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Yoghurt for babies?

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:51

Hi Mums!

In Oz they sell Baby Yoghurt for infants aged 6months. Do any supermarkets in Dubai sell baby yoghurt? A friend of mine hasn't been able to find any in Dubai, so we were just wondering if its avaliable at all?

Thanks!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 21:12
when you are buying the natural (is natural the same as plain?) yoghurt, do you get the low fat stuff or full fat?? use full fat versions of everything for babies, and natural yoghurt is the same as plain
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 20:39
when you are buying the natural (is natural the same as plain?) yoghurt, do you get the low fat stuff or full fat??
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:41
I see, good info, thanks ladies! I think DD will like yoghurt with some of her fruit mush' mixed in.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:41
Thanks HAK, as I'm not a big yoghurt eater myself, does the plain yoghurt have less additives and sugar as the other yoghurt you mentioned? I have no problem mixing it with fruits. But if I give DD plain 'adult' yoghurt, is that not too harsh on her tummy? *daft question, but this weaning business is, embarrassingly, a real challenge for me* shellly... this site might help, http://www.babyledweaning.com/ try not to stress about weaning, baby will find her own way! food under one is just for fun and all that! breast or formula milk is their main source of nutrition till then, I'm planning and hoping not to puree or mash and be minimal with the spoon... no "here comes the train" for me!! I'm far too lazy for that!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:34
Ive been wondering about yoghurt too. DD is 22 weeks and so far has eaten everything offered with great delight (sweet potato, pear, porridge, cauliflower, carrot etc). Id like to try her on yoghurts but i thought cows milk & products under 1yr was a no-no? Or is that just in the case of replacing milk feeds with cows milk? Cow milk is fine in yoghurt, cereals & food at 6+ months. It's a no no as a drink before 12 months as it's difficult to digest & it doesnt have enough nutrients needed for their growth & development. I use natural local plain yoghurt for DS since he was 6 months & he loves it. To add flavour, sometimes I mix his yoghurt with 1/2 pot of organix or hipp organic fruit pots. Baby yoghurts are so over priced & there are only very few brands with no added sugar.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:33
Or is that just in the case of replacing milk feeds with cows milk? yes, that's the issue!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:30
Ive been wondering about yoghurt too. DD is 22 weeks and so far has eaten everything offered with great delight (sweet potato, pear, porridge, cauliflower, carrot etc). Id like to try her on yoghurts but i thought cows milk & products under 1yr was a no-no? Or is that just in the case of replacing milk feeds with cows milk?
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:48
Thanks HAK! I'm liking the idea of keeping it simple! ;)
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:33
Thanks HAK, as I'm not a big yoghurt eater myself, does the plain yoghurt have less additives and sugar as the other yoghurt you mentioned? I have no problem mixing it with fruits. But if I give DD plain 'adult' yoghurt, is that not too harsh on her tummy? *daft question, but this weaning business is, embarrassingly, a real challenge for me* yes, it'll be fine. If you want, choose a Western brand (Onken or Rachel's/ Yeo Valley) big pot of plain yoghurt, but yes, it's fine. You'll see a lot of the yoghurts branded as "children's" or "kids" are absolutely rammed with added sugar and artificial flavourings and colourings - they're all deemed safe to eat, of course, but, well, I wouldn't eat them, so I won't give them to my children! There are no daft questions when it comes to weaning - just keep it simple - give them what you'd eat, well-balanced, least-processed possible.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:04
Thanks HAK, as I'm not a big yoghurt eater myself, does the plain yoghurt have less additives and sugar as the other yoghurt you mentioned? I have no problem mixing it with fruits. But if I give DD plain 'adult' yoghurt, is that not too harsh on her tummy? *daft question, but this weaning business is, embarrassingly, a real challenge for me*
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:01
"baby" yoghurt is just normal yoghurt but without the added sugar and colourings (at least the Rachel's etc stuff is). Don't get me wrong, it's yummy, and all that, but at that price, it's such a rip-off and there'd nothing wrong with normal yoghurt for them. If you want a fruit yogurt and want to control the additives and sugar, add some fruit purée to plain yoghurt. I used to use those Ella's Kitchen pouches to get a bit more variety in! <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 10/05/2011</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:59
Ah thanks Nutty! I am happy to hear it is available in Dubai. ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:56
Hi, Spinneys sell this type of yoghurt, think its called Rachel something? 4 pots for around 20aed but can get 2/3 servings out of each. Only bought a few times and then moved LO onto local fresh yoghurt at 1aed per pot.
 
 

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