HiPP 'n' Healthy (Hipp Baby Food)

Member Name: grown_up_girlie

Product:	Hipp Baby Food
Date:	18/11/08 (340 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Organic, GM Free, Nutritioius, Convienant

Disadvantages: Slightly more expensive than other brands

HiPP Organic Products
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Ordinarily I make my own home-made baby purées as I like to know that my daughter is eating fresh, organic produce and I also rest well in the knowledge of knowing what's going into her mouth i.e. no salt or chemicals.

However, what I want and the practicality of life are two entirely different things so it's not always an option to offer her my home-made food for every meal, such as the occasions when we are out.

This is where I bring you my review of the 'HiPP Organic' range of baby foods and drinks.

What I like most about the range is that it is 100% organic. Organic produce has become more and more popular as we have realised that a lot of produce we have been consuming has been genetically modified and filled/covered with chemicals and packed full of sugar and salts.

Like any parent I would only want what's nutritionally best for my child so I believe that for those occasions when I cant offer my homemade food the 'HiPP Organic' range comes as the next best thing.

HiPP have been making baby foods for over 50 years and specialise in making foods with the highest quality produce. They have since become one of the top manufacturers of organic baby foods - so much so, they have frequently won awards for their high quality.

What makes this high quality is:
· They only use certified organic ingredients
· They use no harmful pesticides
· They use no GM (Genetically Modified) ingredients
· They produce good home-cooked tastes
· There are no artificial colours or preservatives in any recipe
· Only free-range meat is used
· There are no antibiotics or growth-promoting hormones in any of their products
Each item in the 'HiPP Organic' range is clearly labelled with the weaning stage and age suitability for each individual product along with whether the item is gluten free, suitable for vegetarians, egg free and whether it has no added wheat, soya, nuts or milk products, and if they are suitable for ovo-lacto vegetarians.

Convenience & Range
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I find the convenience of using jars brilliant. The contents of the jars are contained within a clear jar and come with a protective popper type lid which will indicate if the jar has been tampered with any way. The labels guide you as to how to store the food, warm it and there is specific information as to ingredients and nutritional information on every item.

Jars, Dried Recipe's & Finger Food Range:

The 'HiPP Organic' jars which are available as both sweet and savoury options and are either meat based or vegetarian based, are available in 80g, 125g and 190g jars (Dependent on the child's weaning stage) and can be served at room temperature or warmed up in warm water.

The 'purely fruit' pots are available in 4 x 100g individual pots which are sealed with a foil lid for freshness and can be eaten straight from the pot.

The dried recipe range comes in 160g packs and can be mixed with either the infants' normal milk or cooled boiled water. The range consists of both deserts and breakfast cereals.

The finger food range includes organic biscottes (10 months plus), ruskits (6 months plus) and elephant biscuits (10 months plus) that are available in a foil sealed bag - for freshness, which then is contained in a box.

Milks:

The HiPP Organic Milk Range consists of 3 infant formulas - one for each stage of your child's development.

1) HiPP Organic Infant Milk - Suitable from birth onwards which is nutritionally complete

2) HiPP Organic Follow On Milk - which is suitable from 6 months onwards and should be used as part of a mixed diet when moving from an infant milk formula. It can be used on its own as a drink, on breakfast cereals or mixed in with solid foods. This milk is available in 27g individual sachets, 900g pouches or as a ready-made 500ml carton.

3) HiPP Organic Good Night Milk Drink - which has been specially formulated as a night milk drink for 6 - 36 month old infants as an alternative to their evening follow-on-milk feed or meal.

Drinks:

A fennel drink, which is made up with boiled water and cooled then given as a mild and soothing drink in a bottle or beaker - this is ideal for infants over 4 months old.

The juice is in actual fact mineral water with a hint of apple juice and is suitable from 4 months onwards. This is available in 2 size bottles and as I find it's suitably thirst quenching for my baby when she doesn't want her milk.

Smoothies - there are currently 2 types of smoothies (Apple & Raspberry and Apple & Banana) in this range of drinks, each bottle offers 1 complete portion of fruit, which is perfect for any infant over the age of 10 months old.

These smoothies are so good for your infant that the Apple & Raspberry one has been given the 'Soil Association's Organic Food Award 2008'.


Cost
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Seeing as the 'HiPP Organic' products are strictly 'organic' this is reflected in the price thus making it slightly more expensive than the other leading brands. However, you will find that there are constantly special offers on at the local supermarkets and price can start as low as 50p per a single 125g jar.

For me I can have peace of mind knowing my daughter is only getting the best nutritionally so to me it's well worth the extra few pence.


Stockists
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Most supermarkets and chemists stock the 'Hipp Organic' range of baby foods and drinks.

You can also purchase 'HiPP Organic' food and non-food products directly from their online shop:

www.hipp.co.uk/shop/index.html


Need More Information?
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If you require more information about the 'Hipp Organic' range then you can visit their website at:

www.hipp.co.uk

For more information about why to chose organic baby foods please go to:

www.hipp.co.uk/organic_quality/why.htm

To join the 'HiPP Organic' Baby Club (Vouchers, baby advice etc) then go to:

www.hipp.co.uk/register.htm

© grown_up_girlie, November 2008

Summary: A perfectly balanced range of baby foods and drinks.