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AIBU to think it's strange there's no discussion of latest baby food pouches news on here?

59 replies

parakeet · 28/04/2025 18:09

Maybe I've missed it.
Here's the BBC report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62j0l0gg4go

A toddler with blondey-brown hair sucking a pouch of baby food, which she is holding with both hands. She is wearing a burgundy top and dungarees.

Baby food pouches low in key nutrients, lab testing finds

Parents are being "misled" by marketing from leading baby food companies, experts tell BBC.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62j0l0gg4go

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Happyinarcon · 28/04/2025 18:38

I don’t think it’s fair to say everyone already knew this therefore it’s not news. I certainly didn’t know it, and there’s a large migrant population who also probably have no idea. Baby food should meet certain nutritional standards. I hope whichever governing body takes action and enforces some

TropicofCapricorn · 28/04/2025 18:32

All "baby food" is utter shite.

Just give them real food.

Thatroomismine · 28/04/2025 18:32

bluebunnyjacket · 28/04/2025 18:24

You only have to look on the back of the pouch to realise they put Apple juice in things like shepherds pie to get a baby to eat them. I don't think it's news

It isn't new. I remember 21 years ago the health visitor did a talk on weaning and I distinctly remember her having cans of coke and teaspoons next to the jars comparing the two and there was more sugar in a jar of baby food.

ObstreperousCushion · 28/04/2025 18:31

There have been threads over the years - people get pretty defensive and don’t like to see the evidence that these pouches aren’t the nutritious option that they are advertised as. Lots of ‘but it’s just veg, like you’d cook yourself’.

I’m pretty annoyed with manufacturers who advertise them so misleadingly. It’s similar to the completely unnecessary follow on formula or growing up milk - big companies aiming for profits rather than what is best for babies.

bluebunnyjacket · 28/04/2025 18:24

You only have to look on the back of the pouch to realise they put Apple juice in things like shepherds pie to get a baby to eat them. I don't think it's news

Dinosaurshoebox · 28/04/2025 18:18

This isn't news, just common sense.

Ready meals aren't that healthy...

BelfastBard · 28/04/2025 18:16

I’m not really surprised in all honesty. Those pouches are the equivalent of feeding your baby a microwave dinner every night IMO. I don’t actually know anyone who used them other than in an emergency out and about. They really shouldn’t be forming the bulk of any child’s diet.

Utterlyincandescently · 28/04/2025 18:12

There was a thread this morning on it, I think