5 Best Baby Cereals in Nigeria

Babies are tender, delicate and so are their body and digestive systems. Hence, one has to be very cautious of what one feeds his or her babies. It is true that breast milk contains all the nutrients a baby needs. However, breast milk is not enough for some babies and they want even more food. This is an ideal situation to incorporate baby cereal into the child’s diet. It is the parent’s responsibility to find a friendly cereal for his or her child. The best cereals for babies in Nigeria have some criteria that must be met to make them appropriate for any baby.

5 Best Baby Cereals in Nigeria

Below are criteria that a good baby cereal must tick:

Organic/ Non-Organic

Be sure to choose only baby cereal products that are made from organic constituents. This is to avoid pesticides, fungicides, and other dangerous chemicals that can be found in non-organic baby cereals.

Nutrients

It is important that you consider the nutritive content of baby cereal. Nutrients you should look out for include Iron, Protein, vitamin A, B, C, and D, folic acid, phosphorus, and so on.

Grain Content

Your child’s cereal should contain whole grains. Examples of grains found in baby cereals are rice, millet, wheat, oats. Some cereals have these grains mixed in them.

Below are the top best cereals for babies in Nigeria

Gerber organic single-grain oatmeal cereal

Gerber is a healthy food brand for your child. The brand makes sure to provide parents with cereal options that are not overly complex in composition. The Gerber organic single-grain oatmeal cereal contains only oatmeal which reduces the chances of allergies for your child. The cereal is fortified with iron for your developing tot and ideal for babies within the ages of 4 to 6 months. It also does not contain extra flavors or additives, totally eliminating the possibilities of allergic reactions.

Nestle Cerelac Wheat(With Milk Cereal)

The Nestle Cerelac Wheat (With Milk Cereal) is for babies who are at least 1 year old and who can make do with heftier foods. It is made of wheat flour, sugar, corn, palm oil, canola, and other nutritious materials. It is also easily digestible so will not put a baby at risk of constipation.

Nestlé CERELAC Oats & Wheat

The Nestlé CERELAC Oats & Wheat contains two grains. It is easy to mix with a baby’s favourite vegetable or fruit puree. When prepared, it has a fine texture and is ideal for babies from 6 months.

Nestlé CERELAC Baby Rice

Nestlé CERELAC Baby Rice contains single grains and is rich in iron. This cereal is ideal for babies from 4 months old. When prepared, it has a smooth texture. CERELAC can be easily mixed with vegetable or fruit puree for a tasty variation. The CERELAC Baby Rice is not recommended for infants under 4 months of age.

Happy Baby Organic Probiotic Baby Cereal(With Choline Oatmeal)

Happy Baby Organics is another children friendly brand you should consider for your child. The Happy Baby Organics baby cereal (Oatmeal) is gluten-free and made with only four ingredients: organic whole grains, organic oats, Vitamin C, and iron to support brain development. In fact, it contains about 45% of iron sufficient for a daily need. The grains used are sourced from trusted farms and are of top quality. This cereal has a silky-smooth texture which makes it a great first food for any baby. It is also perfect for a baby with a sensitive stomach.

Earth’s Best Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal

This brand has a baby food for every stage of a baby’s life, 4 months to 1 year. All you need to do is choose the appropriate baby food based on your baby’s age. Earth’s Best Organic Infant Cereals are great options as first food for your child as they transition to solids. Earth’s best cereals are made with organic whole grains and are fortified with iron for infant growth and development. The cereal does not contain any artificial flavor or sweeteners.

Beech-Nut

This is one of the best cereals for babies in Nigeria made with only oats flour as its main grain. It is rich in vitamins and gives the required nutrient for a baby. Beech-nut has cereals with different flavors including fruits and vegetables. The brand boasts of using simple ingredients.

Nurture Me Organic Blended Grains

The Nuture Me cereals is blended with fruits and grains. It is made with 100% naturally occurring plant-based nutrients, which aids digestion and nutrient absorption for a baby’s growth. There is the Organic Quinoa Cereals, made with Quinoa and Banana, which is a healthy alternative to rice. The brand has different arrays of flavor such as apple and peach. It contains many nutritive contents needed for a baby in stage 2 of feeding (6 months).

Kabrita Organic Goat Milk Porridge Cereal

Kabrita Organic uses Goat Milk Formula which is naturally easy to digest and gentle on a baby’s stomach. This brand believes that goat milk leads to a smaller, softer and looser curd in the tummy, and has superior digestibility than cow milk. The Kabrita Organic Goat Milk Porridge Cereal is free from pesticides and other harmful chemicals. It does not contain sugars, flavours but the necessary fats and vitamins needed for a child’s growth. It is also a multi-grain porridge cereal (containing more than one grain).

Happy Tot Organic Super Morning Baby Cereal

The Happy Tot Organic Super Morning Baby Cereal is suitable for babies in the 4th feeding stage (1 year). That is, your baby must be more than a year to take the Happy Tot Organic Super Morning Baby Cereal. It is made with organic fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The Super Morning baby cereal is a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It contains nutrients such as Chia seeds, Fibre, Vitamin A and C, Omega 3s. The Happy Tot Super Morning cereal come in varieties, blended with different organic fruits such as cinnamon, creamy yogurt, apples, banana, and so on.

 

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