The first lure plays an important role in the formation of immunity, as well as in the physical and mental development of the baby. That is why it is important that the child’s acquaintance with adult food begins with really high-quality products, which include Gerber baby puree.
Brand history
Almost 90 years ago, back in 1927, the history of the Gerber trademark began. And this happened in the US state of Michigan thanks to the wife of the owner of one cannery. Dorothy Gerber was just making mashed potatoes for her six-month-old child when she came up with one brilliant idea: why not try to make this children's dish at her husband’s enterprise?
The very first batch of such food, released in 1928, was a resounding success. At first, the Gerber product range consisted of 5 types of mashed potatoes: from carrots, spinach, green peas, prunes and beef soup. Most parents liked the idea and the taste of canned foods so much that gradually the company began to increase its assortment.
Today, Gerber baby food, the photo of which is presented in the article, has more than 500 types of products, which are presented in 30 countries of the world. At least 80 of them are offered on the Russian market.
Secrets of Gerber production and quality
The Gerber brand follows all quality standards that apply to baby food in every country in the world. Specialists of the plants control the entire process of mashed potatoes production, starting from seed preparation to the release of the next batch of jars.
There are several key secrets to the success of the Gerber trademark:
- Exceptional quality of all products, which is guaranteed by each Gerber manufacturing country. Gerber baby food is the result of close cooperation with the best suppliers of fruits and vegetables grown in ecologically clean areas. Mothers can be sure that only safe, fresh and high-quality raw materials are delivered to Gerber factories.
- Particular attention is paid directly to the process of mashed potatoes. Baby food is prepared in conditions of absolute sterility. Product quality control is carried out in special laboratories located directly at the factory.
- Specialists from factories in different countries have taken care to diversify the Gerber food. The manufacturer offers a wide range of mashed potatoes in traditional jars and in soft packaging. When compiling a new menu, Gerber does not forget to listen to the opinions of mothers who are best aware of their baby’s eating habits.
Product classification
The Gerber company produces a wide range of baby food, which includes:
- one-component mashed potatoes (fruit and vegetable);
- multicomponent fruit and vegetable purees;
- softened fruit purees;
- vegetables with meat;
- fruit and milk desserts.
Depending on age, all Gerber products are classified in a specific way.
- The first step includes the range of baby food with which pediatricians recommend starting feeding.
- From 6 months, Gerber products (fruit and vegetable purees) are offered, which are introduced at the next stage after the first feeding, but not earlier than the age of 6 months.
- From 8 months, mashed potatoes are recommended, which introduces the baby to new products.
- From 9 months the next stage begins at the stage of complementary feeding.
- From 10 months, mashed potatoes are shown, which are very popular with older babies.
It is not at all difficult to figure out what kind of food is intended for a child of a certain age. This information is indicated on the label of each jar of mashed potatoes: the first step, 6, 8, 9 or 10 months.
The first lure with Gerber
Sooner or later, every mother faces the problem of choosing high-quality baby food. If the baby is exclusively breastfed, gaining weight well, pediatricians recommend introducing complementary foods after they reach six months of age. But for children on artificial or mixed feeding, acquaintance with adult food occurs earlier. It was for them that Gerber nutrition was developed from 4 months. Starting from this age, you can gradually introduce vegetables and fruits into the diet, which are important for the health and development of the child. They are sources of vitamins, macro- and microelements, which are necessary for the growth of the baby.
Mashed potatoes for the first feeding is specially marked on the jar “First Stage” and is represented by the following product range:
- One-component fruit and vegetable purees: apple, pear, peach, prunes, carrots and zucchini.
- Soft mashed fruit: apple.
- Multicomponent fruit and vegetable purees: apple and zucchini, zucchini with milk, cauliflower and potatoes, broccoli and zucchini, apple and peach, apple and pear and others (a total of 14 items).
Unicomponent and multicomponent mashed potatoes
Acquaintance of a baby with an adult table begins only with one-component mashed potatoes. As a rule, pediatricians recommend starting lure with an apple. It is important that the prepared mashed potatoes meet all the quality and safety requirements that apply to baby food. Gerber products fully comply with these criteria.
One-component puree from a leading global manufacturer is allowed to be included in the baby’s diet from the age of 4 months. These are such types of baby food as apple, pear, peach, prunes, zucchini and carrots. As early as 6 months, banana puree is added to the presented assortment.
When the baby has already met with one-component mashed potatoes, he does not have any allergic reactions and upset stool, you can proceed to the next stage of feeding. It consists in introducing multicomponent puree into the diet. The Gerber product range includes several types of baby food that are recommended from 4 months (apple and pear, apple and peach, apple and pumpkin, zucchini and apple, etc.) and six months of age (apple, apricot and banana).
Unicomponent and multicomponent mashed potatoes can not only ease the work of mom, save the time required to prepare the dish, but also make the baby’s diet healthy and varied.
Soft mashed fruit puree
Along with mashed potatoes in glass jars, Gerber also produces soft packs. It has a number of advantages compared to traditional Gerber serve. Mashed potatoes, regardless of packaging, are identical in taste.
Firstly, soft packaging is convenient and practical. You don’t have to worry about the jar of mashed potatoes breaking and the contents spilling. It is convenient to take baby food in soft packaging with you for a walk or a trip. It takes up a minimum of space in the travel bag.
Secondly, thanks to soft packaging, the baby learns to eat on its own, while developing hand motor skills. In this case, it is not necessary to use a spoon. Softened fruit purees are presented in a wide assortment. From 4 months of age, babies are invited to try an apple, and from 6 months of age you can introduce another 5 new types of mashed potatoes.
A complete diet for the baby from Gerber
Gerber baby food is not only mashed potatoes in jars and soft packaging, intended for the introduction of the first feeding. This is a real full-fledged diet for a little gourmet.
For the main meal, mashed potatoes from the Vegetables with Meat series are offered. It is recommended to introduce it after meeting with one-component and multi-component nutrition, but not earlier than 6 months. The manufacturer’s product range includes the following Gerber products: spaghetti puree with chicken, stewed vegetables with beef, tender vegetables with a rabbit, etc.
After lunch, the baby can enjoy a real fruit and milk dessert. Apricot, peach, banana, strawberries with cottage cheese and special yogurt puree will surely please even the most capricious child. A full-fledged diet from "Gerber" will allow each mother to pay more attention to the development of the child, and not spend it, standing at the stove.
Gerber (baby food): customer reviews
Parents who have already tried Gerber products are mostly satisfied with it. They confirm that puree of the Gerber trademark has a natural composition, pleasant taste, delicate texture. And the jar is compact in size. The kid completely eats his portion, and thus does not have to overpay for the extra volume.
Gerber baby puree, reviews of which are mostly positive, does not suit buyers only at a high price. But, as you know, you have to pay for quality. And this is truly a golden truth.
Baby food "Gerber": reviews of experts
Difficulties with the introduction of the first feeding arise in mothers of allergic children. They need to choose only those vegetables and fruits that will be safe for the child. Therefore, most pediatricians recommend introducing into the diet of babies prone to allergies, it is puree brand Gerber, considering it the best alternative to home cooking.
It has been proven that Gerber products are made exclusively from environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic vegetables and fruits. Thanks to this, children do not have rashes on the skin, stools are normalized, and there is no pain in the abdomen. This is confirmed not only by customer reviews, but also by pediatricians.