Rating of children's vegetable purees in the bank. Porridge for the first feeding: rating of the best products and cooking features. Trade mark: "Babushkino Lukoshko" - the most inexpensive baby food

Girls!!! Here good article found. Everything in detail about the first feeding. It is for those who are supporters like me to start feeding with VEGETABLES! The article describes in detail why this is so, and not otherwise. And what are the consequences.

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WHAT FEEDING TO CHOOSE IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS, ALL CHILDREN ARE INDIVIDUAL! I AM PROPOSING FOR ATTENTION ONLY ONE OF THE ARTICLES.

By the time the baby is 4-6 months old, it's time to think over the scheme for introducing complementary foods. I am not a supporter of the introduction of complementary foods before the 6th month if the child is on breastfeeding and mom is producing enough milk. The introduction of complementary foods always entails displacement breastfeeding... If there is not enough breast milk, you can start introducing complementary foods at both the 5th and 4th months, as in the case when the baby is artificially fed.

I think that the introduction of complementary foods at 4 months is justified only if the production of breast milk has decreased, and there is a choice between the introduction of complementary foods and the selection of an adapted mixture. In this case, I would choose complementary foods for my child.

American pediatricians, authors of literature for young parents, strongly recommend introducing the first complementary foods only after the child can sit with support, has learned to control head movements, and if his weight has doubled since birth.

Generally in pediatrics, the topic of the introduction of the first complementary foods is rather controversial. At one time I read a lot of literature, talked with several specialists and, in the end, just accepted one of the positions for myself.

By the age of 5-6 months, the baby is already lacking in nutrients from breast milk. The kid grows quickly, moves a lot. When the mother begins to notice that he does not gorge himself on milk alone, it's time to introduce complementary foods.

True, all modern pediatricians are similar in the opinion that the introduction of complementary foods before the age of 3 months is highly undesirable. Until this age, there is a process of adaptation of the body and intestinal microflora, the likelihood of manifestations of diathesis and digestive disorders is high. Only after 3 months does the activity of enzymes in the gastric juice and pancreas increase. It’s hard to believe that back in the late 90s in Russia, pediatricians recommended young mothers to inject juices from the age of three weeks.

If the child is not gaining enough weight, then porridge made from gluten-free cereals is introduced as the first complementary food: rice, buckwheat, corn. The first porridge is usually rice, it is well absorbed and there is practically no allergic reaction to it. Buckwheat porridge is considered the most useful, as it contains essential amino acids.

Gluten protein in babies under 6 months of age can cause intestinal disease, accompanied by malabsorption of nutrients. As far as I understand, this disease is rarely manifested, but gluten can also cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, many pediatricians recommend the introduction of cereals containing gluten after the baby is 8 months old.

In a situation with normal weight gain, the pediatrician can give different recommendations.

The first position - we start complementary foods with vegetable purees. This position is the closest and most understandable to me, I am a supporter of it.

Vegetable puree is similar in composition to fruit puree, but easier to digest. Vegetables do not contain fructose, which acts aggressively on the baby's stomach and pancreas, and they put less stress on the kidneys.

Besides, vegetable purees perfectly normalize stool and are less allergenic.

The second position - we start complementary foods with fruit puree - green apple puree (sometimes, a few weeks before the introduction of the puree, it is recommended to start giving juice).

Fruit puree kids rides with great pleasure and easier to get used to. But this plus is also a minus. After the fruit, the child is more difficult to transfer to vegetables.

Fruits do not affect the fortification of the baby's food, since the baby receives all the necessary vitamins from breast milk or an adapted milk formula.

Fruit juices put additional stress on the pancreas; some pediatricians do not recommend giving juices to babies up to six months.

The third position - we introduce baked apples and pears as the first complementary food. In this way, doctors who recommend fruits as the first complementary foods introduce complementary foods for children prone to allergies. After heat treatment, some of the allergenic properties are lost. If there is no reaction to the baked fruit, it is introduced raw.

The fourth position is porridge. Porridge is easy to digest and the least aggressive for gastrointestinal tract baby. But as the first complementary food, porridge is not suitable if the baby periodically suffers from constipation.

So, the first to be introduced are white and green vegetables and green (in color, not ripeness) fruits. But here the question arises why many manufacturers of baby food offer, for example, carrots as the first complementary food. Moreover, there are foreign manufacturers who offer carrots as the first one-component product, and then offer to give the child the same carrot with other vegetables.

I'll try to answer. Carrots are sweetish and have a more interesting taste than, for example, cauliflower... Carrots are "light" and have a regulating effect on the child's stool. And yet, each country has its own specifics and its own food traditions. If you have read B. Spock or other American authors, then, of course, you were surprised that the first product they offer is to give your child orange and mango juice. By the way, this is why you should not be guided by the food management scheme recommended in the literature by foreign authors and foreign manufacturers of baby food. For example, my daughter's cheeks turned red after carrots, so we introduced carrots only closer to the year, at the same time as egg yolk.

Complementary foods should be introduced with hypoallergenic foods (low allergenicity), such as courgettes and green apples.

Vegetable introduction scheme:

1. Zucchini or zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli. Some parents try to give as their first product squash and turnips. If the kid does not like any of the vegetables, you can try pumpkin since it has a sweetish aftertaste, children taste it more willingly. There may be an allergic reaction to pumpkin. If you will be making mashed potatoes yourself, choose a light pumpkin.

2. Green peas and green bean pods. Then potato(easy on the stomach, but quite often gives an allergic reaction) , corn, sweet potatoes, spinach. You can add green bell pepper.Quite often, pediatricians recommend that mothers pre-soak potatoes and introduce them in an amount of no more than 20% of the total mass. baby puree.

3. On carrots, beets, celery there is often an allergic reaction, so they are administered with extreme caution. The last to be introduced tomato. Please note that, unlike turnips, radish is a highly allergenic product. Pediatricians advise not to rush with greens. For example, parsley, even heavily chopped, is a very tough product for a baby. The greens can be used as a seasoning during boiling and stewing, but not added to the puree. As the first spices during cooking, after the child is 9-10 months old, you can use: white pepper, bay leaf, dill and parsley.

Do not forget that different vegetables, like fruits, have different effects on the child's intestines: potatoes strengthens, spinach weakens, cabbage is a strong gas-forming product. Grapes also enhances the fermentation processes in the intestines, so you should not rush to include it in the diet of a child of the first year of life.

After 2 weeks after the introduction of vegetables, you can start giving the baby porridge, and after 2-3 weeks, fruit purees and juices. As the first complementary food, it is better to give preference to dairy-free porridges, diluting them in breast milk, infant formula or water.

Scheme for the introduction of berries and fruits:

1. Green apples and pears (fastened).

2. Plums (prunes) and peaches (weaken) , bananas. I draw your attention to the fact that apricots, unlike peaches, are allergenic products. Bananas are very low in vitamins, so they are rather good as a filler for fruit purees (not everyone knows that banana is a cereal, it contains fiber, pectin, carbohydrates and a lot of potassium).

3. Black currant and blueberry(fastened), other berries. Try raspberries, strawberries, red apples, and pears with extreme caution.

Exotics, including pineapples and kiwi, are recommended by Russian pediatricians only to children over 3 years old.

From citrus fruits, the baby can be given lemon juice By the way, it helps a lot if the baby often spits up. It is recommended to give grapefruit to a child not earlier than 1.5 years old, and tangerines and oranges to children after 2-2.5 years.

Complementary feeding rules:

1. Each time, introduce one vegetable (fruit, berry). Feeding the baby with mono-component puree will make it easier to recognize the product that caused the reaction when a food allergy occurs.

2. Complementary foods are introduced gradually. Starting from 0.5-1 teaspoon of mashed potatoes per day and bringing up to 50 grams (the norm is 5-6 months) in 1-1.5 weeks.

3. A teaspoon of each new product is added to the previously introduced puree and brought to the age norm (50-100 grams)

4. If a child has an undesirable skin reaction (itching, redness), the injected product must be excluded from the child's diet for 1-2 months. Later, at an older age, introduce the product with caution, starting with 1 teaspoon.

5. Multicomponent puree (from 2 or more products) can be given both at 5 and 6 months, but only if there is no more than 1 new component in the puree.

6. Feeding porridge usually corresponds to breakfast. Porridge, before bedtime or twice a day, is given to children during illness and in case of weight loss. Vegetable puree is served for lunch. If the child already eats both vegetables and fruits, vegetable puree should be given for lunch, and fruit puree for afternoon tea. It is highly undesirable to mix fruits and vegetables and give the baby in one feeding.

7. Complementary foods should be given while the baby is still hungry, before breastfeeding.

8. You should not introduce a new complementary food if the child is sick (ARVI, intestinal infections, etc.) or vaccination is to be done.

And one more very important point. Babies, especially the first year of life, can be called gourmets. They evaluate the taste of food in a completely different way and know how to appreciate the natural taste of products.At a time when the child is just learning the taste of food, you should not add spices and salt to vegetables. In addition, any supplements will simply be an additional burden for the body.

Jars are helpers.The opinion that it is better not to buy "baby puree", but to cook the baby yourself, I would call an outdated delusion.

At first, buying fruits and vegetables in markets and shops, we do not have the opportunity to check their quality, find out what fertilizers the plant was watered with. And industrial baby food is strictly controlled.

Secondly, in jars of the first stage (for children from 3-5 months), highly chopped puree. You can achieve the same result only by manually rubbing vegetables and fruits through a fine strainer. Large pieces little child difficult to swallow and not safe for him.

The baby can be gradually transferred to the common table by the year when his immunity is already getting stronger.

Thirdly. It is very convenient to use ready-made purees, they only need to be warmed up. In addition, modern manufacturers offer a wide range of products. It is convenient to take jars on the road, like any canned food, they are guarded without a refrigerator. Unlike canned foods for adults, only vitamin C is added to baby food, the use of any preservatives is prohibited. Long-term storage is provided by vacuum packaging and modern heat treatment technologies.

It is important, when choosing industrial baby food for your baby, give preference to puree, which do not include additional components - thickeners such as starch. The jars of the first complementary foods should be free of spices, salt and sugar. Here are some manufacturers of baby food that produce products for the smallest, consisting only of vegetables (fruits) and water: Gerber (Gerber), Beech nut (Beach nat), Semper (Semper).

You can give preference to home-made mashed potatoes during the harvest season if you have a summer cottage and a desire to cook for your baby yourself. In this case, you need to take care of the variety of vegetables in advance.

V winter time Many moms prefer to make baby soups, vegetable stews, and frozen food purees. In order for vegetables, fruits and berries to retain all their vitamins as much as possible, they should be frozen immediately after harvest.

In conclusion, I would like to remind you that the introduction of complementary foods always leads to a decrease in breast milk, since babies begin to suckle worse. Therefore, you should not rush and give complementary foods too early (before the baby is 5-6 months old) if the baby is breastfed.

GOOD LUCK!!! WHAT FEEDING TO CHOOSE IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS, ALL CHILDREN ARE INDIVIDUAL!

Product-test experts, in collaboration with a number of specialists from the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, have thoroughly analyzed the most common brands of vegetable puree for the first complementary feeding in leading Russian laboratories and in numerous test groups consisting of mothers.

Product-test experts analyzed the assortment of vegetable purees presented on store shelves in 9 large cities of Russia and selected the most popular brands for testing. In cooperation with a number of specialists from the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, we have thoroughly analyzed the most common brands of vegetable puree for the first complementary feeding in leading Russian laboratories and in numerous test groups consisting of mothers.

Test results

Vitamin C

The popular vegetable purees Gerber, Semper and HIPP are very high in vitamin C: in Gerber and HIPP - 22 mg / 100 g, and in Semper - 16.5 mg / 100 g. This is 73 and 55 percent, respectively, of the daily requirement of 6 months. baby! According to Rospotrebnadzor standards 4-6 month old baby must receive vitamin C at least 35 mg / day.

But in the puree Babushkino Lukoshko and Bebivita "Zucchini" it is practically absent - 5, 5 and 2.7 mg / 100 g, respectively. Vitamin C is very important for normal metabolism, the development of the immune system and the absorption of iron. A deficiency can lead to weak blood vessels and bleeding.

Iron

There are some really useful components in Bebivita “Zucchini” baby puree. Our tests have shown that the composition is very low in iron - less than 0.2 mg / kg, which is less than 1% of the daily value for a child at six months. While the norm for children from 0 to 3 years old is 4-10 mg. Insufficient iron intake can lead to hypochromic anemia, increased fatigue, myocardiopathy, atrophic gastritis and other problems.

Carbohydrates

Puree Babushkino Lukoshko Pumpkin-Rice-Milk is very sweet and contains five times more carbohydrates than an average vegetable puree. You must remember that this can put unnecessary strain on your baby's digestive system. In addition, it contains sugar. Such mashed potatoes cannot be called useful for a child, since a high sugar content provokes the development of caries: the first teeth are very sensitive to it ..

You can familiarize yourself with the terms of use of the product test results presented on the website. .

Parents try to choose the best for their child, especially with regard to the first feeding. Mothers of babies consult with grandmothers and girlfriends, read messages on family forums, study the compositions on baby food labels. Each family decides on their own whether to buy mashed potatoes for the child in the store or cook at home. However, we must not forget that vegetables and fruits grown in an unfavorable area from the point of view of ecology will not benefit the child.

Shop products in mandatory goes through several levels of quality control before getting to the shelves. There are others important points that every parent should think about:

1. Price. Expensive mashed potatoes are not always better than cheap ones. Usually moms and dads do not spare money for the child and try to buy the most expensive food, hoping for the best quality. It is important to understand that the cost of puree is made up of several factors: the type of packaging, the originality of the design, as well as the costs of advertising, sales and transportation. Therefore, you should pay attention to the price last. The first thing that parents should be interested in is the composition and date of manufacture. Also, we must not forget about the taste preferences of the crumbs.
2. Main cast. It is important to decide on the choice of composition for complementary foods. The first vegetables should be broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. However, in babies suffering from colic, they can cause increased gas production, and thereby aggravate the situation. Pumpkin and carrot puree have a high risk of developing allergies.
3. Additional ingredients. Quality products do not contain preservatives, colorings or flavor enhancers. It is better if the complementary foods do not contain sugar and salt. Spices in mashed potatoes are not allowed. You shouldn't buy a product that contains soy.
4. Baby's age. It is not advised to introduce the first complementary foods early. The fruit treat is given immediately after the vegetable one. Meat purees are recommended to be introduced from 6 months. Berry and fish products can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, you need to be careful with her. Multi-component puree is administered after 1 year.
5. Quality. The puree must be safe and hypoallergenic. It is desirable that the packaging has an inscription: "Recommended by the Research Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences." It is necessary to pay attention to the degree of fineness of the ingredients.
6. Tightness. When opening the can, a characteristic pop should be heard. This indicates the freshness of the product. It is permissible to purchase products in pouches with a screw cap, cardboard packages. However, banks are considered to be more environmentally friendly. When buying your first complementary food, you must carefully inspect the packaging. It must not be deformed.

Of course, it is also important to pay attention to the brand name. We have tried to study all modern manufacturers of baby food and have compiled a rating of the best domestic and foreign companies that sell mashed potatoes for the first complementary foods. We were helped in compiling the rating experienced pediatricians and real reviews parents.

The best Russian purees for the first feeding

Russian manufacturers of baby puree produce a fairly competitive product. Some parents prefer to feed their baby exclusively with domestic products. The following brands of baby food are trusted by citizens:

5 Diapers

Strict quality control
Country Russia
Rating (2018): 4.5

The Spelenok brand was developed by the Sady Pridonya company. All products are specially made for babies in the first year of life. Most of the goods are produced on the basis of our own raw materials, which are grown in the immediate vicinity of the factory. This ensures high quality vegetable and fruit puree. affordable price.

The diaper also produces juices, fruit drinks, nectars, baby water. There are two packaging formats: glass and cardboard. Dyes, GMOs and artificial preservatives are not used in the production. Quality indicators are strictly controlled using modern equipment. All products are tested in the Department of Baby Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. 125 g of vegetable puree in a cardboard box cost 15-20 rubles.

4 Agusha

Rich assortment
Country Russia
Rating (2018): 4.6

The Agusha brand, which was registered in 2001 by Wimm-Bill-Dan, entered the rating of the best domestic purees. This manufacturer is controlled by the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, cooperates with the Union of Russian Pediatricians, and has many quality certificates. It is distinguished by a large number of products and offers a choice of three types of products:

• "First spoon" (from 4 months): juices, biokefir, puree from fruits, meat and vegetables;
• food from 6 months: yoghurts, dry cereals, fruit drinks, mashed potatoes;
• "I myself" (from 2.5 years old): cottage cheese, milkshakes, yogurt.

Agusha products are made exclusively from natural ingredients... They contain all the necessary substances for the growth and development of the baby. Mashed potatoes for the first complementary foods from this company are a budget option. The average price is 35 rubles.

3 Topic

The optimum ratio of price and quality
Country Russia
Rating (2018): 4.7

The production of goods under the Tema brand began 10 years ago. Today it is a national brand that is one of the leaders in the field of baby food. The domestic company offers products for children from 6 months. Buyers pay attention to the loyal pricing policy of Tema. In addition, mashed potatoes from this company are easy to find on store shelves.

Mashed potatoes with pumpkin and zucchini, which are sold in 125 g jars, are suitable as the first complementary food. All delicacies are made from high quality products without adding preservatives, flavors and colors. Special tin packaging allows you to protect the puree from the sun's rays. Unlike a glass jar, there is practically no risk of damage to the packaging. In addition to mashed potatoes for the first feeding, the company produces fermented milk products and juices. Pleased with the price-quality ratio. On average, mashed potatoes cost 30 rubles.

2 Grandma's basket

Affordable price
Country Russia
Rating (2018): 4.8

This brand is considered one of the most affordable, and in terms of quality it is not much inferior to FrutoNyane. The brand's products meet the requirements of preservation sterility; only natural ingredients are used in its composition. One-Piece First Feeding Puree consists of broccoli, squash, pumpkin, cauliflower. The assortment of fruit products is varied. Older children are offered salmon, cod or pink salmon puree.

All formulations are made from the fruit or vegetable itself and water. They do not contain salt, sugar, food colors or other additives. A can of puree with a volume of 100 g will cost about 25 rubles.

1 FrutoNanny

Top by popularity
Country Russia
Rating (2018): 4.9

It is one of the most famous and competitive brands that produces a huge line of products for young children. Millions of parents trust the nutrition of their babies to this brand. All products of the company are tested and recommended by the Union of Pediatricians for feeding babies.

The manufacturer offers mashed potatoes from pumpkin, broccoli, carrots and cauliflower as the first complementary food. The packaging of each jar has a sealed lid, which is closed under pressure, a dense plastic wrap, which protects the jar from dust and dirt. This tape has special gram markings to see how much the baby has eaten. The price for a can of 100 g does not exceed 30-37 rubles.

The best imported mashed potatoes for the first feeding

On Russian market many foreign companies engaged in the production of food for children are represented. Many mums and dads prefer foreign brands. Most of them are companies with a century of history and a high reputation.

5 Semper

Wide choose
Country: Switzerland
Rating (2018): 4.5

The list of the best foreign purees is completed by the Semper brand, which has been supplying its goods to Russia since 1997. The Swiss company offers products enriched vegetable oils, vitamins, micro- and macroelements. A good option for the first hypoallergenic complementary foods are broccoli puree, zucchini with potatoes, zucchini with potatoes. In addition to rice flour, there are no additional components in vegetable puree.

The company guarantees the high quality and benefits of all ingredients. It provides a wide range of products for different age groups... The cost of a 125 gram can starts at 55 rubles.

4 Bebivita

Contains vitamins and minerals
Country: Germany
Rating (2018): 4.7

In fourth place in the ranking is the German representative of baby food products. The European brand was created in 1995 and is popular among buyers for its quality and reliability. The manufacturer suggests starting your acquaintance with a new food by trying broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini or carrot puree. The age is indicated on the jars - from 4 months. The recipe of the products complies with all European standards for the production of food for children. There are no GMOs, flavors or colors in the puree.

In addition to the vegetable itself and water, the puree contains corn oil and rice flour. Corn oil is a source of unsaturated fatty acids, and rice flour is rich in fiber and amino acids. All Bebivita products contain minerals and vitamins necessary for the healthy and full development of your baby. For 100 g, you have to pay about 35-40 rubles.

3 Heinz

Quality control
Country: USA (made in Italy)
Rating (2018): 4.7

The Heinz company, based in the USA, supplies goods to more than one hundred countries around the world. The company has strict control systems in its factories, uses the latest equipment and modern technological advances. Puree recipes are developed together with leading pediatricians in Russia. Unique production methods help preserve vitamins and minerals in the finished product.

A set for the first complementary foods is offered as standard. In addition to the vegetables themselves, you can see corn flour in the composition, which is added for the best consistency. A portion of 80 g costs about 38-40 rubles.

2 Gerber

Without additives
Country: Switzerland
Rating (2018): 4.8

The manufacturer of Gerber products is the Swiss company Nestlé, which produces many products for children: from fermented milk mixtures to sweets. The company has been confidently holding its leading positions in the world market for over 100 years. The brand offers 4 types of vegetable components for the first stage of complementary feeding and 2 types of fruit. They have a delicate texture and help your baby learn to swallow foods that are thicker than milk. A special production method allows you to preserve nutrients and vitamins. All purees are made without the use of GMOs.

The complementary food contains only the vegetable indicated on the package, and no additives. On the jars it is reflected: “only carrots”, “only zucchini”, “only broccoli”, “only cauliflower”. The capacity holds 80 g of puree. It costs about 35-40 rubles.

1 Hipp

Quality proven over the years
Country: Germany
Rating (2018): 4.9

The German brand Hipp is a competitor to Nestlé and has been known to the world for over 100 years. As the first complementary food, the manufacturer recommends using vegetable purees, which are made from organically grown products, without the use of chemical fertilizers. Among the products on offer: cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, parsnips, zucchini, broccoli. Then you can try pumpkin and corn.

The contents of each package go through a quality control system, which is about 250 checks, ranging from the study of the soil for cultivation, ending with the analysis of raw materials and checking the finished puree. The company's laboratory is considered one of the best in Europe. You will have to pay for quality products a little more than for mashed potatoes of a domestic manufacturer. A jar of 80 g costs about 45 rubles, and 125 g - 65 rubles.

For a child in the initial period after birth, the main food is breast milk... But, for those who are not able to give him this method, an analogy has been invented in the form of milk formulas. Introducing complementary foods to a whole new level. The recommended age from which to engage in the introduction of complementary foods is 6 months, however, for medical reasons, the period may be shifted.

Many experts hold various discussions about this, and there is no definite answer as to which subtype is better to start with. Many people think that it is ideal to introduce vegetable purees from cabbage, beans, carrots and more, while others adhere to the principle of porridge first. These can include the most diverse, ranging from barley to ordinary buckwheat. Of course, the decision here rests with each parent individually and for the doctors who examine the child in the clinic.

Speaking of cereals, the most optimal option is a one-component dairy-free porridge, because there is a simple composition, which becomes more complicated as the crumbs get used to it. A feeding guide can be seen on each package and you can choose the option you need. The absence of dairy components allows you to remove an allergic reaction, because milk is considered a strong allergen. Well, do not forget about the ease of use of quick-cooked cereals, which speeds up the feeding process for many mothers. That is why you should know about the best representatives different options cereals for the first feeding. In this case, you should focus on several positions:

1. Composition;
2. Price;
3. Market demand for similar products;
4. Feedback from other moms;
5. The opinion of experts.

1. All manufacturers enrich their products with vitamin and mineral complexes;
2. You don't need to spend a lot of time on cooking;
3. The child's stomach quickly assimilates the porridge;
4. Homogeneous consistency that does not change when cooled;
5. Do not contain impurities that can harm the health of the child;
6. All ingredients are natural;
7. All cereals are quality controlled;
8. Reduced viscosity, making it easier to swallow components.

Thanks to such advantages, many mothers resort to the use of special cereals. And now almost each of them uses only industrial products.

The best porridge producers

Today, on the market of our country, you can find several leaders, among which 5 main ones stand out:

1. Heinz. This company has been showing the quality of its products for 25 years. She herself is from America, but there is a plant in Stavropol. Products are considered premium and purchased in our country.
2. Nestlé. Manufacturer from Switzerland. It has also been operating on the territory of our country for over 25 years and the production plant is located in Vologda. The main characteristics are pleasant taste and good composition.
3. Progress. Popular models of manufacturers are continued by this brand from Russia. Since 2000, he began his development with the FrutoNyanya brand of baby food. The production is located in Lipetsk and is equipped the latest technology... Many buyers note good consistency and taste characteristics, and an acceptable price allows you to replace imported brands with your own.
4. Fleur Alpin. This company is rightfully included in the category of the best manufacturers, because food is not only produced from natural products, but also belongs to the highest quality class. There is a high price here, which reduces the level of purchases, but due to the good composition and completely organic agricultural ingredients, the company finds its customers.
5. Urbis. This is a company from Israel, but it can be found on the territory of our state for more than 20 years. Most of all, the brand puts its efforts into the production of dairy-free cereals.

And in the event that you do not know which company is better to buy porridge, then it is worth talking a little about the categories of dairy-free cereals for the first feeding. These include:

1. Hypoallergenic;
2. Gluten-free;
3. Ready to eat.

It is important to remember that it is worth starting the introduction of porridge with buckwheat and rice.

The best hypoallergenic cereals

Of course, seeing new items in stores, parents are obliged to know that the introduction of a new component into food can cause an adverse reaction in the form of allergies. Therefore, it is best to start with a minimum and inject little by little, and then monitor the child's well-being. This addiction should last for at least 7 days.

In the event that red spots appear on the skin or the child feels itching, it is better to stop the injection process. And to reduce side effects, many mothers prefer to buy a hypoallergenic type of porridge. They are indispensable for those who have big problems with sensitivity.

Babysitter

This one-component product is known to everyone for its good quality... The popularity of models here is also due to the fact that it has been approved for use already from four months of age. A brand from Israel only specializes in these types of cereals, and you cannot find any harmful components in the form of salt, fructose, preservatives and many others. The composition includes a mineral and vitamin complex, which allows you to provide a pleasant taste sensation. Servings per pack is approximately 21.

Advantages:

• Natural composition;
• The optimal number of servings;
• Pleasant taste.

Disadvantages:

• Overpriced.

Budget brands of cereals can start with this option. The company has earned the approval not only of mothers, but also of many qualified professionals. The composition here is also completely natural, but the ingress of gluten is possible due to the form of production. This means that when a baby has an intolerance to such a component, it is better not to use this porridge.

Advantages:

• Good price;
• Good taste parameters.

Disadvantages:

• It can't be said for sure that it is gluten-free.

This list also includes such dairy-free hypoallergenic products that are of high quality. There are no impurities here, which has been verified by professional experts. It is suitable for consumption from the age of four months and has good taste. Many mothers note that when cooked, it forms a homogeneous, as well as light consistency.

Advantages:

• No harmful additives;
• Does not form lumps;
• Good taste.

Disadvantages:

• Quite a high price.

Gluten Free Porridge

Gluten is a substance found in many types of cereals. It can usually be found in semolina, oatmeal, and pearl barley. Why shouldn't such cereals be used by young children? There is a danger here in the deterioration of the stomach condition and the appearance of allergic reactions. Usually, with contraindications, rashes appear on the skin, a few weeks after the start of complementary feeding. Also, if a child loses his appetite or his sleep is disturbed, then it is worth resorting to the abolition of these types of cereals. It is best to start this kind of complementary feeding at 8 months.

The company is just acquiring its distribution, but it already has fans among many parents. It is one of a number of inexpensive porridge producers, but the product has a good composition and is enriched with a vitamin and mineral complex. You won't find gluten, sugar, salt, or other additives here. In the event that you do not know how to cook it, then it is worth remembering that it does not require cooking.

Advantages:

• Good price;
• Qualitative composition;
• Does not cause allergies.

Disadvantages:

• The brand is new among competitors;
• Possible lumps during cooking.

The one-component product belongs to a premium brand and contains the optimal combination of vitamins and minerals. One of the drawbacks is the high cost, but it completely depletes itself due to the presence of good characteristics.

Advantages:

• Enriched with many vitamins and minerals;
• Suitable for children who have allergy problems;
• Does not form lumps.

Disadvantages:

• High price.

In the event that you do not know which product is better to buy, then you should resort to this particular option. Most experts today recommend this brand because it has established itself as a good and reliable manufacturer. The composition does not contain any unnecessary components in the form of sugar, salt and preservatives. It is enriched with a vitamin and mineral complex, and is ready for use from the age of four months. The characteristics allow it to be attributed to the best choice, as well as an attractive price will allow you to easily purchase it for complementary foods.

Advantages:

• Does not cause allergies;
• Enriched with a vitamin and mineral complex;
• The best way;
• Recommended by professionals;
• Good price.

Disadvantages:

• Not found.

Ready-to-eat porridge

And for many, the selection criteria boil down to ease of preparation, or rather, the need only to heat the product. Such cereals can now already be found on the counter of any store, and they find their relevance precisely for those people who started complementary feeding with fruit and vegetable purees. The consistency is soft and the taste is quite pleasant.

Thanks to the addition of various fruits, it has an interesting taste and can be not only healthy, but also satisfying. The advantage of such cereals is that they are already completely ready, and you can take them with you even for a walk without opening them. Two firms are in greatest demand here: FrutoNyanya and Hipr.

These products are ready for use for children aged from six months. In addition to cereals, there may be an additive from various fruits, as well as crushed cookies. But, if you started complementary foods only with porridge, then it is better not to abuse the rapid introduction of this type of complementary foods. For convenience, manufacturers produce products in glass jars with a volume of up to 200 g. Many buyers note porridge due to the good combination of price and quality and the absence of harmful components. It also has good functionality in the form of taste and pleasant consistency.

Advantages:

• Composition from natural ingredients;
• Good taste.

Disadvantages:

• Small volume of the can;
• Only suitable for those who continued feeding after milk from fruits.

FrutoNanny

If you do not know how to choose porridge to start complementary feeding, then it is better to resort to this option. The company produces both dry and ready-made cereals. It is the second option that has gained great popularity among many buyers. Products in a jar are perfect for complementary foods, starting from six months, and there are no chemical components in the composition. The volume of production is 250 ml, and the price is quite reasonable.

Advantages:

• Good price;
• Recommended brand;
• Good composition;
• Convenient packaging.

Disadvantages:

• Recommended only for those people who have already introduced fruit puree into the child's complementary foods.

How much does the dairy-free porridge option cost?

The selection criteria for many buyers start primarily from the price category. In the event that you choose for the price, then get ready for the fact that the quality there will not be very good. It is better to evaluate not only these parameters, but also the composition, as well as customer reviews. The average price is in the range of 100-200 rubles. But all of the above product options with their prices are presented in the table below.

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Taking care of the health of the baby, we are used to giving him all the best, especially when it comes to baby food, which is most often used to feed the baby before switching to full nutrition. At the same time, it is important not only for it to be tasty, but also nutritious; one should not forget about the safety of children, whose bodies are susceptible to preservatives and food additives. Children especially love vegetable purees, presented in a wide range, and it is sometimes very difficult to choose what your baby needs, and the rating of children's purees can help with this. Such ratings are compiled on the basis of research conducted by experts, taking into account the reviews of consumers who express their opinions, including during the test purchase, where buyers make their choice, and the research laboratory specialists confirm this choice or criticize the product.

2018 baby puree rating from test purchase

In order to find out which vegetable puree is safe and suitable for your baby, Roskontrol specialists conducted a test purchase, in which manufacturers of baby puree from Russia and other countries participated. This time, we tested the Babushkino Lukoshko children's vegetable puree, the production of which was established at the Faustovo baby food factory, and the Gerber brand puree from the well-known Nestle company. The experts also compared the composition and useful properties of the "Speleonok" baby food from the "Sady Pridonya" enterprise, vegetable mixtures of the famous brands Semper, Hipp, Heinz and Bebivita from Kaliningrad.

Not all manufacturers will like the data of the study, while it is worth noting that none of the samples under study corresponds to the special GOST, but they are all made according to TU, which means that the consumer will not know how this puree was prepared. The rating of baby puree, created on the basis of the results of these studies, may differ from what ordinary consumers saw, so it is worth considering the quality of the products of each manufacturer separately.

• Puree "Babushkino Lukoshko" has an attractive appearance and good taste, although it is recognized by the experts as the most acidic, moreover, it has a higher salt content. "Granny's basket" also contains a large number of sugar, and this despite the fact that the label does not say anything about the presence of sugar. Mashed potatoes "Babushkino Lukoshko" received the highest safety index, which makes it possible to put the mashed potatoes produced by him in the first place in the rating.

• • Baby puree "Speleonok" was highly appreciated by experts who, first of all, investigated the color, smell and taste. Puree from this manufacturer has a rich color and original taste, it has the highest naturalness index.

• • Mashed potatoes of the Gerber trademark, according to experts, have a mild taste and smell, while the consistency of the puree is watery, and the taste is bitter, which not every child will like. Gerber puree is recognized by experts as one of the most useful.

• • Mixes "Hipp" also do not have the most attractive appearance, moreover, they have a strong bitterness, distracting and extraneous taste, which babies do not always like.

• Experts rated the taste and appearance of Heinz puree unsatisfactory. In particular, the specialists were not satisfied with the too liquid consistency and delamination of the liquid from the solid component of the product. The mass fraction of dry matter in this puree is the smallest, therefore it is considered the most watery. Mashed potatoes of this brand are also considered one of the most salty, while the amount of sugar in it is minimal, although somewhat overestimated. Experts, having studied the composition of Heinz puree, recognized it as the most useful.

• • Semper's products were also not assessed by the experts. the best way- mashed potatoes from this manufacturer are too thick, and its taste is poorly expressed, which is especially important for a child. In terms of wateriness, this is the thickest puree, besides, Semper is saltier than other samples under study. As for the sugar content, Semper puree contains the most.

• Puree Bebivita did not take part in the study at all, since it consists of two components - potatoes and pumpkin, which means that it would be wrong to compare it with other specimens. Puree Bebivita is recognized as one of the most sour, and children do not like it very much.

When making a rating of baby puree for newborns, you can evaluate different indicators, but the main one is, after all, the content of sugar and carbohydrates. In all the samples under study, the label indicates that they contain more sugar than carbohydrates, and this is impossible, in principle. Experts also examined the sterility of the packaging and all samples of baby puree passed this test. It should also be noted that information on the composition of puree is often unreliable, which is why the “Spelenok” puree lost its positions in the rating, in which a discrepancy was found in the amount of ascorbic acid - the only preservative allowed for use in the production of baby food. Manufacturers who use starch as a thickener are also not credible. This is what makes Semper and Bebivita products different.

Rating of different types of baby puree

In order for the baby to gradually get used to independent nutrition, he needs complementary foods in the form of a monocomponent puree, where broccoli deserves special attention. Only then can you start to give a puree consisting of several vegetables. The rating of baby broccoli puree could be headed with confidence by the Heinz brand - the ideal puree for the first vegetable supplement. This puree contains the necessary complex of vitamins and minerals - everything that is present in broccoli. In addition, the size of the jar that the baby can eat during the day attracts, which means that the product will not deteriorate and will not lose its taste. You can give broccoli puree to children starting at 4-5 months. Among domestic producers, the products of "Babushkino Lukoshko" and "Frutonyanya" deserve special attention.

Another vegetable that experts advise to introduce kids to is a zucchini, mashed from which also has all the necessary useful properties... On the market, such products are presented in a wide range, however, the rating of children's mashed zucchini may start from Frutonyanya - one of the most famous brands on the Russian market. Consumers are attracted not only by the ideal appearance and unique taste, but also by the quality of the packaging, where, in addition to the hermetically sealed lid, there is a dense polyethylene layer that prevents dirt and dust from getting under the lid. "Babushkino Lukoshko" produces similar products - these are convenient 100-gram jars at an affordable price. You can start complementary foods using zucchini puree from 5 months.

For older children who have gone through complementary foods using vegetable purees, milk mixtures and curds, we offer meat purees, which include a variety of meat products. Rabbit and turkey deserve special attention - they are irreplaceable companions of baby food. In 2018, Babushkino's Basket, Heinz and Tema are equally likely to lead the rating of baby rabbit and turkey puree. As for the puree of the Tema trademark, the opinions of consumers differ - many believe that a lot of salt is added to it, and mothers do not like the fact that the manufacturer uses starch as a thickener.