For parents and babies

With all the things out there we can buy for our babies, what’s the best and worst of it all? This is our product testing area, we'll look at what is worth having in your arsenal and what exactly should be left in the shops.

Boots Baby Organics. When our son moved onto solids we opted for the big brands, Boots own powdered porridge was first on our list, mainly because we wanted him to eat healthy foods and nothing with pesticides in there, but as it turned out it had gluten in there which isn’t so great for babies. The Department of Health recommends that gluten should not be given to babies under six months, and never as a first weaning food for babies with a family history of allergy or colic disease. With all the choice on the shelves, it isnt easy to pick up the right box, but to help you make that decision, we recomend Hipp Organics...

GI's advice is to opt for Hipp organic, there’s no need to mix milk beforehand, just add water, which is great when it comes to convenience and its gluten free. Also sold at Boots and other stores, it comes in a great range for different ages, this one is suitable for 6 months or older.