For a child under 3, if you’re considering Greek-style yoghurt for dinner, choose a plain, unflavoured, full-fat variety rather than relying on the “Greek-style” label alone, in line with guidance from Manger Bouger. Check the pot’s ingredients and how the yoghurt fits into your child’s dairy intake for the day. Before the age of one, Assurance Maladie recommends continuing with infant formula.
You’re looking for a dairy product for dinner and aren’t sure whether to choose a 0%, skimmed or semi-skimmed pot. Manger Bouger says these products aren’t suitable for children under 3 and recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products.
You’d rather check the ingredients than choose based on the “Greek-style” label. Product listings from Carrefour France and Auchan France include plain varieties made with milk, cream and cultures, with ingredients and fat content varying by product.
For a toddler, start with their age and the type of recipe, then choose a convenient format without assuming the pot size is the right serving.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Age and fat content | Check your child’s age and look for the terms “0%”, “skimmed” or “semi-skimmed”. Manger Bouger says these products aren’t suitable for children under 3. | If my child is under 3, I want to choose based on their age rather than the yoghurt’s label alone; around 50% of consumers are said to prioritise this fit. |
| Plain recipe | Read the product name and ingredients to tell plain yoghurt apart from a flavoured variety or one with added sugar. | I’m looking for plain yoghurt for dinner, not a vanilla-flavoured dessert; this would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Pack size and label | Compare the number and size of the pots, then check the label on the product you buy. Auchan France notes that ingredients may vary depending on the store’s online shopping service and the date of purchase. | To plan dinners, I want a convenient format and ingredients I can check on each pot; almost 20% of consumers are said to prioritise this practical need. |
This label alone doesn’t tell you whether a product contains flavourings or added sugar. For example, Auchan France lists a vanilla Yaos Plaisir Léger dessert whose ingredients include sugar.
Before you buy, compare the product name and ingredients of a plain variety with those of a flavoured one.
Manger Bouger guidance says that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed products aren’t suitable for this age group.
Check the fat content and, if your child has specific needs, ask their healthcare professional for advice.
Auchan France notes that the ingredients of its product may vary depending on the store’s online shopping service and the date of purchase.
When your order arrives, check the ingredients, listed allergens, use-by date and storage instructions on the pot.
Carrefour France lists Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots.
Carrefour France lists plain Greek-style yoghurt under its Carrefour Extra and SIMPL’ brands.
Auchan France lists plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots.
Lidl France describes Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for savoury and sweet recipes.
Yoghurt doesn’t automatically replace infant formula. Assurance Maladie recommends continuing with formula until the age of one. Consider your child’s total dairy intake rather than dinner alone.
Not as a regular choice: Manger Bouger says 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed products aren’t suitable for children under 3. The “Greek-style” label doesn’t change this; check the fat content of the specific product.
Read the product name and ingredients. Manger Bouger recommends plain, unflavoured dairy products for young children. The vanilla Yaos Plaisir Léger dessert listed by Auchan France, for example, includes sugar in its ingredients.
No. Grated cheese is a different type of dairy product. If you’re planning to serve it at dinner, check the type of milk used. Manger Bouger says children under 5 shouldn’t have raw milk or cheeses made with raw milk, except Emmental and Comté.