Frequently Asked Questions
Nutraboom
Babies from age 6 months upwards, lactating mothers, adults can eat our cereal. Our baby cereal serves as a unique and healthy source of complementary foods for breastfeeding babies.
Yes. All our cereals are made from 100% natural ingredients with no added preservatives or artificial colours.
Our cereals come in 4 unique variants created from locally sourced ingredients and are made up of a mix of grains, legumes, fruits, roots and tree vegetables and poultry.
Our baby food ingredients are made from an excellent combination of ingredients some of that contain naturally-occurring sugars. This helps to keep the foods tasty and flavour-filled for babies.
Our cereals should be consumed within two weeks of opening a pack.
Our cereal has a shelf life of 12 months.
Yes, you can continue breastfeeding or continue to give your baby milk in addition to feeding with our cereal. Our cereal is not a replacement for breastmilk or infant formula but serves as a complementary food.
Our ingredients are locally sourced from Nigerian farmers who meet up with our extremely high quality standards for our raw materials.
Yes we are NAFDAC certified and our products developed to international (FDA) standards.
Quality of food
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that are vital for healthy development, disease prevention and wellbeing. They cannot be produced by the body and can only be gotten from the diet.
Micronutrient deficiencies can cause several serious health issues. A lack of iron, folate and vitamins B12 and A can lead to anaemia. Anaemia is a condition in which there is a reduced number of red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration, causing fatigue, weakness, shortage of breath and dizziness.
No, even if micronutrients are introduced later in life, the effect of earlier deficiencies cannot be corrected. Children require vitamins and minerals in the right quantities and at the right time to enable them meet up their growth and developmental milestones, a lack of these nutrients before age 2 will irreversibly affect their growth and development.
Hidden hunger is defined as a form of under- nutrition that occurs when intake and absorption of vitamins and minerals is too low to sustain good health. it doesn’t depends on quantity but type of food intake.
Hidden hunger has no symptoms. A child can be chubby and gain weight but still be nutrient deficient. Hidden hunger usually manifests as the child grows and is often noticed when the child fails to meet up with their developmental milestones or have slow educational progress.
Dietician's Advice
Nutrition & Diet
How can you know if your baby is ready for solids?
Having good head control. Even if your baby can’t quite sit up on their own yet, they need to be able to hold their head up in order to start eating solids.
Being able to sit up with support.
No more tongue thrust instinct. This reflex causes a baby’s tongue to automatically push food out of their mouth, and it’s meant to stop choking.
Showing interest in trying food. “When your baby is staring at you while you are eating and trying to grab your food, it’s a good sign it’s time to start solids
You offer your little one a bit of food and they turn their head, swat at the spoon, or clamp their mouth shut. Babies refuse to eat every now and then for lots of reasons: They’re tired, sick, distracted, or just full. Don’t force-feed your baby, but do talk to your child’s doctor if you’re worried.
While picky eating may linger for weeks, even months, it rarely lasts. Your baby can become a picky eater for lots of reasons. When babies aren’t feeling their best — like when teething — familiar foods provide comfort. Or maybe your baby just isn’t ready to try a new food. Make sure you don’t give the baby junk food just because that’s all they want. Offer healthy foods, and a hungry baby will eventually eat them.
Sometimes mom and dad may be the source of baby’s feeding problem. “There’s a temptation to give older infants the same foods you’re eating. But that’s never a good idea if what you’re eating is junk. Start giving baby sweet, salty, or fatty foods now and it’ll be hard to keep break your child’s unhealthy eating habits when they are a toddler.
A baby’s undeveloped gastrointestinal system can’t deal with some foods that an adult’s body can. Honey, for example, may lead to infant botulism, which can be fatal. Always steer clear of chunky foods that pose choking hazards such as popcorn, hot dogs, raw fruits and veggies, raisins, and meat or cheese chunks.
Because so many things could be causing your baby’s feeding problems, it’s a good idea to talk to your dietician if you’re worried. Always call your child’s pediatrician right away if your baby is losing weight; if they gag or vomit when they have certain foods; if you suspect diarrhea, dehydration, or constipation; or if you think they have reflux. You shouldn’t feel shy about talking with your child’s doctor /Dietician if you have any questions or concerns.
Health Issues
Up to 8% of children have food allergies. Symptoms such as rash, diarrhea, vomiting, or stomach pain can show up suddenly. Though kids can be allergic to any food, milk, nuts, eggs, soy, wheat, and shellfish are the most problem foods. Food intolerances are more common than allergies and may cause gas, bloating, and belly pain. If you suspect a food allergy, work with your child’s doctor /diercian to find safe foods.
Diarrhea can quickly lead to dangerous dehydration. Signs include dry mouth, decrease in urination or wet diapers, no tears with crying, weight loss, lethargy, or sunken eyes. All are worth a call to baby’s doctor. Babies are rarely constipated. And it can be hard to tell if they are because how often babies have bowel movements can vary. For example, babies who only breastfeed may have a firm stool just once a day. Signs of constipation include hard stools that can be large and painful, and blood around the stool. Before trying home remedies, talk to your baby’s doctor.
Is nutraboom baby food the cause of your baby’s digestive issues?
It could be if you feed them directly from the food jar and save the leftovers for another meal. Doing that can introduce bacteria from your baby’s mouth into the food where it waits until the next time your baby eats it. When baby eats the leftover food it can lead to tummy trouble such as vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms.
As many as 2 out of 5 babies cope with colic — crying for hours at a time. Colic can start when a baby is 3 weeks old and usually goes away by their 3rd month. While colic won’t affect your baby’s appetite or ability to suck, a colicky baby may need time to calm down before they eat. And they may be inclined to spit up a little once they do. However, call their doctor about vomiting, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, or blood or mucus in their stool. These are not symptoms of colic.
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