29 APR 2025
Last night’s Panorama revealed the ugly truth about baby food pouches – and the Oral Health Foundation is warning parents to take a closer look at what’s really inside.
Many baby food pouches are being marketed as suitable for babies as young as four months old, despite government and World Health Organisation guidance saying babies should only be fed breastmilk or formula until six months.
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, says: “Unfortunately, baby food labelling is still incredibly misleading. Brands claim these products are suitable from four months, which goes directly against NHS and WHO advice.”
The programme also exposed how these pouches, while convenient, often fall short when it comes to nutrition, and can do harm. One pouch from a well-known brand – Heinz sweet potato, chicken, and veggies – contained just 0.325mg of iron. According to NHS gui… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
