love. Read up on our top Starting Solids tips on Is This Normal.
We offer seasonal limited edition Babyblends and add a new Biteable, Plate or Smoothie to the menu monthly. We know the power of a nutritious, varied diet and love offering you and your kiddo more and more options as they continue to age with Little Spoon.
Little Spoon delivers anywhere in the continental US. At this time, we're not able to ship to Alaska or Hawaii, and we aren't able to ship outside of the US (Canada and Mexico included). We do not ship to PO Boxes. You can also have your orders delivered to your work, a family's home or other address, or a hotel if you're traveling!

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Organic Baby Food Made Fresh | Delivery To Your Door

Starting solids made easy. Six stages of organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door. Clean Label Project verified. Nothing artificial, ever.

Starting solids made easy. Six stages of organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door.
Freshly made single ingredient smooth purees to textured multi ingredient recipes.
Clean Label Project verified. Nothing artificial, ever.

Starting at $2.96 per BLEND

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Stage 1 (Single Ingredient) | 6+ mos

Single ingredient, very smooth and organic baby purees to start your little one’s starting solids journey.

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Stage 2 (Two Ingredients) | 6+ mos

Two ingredient, smooth fruit and vegetable blends for babies who are ready to try combos and new ingredients.

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Stage 3 (Three Ingredients) | 7+ mos

Three ingredient blends smooth in texture designed for palate expansion. Recipes feature fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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Stage 4 (Four Ingredients) | 8+ mos

Multi-ingredient blends with thicker textures featuring unique combos of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, oils and superfoods.

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Stage 5 (Five+ Ingredients) | 8+ mos

Multi-ingredient combination blends with thicker textures and chunkier ingredients for your advanced eater. Recipes feature fruits, vegetables, legumes, superfoods, herbs, spices, oils and ancient grains.

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Stage 6 (Transition Meals) | 9+ mos

Textured and thicker transition meals with whole pieces of vegetables, legumes and ancient grains for transitioning to table foods and baby-led weaning.

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Your baby’s food shouldn’t be older than your baby.™ A lifetime of healthy habits starts with day one. We make mealtime easy.

Baby food designed for every stage—from single ingredient purees and complex blends to textured transition meals.

When I learned about Little Spoon, I felt so reassured knowing that there's a truly healthy, fresh, uncompromisingly high-quality option out there now for babies. ”Stephanie MiddlebergRegistered Dietician & Founder, Middleberg Nutrition

Your questions, answered.

Typically, your baby is ready to start solids between 4-6 months. We always recommend talking to your pediatrician to discuss your baby’s needs when it comes to starting solids. There are a few telltale signs that your baby may be ready: Sitting up with little to no support Strong head control Has outgrown their tongue thrust reflex Is starting to show interest in food and what those around are eating
Your child’s health is our #1 priority and we believe in transparency about our ingredients, nutritional information and recipes. We know how upsetting the recent congressional report on heavy metals in grocery store baby food was for parents. At Little Spoon, we have always done things differently. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO and vegan. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. We use cold-pressure technology as an alternative to heat pasteurization, killing harmful bacteria without the use of high-heat so the vitamins and minerals remain. This also allows our Babyblends and Smoothies to stay fresh in the fridge for up to 14 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Occasionally, we use a touch of organic lemon for added freshness the way you might squeeze a few drops of lemon on an apple to prevent browning.
Much of the baby food on grocery store shelves is heavily processed with extreme heat so it can last for years on a shelf, and often has preservatives, additives and fortifiers. In the last two years, there has been a congressional report published on the quality of popular baby food brands, quantities of heavy metals and traceability concerns. Not cool, and not the quality nutrition we want for our kids. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO and vegan. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. At Little Spoon, we use an FDA approved food safety technique, cold-pressure, not heat pasteurization, to ensure our Babyblends are safe and stay fresh in your fridge for 14 days or freezer for up to 3 months. We source from trusted suppliers and farmers and our Babyblends are USDA Certified Organic and made with non-gmo ingredients. We work with pediatricians and leading experts to develop blends that fit every eating stage for your baby, from first bites and single-ingredient blends through to advanced puree recipes. Our blends serve as a great companion to baby-led weaning and our complex blends offer thicker textures and whole pieces of food as your baby ages. Purees starting at $2.96 per blend.
All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months. Our Blends can be eaten at a range of temperatures, whatever works best for your baby! To warm up your blend, we recommend putting the container in a shallow bowl of warm water and stirring until heated. If you wish to microwave, simply pour the puree into a microwave safe dish.
Yes! Based on the information you share with us on your baby’s age and eating stage, we’ll recommend the Bayblends that best match your little one’s developmental needs. As your baby ages, we’ll update our menu recommendations with each new box. You can always manually change, add and remove Babyblends with ease to your upcoming deliveries.
You bet! You will always have full control to modify your order on your Delivery Schedule at any time. If you have questions about what blends are best for your baby, you can reach out to us at [email protected] or use the chat feature to talk with one of our Child Nutrition certified Care Team members.
Yes! We love that some parents and littles want to take a more tiny hands-on approach on their journey into solids and Babyblends offer a great compatible option for nutrition and development alongside BLW. Baby-led weaning has become a popular way to introduce babies to whole foods. Typically baby-led weaning begins with larger pieces and around 8+ months, moves to smaller pieces. Our Biteables line is perfect for babies transitioning to table foods—whether puree-fed or baby-led weaning! As with anything having to do with your mini, we recommend discussing BLW with your pediatrician to see if it's the right fit for your family.
We know how frustrating it can be to see your baby refusing food. But be patient before you give up on the food - the average baby needs to taste a food up to 15 times before recognizing it and developing a taste for it. It’s all part of palate training and perfectly normal. Pro tip? Try mixing a new flavor in with a familiar one to help ease your baby into trying new things! You can read more tips here.
Our Babyblends are OU Kosher certified, the world’s largest and most recognized kosher certification agency. Our blends are also Kosher Pareve (no dairy or meat). Our Plates are not currently kosher certified.

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Organic Baby Food Delivery

Little Spoon is the best organic baby food delivery for busy parents by offering a one stop shop solution to starting your baby on solids, which we know is a daunting task. We have a full menu and guide to transition your baby from formula to baby food. Our baby food ranges from stage 1 baby food to stage 3 baby food all the way up to stage 6 baby food, all delivered to your home. Many of our purees are Clean Label Project certified which means that our finished baby food have been tested for 400+ contaminants including heavy metals. Stage 1 baby food contains a single ingredient. Some examples of our stage 1 baby food blends are: banana baby food, sweet potato baby food, butternut squash baby food, and apple baby food. All of our baby food blends provide essential nutrients and vitamins, like vitamin A for your baby's growth and development. For example, our sweet potato baby food blend has beta-carotene to support eye health and the immune system. Stage 2 baby food blends contain 2 ingredients of fruits or vegetables - perfect for babies 6+ months and older who are ready for more complex flavors and ingredients. Whether it be carrot + sweet potato baby food or blueberry + butternut squash baby food, your baby will be expanding their palate and getting critical vitamins and antioxidants. Our stage 3 baby food blends have fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices for your little one's continued food journey. Designed for 7 month old babies and older, these 3 ingredient small batch organic baby food blends feature unique and delicious ingredients. Take our Apple, ginger, and carrot stage 3 baby food blend - not only will your baby love eating this yummy baby food, but also they will get 100% of the daily vitamin A+ needed. We also offer baby-led weaning (BLW) compatible meals. Most importantly, our blends are non-GMO and certified clean label baby food. Your child's health is our #1 priority! Let Little Spoon take the stress out of feeding your baby. Whether you are just starting solids or trying to introduce more complex organic, certified clean label baby food, Little Spoon offers stress-free, convenient and organic baby food delivery.

HiPP: the highest quality organic baby food

We know that many mothers cringe at the thought of canned baby food, preferring zucchini, broccoli or bananas from the nearest market.

The choice of the first feeding method is always up to the mother. Yes, baby food standards are now strict in Russia and are met by all manufacturers. Despite this, baby food standards allow the use of chemicals and pesticides in minimal doses that are not considered to affect the baby's body. Organic baby food means that the ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and growth hormones.

In the case of HiPP baby food, this also means that each jar passed 260 checks along the way. Two hundred and sixty! But first things first.

HiPP: over 60 years of experience in the production of organic baby food

For more than 60 years, HiPP organic baby food of the highest quality has been produced in the Bavarian town of Pfaffenhofen. It all started even earlier and literally with crackers - in 1899, Josef Hipp in his HiPP confectionery made the first children's porridge from crackers, milk and water. Over time, the brand has gradually become the market leader in baby food in Germany: still a family business, the HiPP group under the leadership of Dr. Klaus Hipp and his son Stefan has become the No. 1 brand in organic baby food in the world.

In Russian reality, HiPP and its production facilities appeared much later. In 2007, construction began on a plant in Mamonovo, 60 kilometers from Kaliningrad. Five years after the opening of the enterprise in 2014, a food embargo struck, and production was on the verge of closing. Read more about how HiPP in Russia survived the hard times in the report by Natalia Paramonova.

At present, the 11,000-square-meter facility in Mamonovo, certified according to the European standard, produces HiPP organic baby food, which is then shipped throughout Russia and Belarus.

Where do carrots come from?

To call a product organic, it is not surprising that organic raw materials are also needed – in the case of HiPP, these are vegetables, fruits and meat for mono- and mixed purees. For organic products, the land for sowing is carefully selected, fruits and vegetables ripen naturally without the use of mineral fertilizers and pesticides. The same care is taken with the animals whose meat is used for the production of HiPP organic menus. All animals - turkeys, pigs, cows or chickens - are kept in the natural environment for each species, they eat organic food. If desired, the origin of each animal can be documented.

In addition to the benefits for babies and peace of mind for mothers, one cannot but note the value of organic products for nature - over 8,000 farmers produce organic quality products for HiPP, annually 80,000 hectares of soil and groundwater are not treated with chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

At the moment, vegetables are supplied to HiPP’s Russian production from Poland, Germany and Austria, fruits are from Italy, Spain, Germany, South Africa and Costa Rica, beef is grown in a certified farm in the Kaluga region, potatoes go to Kaliningrad with organic farm in the Tula region. Produced in HiPP's own factory in Hungary, fish "dishes" are sourced from the North Atlantic, certified by the Marine Resources Council (MSC), and the "Responsible Fishing" label on the packaging ensures that the fish are caught in a sustainable manner. respect for the environment while preserving the natural resources of fishing.

For the production of baby food, frozen vegetables are used, since shock freezing retains all the beneficial properties and taste, while increasing the shelf life, and, accordingly, the shelf life of the finished product.

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How do you know if a product is organic? Are there any special labeling requirements?

Euroleaf (European Union) means that it is a certified organic product, i.e. methods of obtaining raw materials, production, processing, storage and transportation and quality characteristics of the final product meet the requirements of the EU organic standard.

HiPP ORGANIC means that HiPP has even more stringent requirements for the production of organic food than prescribed by EU legislation and organic standards.

When choosing a product, also pay attention to the age recommendations of the manufacturer and the degree of grinding of the product: the words “homogenized”, “mashed” and “coarsely ground” indicate the degree of grinding of the puree: a homogeneous consistency or with pieces.

Let's go back to our "zucchini" and the widespread question of mothers: "Where can I find fruits and vegetables grown without pesticides, chemicals and growth hormones"? We repeat that the choice is, of course, yours, and we, who are all for organic, are pleased that HiPP produces premium organic baby food in our country and for our children. And this certified organic quality moms can trust one hundred percent.

rating of the top 10 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 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 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.

Due 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 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
Founded	2000

Pros and cons

May contain allergenic ingredients (eg sugar).

3. "Grandmother's Lukoshko"

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

Manufacturer	“Sivma”
Assortment	puree, ready -made lunch, drinks, fruit stoves
Recommended age	from 4 months
Founded	1999

Pros and cons

Relatively low price in the segment; varied products.

There may be undesirable auxiliary components in the formulation (eg salt).

4. "Subject"

"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	“Danon Russia”
Assortment	puree, dairy products

Pros and cons

Innovative packaging; high meat content.

There are no fruit products in the assortment.

5. Diaper

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.

Potential buyers are 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

Manufacturer

“Gardens Pridonya”

Assortment

puree, cream-soups, cereal

Recommended age

from 4 months of

9007

2005

Pros and cons

Low price in the segment; simple and clear structure.

Lack of meat and fish products in the assortment.

Rating of the top 5 foreign manufacturers of baby food according to KP

There are many foreign companies that produce baby food on the Russian market. A century of history, many years of experience and a good reputation helps to supply the market with quality products, which are preferred by many parents.

1. Gerber

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 (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

puree, juices, snacks, desserts

Recommended Age

0076

Founded

1927

Pros and cons

Hypoallergenic products; natural composition; high quality.

High price in the baby food segment.

2. HiPP

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.

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

Manufacturer	HIPP
Assortment	puree, cereals, drinks, snacks, dry dairy mixtures
Recommended age
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

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

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 has researched this brand of applesauce and, apart from its high carbohydrate content (higher than labeled on the package), found no drawbacks (12). In addition, some purees contain starch.

Main characteristics

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Manufacturer	Hero Group
Assortment	Military mixtures, purers, porridge, drinks, cookies
Recommended age	9 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.

5. Heinz

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.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	Heinz
Assortment	puree, soups, vermichels, pudding, cookies, tea	Recommended age	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 because of age, but also due to health conditions (for example, a tendency to constipation or a dairy allergy) and personal preferences. However, the first thing to consider is age. It’s also important to keep in mind that your baby’s diet should be free of added salt and sugar (14). Certain positions deserve some explanation.

Milk formulas

Intended 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.