When introducing solids, choose an unflavoured organic recipe and check that it is made with whole milk. The organic logo doesn’t tell you the flavour or whether the product contains milk, so check the ingredients. If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, follow medical advice before offering them a dairy product.
If you’re starting to introduce solids, Manger Bouger recommends offering plain, unflavoured dairy products, starting with small amounts. The words ‘Greek-style’ don’t mean you can skip checking the ingredients.
If organic status matters to you, look for the Euro-leaf logo on the pot. Agence Bio says this logo shows that the product meets EU organic farming rules; you should also check the ingredients of the product you’re buying.
If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, don’t assume that sheep’s milk yoghurt is a suitable substitute for cow’s milk yoghurt. Ameli reminds readers that an elimination diet must exclude the identified allergen. Follow the advice of the healthcare professional looking after your child.
When choosing organic Greek-style yoghurt while introducing solids, check the ingredients and allergens first, then choose a format that suits the amount you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Plain recipe | The ‘plain’ description, the ingredients and whether flavourings or added sugar are present; also check that it isn’t a 0% or skimmed version. | For my child’s first taste, I want an unflavoured dairy product rather than a vanilla recipe. Around 36% of consumers put this choice of recipe first. |
| Organic certification | The Euro-leaf logo on the pot, as well as the ingredients list for the variety you’ve chosen. | I want to be able to identify the product’s organic status and check its ingredients before buying; around 29% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Milk content | Whether milk is listed among the ingredients, and any medical advice that applies if your child has a diagnosed allergy. | If my child needs to avoid a specific allergen, simply switching to a different type of milk doesn’t help me choose. This precaution is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Pack size and storage | The number of pots, their size and any storage instructions after opening. | At first, I’ll only serve a few teaspoons, and I want to be able to use the rest according to the instructions on the packaging. Around 14% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
Organic describes how a product is made; it doesn’t mean the recipe is plain. Manger Bouger recommends unflavoured dairy products when introducing solids, while Auchan’s product listing for Les 2 Vaches organic vanilla yoghurt mentions cane sugar.
First choose a recipe that suits this purpose, then check its organic labelling.
Carrefour Bio and Auchan Bio sheep’s milk yoghurts are still dairy products. If an allergy has been diagnosed, you must avoid the allergen identified as part of your child’s medical care.
In this situation, don’t offer another dairy yoghurt without advice from the healthcare professional looking after your child.
According to Manger Bouger, 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed dairy products aren’t suitable for children under three. Neither ‘organic’ nor ‘Greek-style’ tells you the full composition of the product you’ve chosen.
Read the product description and nutritional information on the pot before offering it to your child.
Manger Bouger recommends starting with a few teaspoons. A 400 g pot may suit a family, but your baby’s first portions will only use a small amount.
Choose a pack size that suits your household’s consumption and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
These products let you compare specific recipes; a brand’s inclusion here doesn’t mean that we recommend its entire range.
Carrefour offers organic Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g, as well as an organic sheep’s milk version in a pack of 2 × 150 g.
Auchan offers plain organic Greek-style cow’s milk yoghurt in a pack of 4 × 125 g, as well as a plain sheep’s milk version.
Auchan offers Vrai plain organic Greek-style yoghurt in a 400 g pot.
The range includes an organic vanilla Greek-style yoghurt, listed by Auchan.
E.Leclerc offers Bio Village organic whole-milk Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of 2 × 150 g.
For a healthy baby, dairy products can be introduced as part of the weaning process. Ameli says this can begin after four full months and no later than six months; breast milk or infant formula should remain the basis of their diet.
Not for a child under three: Manger Bouger says that 0%, skimmed and semi-skimmed dairy products aren’t suitable for them. Check the exact recipe, as ‘organic’ and ‘Greek-style’ don’t tell you the fat content on their own.
To start with, choose a plain, unflavoured dairy product, in line with Manger Bouger’s guidance. Auchan’s listing for Les 2 Vaches organic vanilla yoghurt mentions cane sugar, so the organic label doesn’t mean the recipe is plain.
Don’t assume it’s a suitable substitute: sheep’s milk yoghurts are still dairy products. If an allergy has been diagnosed, follow the advice on which foods your child should avoid and speak to their healthcare professional before offering another type of animal milk.
Look for the Euro-leaf logo on the label. According to Agence Bio, it shows that the product meets EU organic farming rules. Then read the product description and ingredients to check that the recipe you’ve chosen is plain and unflavoured.