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From what age my child can have Gerber?
From Age 6 Months and Above

Is Gerber Gluten Free
At Nestlé we ensure that major allergens including ingredients containing gluten are labeled on our products.

Is Gerber Halal?
All Nestle products in the Middle East respect all specifications and regulations mandated by the authorities in the region and are Halal.

What are the Gerber stages and how they are tailored to each age?
Gerber can be introduced to the Children from 6 Months old as it is for the transition from an all milk diet to solid food

Where is Gerber Organic available?
Gerber is available in the Major Pharmacies & Retailers around KSA, UAE, Qatar
Launching soon in Kuwait & Lebanon

Does Gerber contain Preservatives?
At Nestlé, the health and safety of our consumers are a top and non-negotiable priority.

Gerber Organic SKUs
- Mango
- Apple
- Pear
- Apple, Banana, Blueberry & Blackberry
- Pumpkin, Banana & Carrot
- Pear, Apple & Banana

How many servings can I offer my baby in a day?
The recommended daily serving is 1 pouch which provides your baby with 2 fruit serving equivalents

Can I give Pureé pouches to my child who has gluten intolerance/celiac disease?
You can offer the 4 variants that do not contain any oats or biscuits as they only contain natural fruit pureé and vitamin C and are free of gluten

Can I mix the Pureé with milk or other food items?
There is no harm in adding other ingredients to Cerelac pureé pouches, just be mindful about the ingredients you are adding to not risk a choking hazard

If you claim there are no preservatives, how do you keep the product safe for consumption for 12 months?
When producing the CERELAC puree, we boil the fruit and sterilize them at the same time, to ensure we kill all the bacteria in the fruits.

The pouch has more than 12g of sugar, isn’t that too much?
Cerelac pureé pouches have no added sugar, therefore the only content of sugar is coming naturally from the fruits

Is it considered as a main meal?
No, Cerelac Puree is a snack that doesn’t replace the main meal.

What Flavors are available?
Banana, Apple & oats
6 Fruits
Banana, Orange & biscuit
Apple, Carrot & Mango
Banana and Apple
Banana, Apple, Pear & Orange

My baby is not accepting the food and doesn’t want to eat, what can I do?
"It is normal for babies to reject the same food they previously accepted, as studies have proven that a child can refuse a certain food 8-15 times before they start to accept it.

What type of fitness activities should my 2-to-3-year-old participate in?
At this age, your child is naturally active as he learnt how to walk, run, kick and throw.

Is it safe to let my child eat food that has dropped to the floor?
You better not let your child eat a food that’s fallen to the floor even if it was picked up so quickly, as germs and bacteria can attach to

How do I know if my child's cut needs stitches?
Knowing if your child’s cuts and scrapes need medical attention or if stitches are required can be hard sometimes.

My tot has food allergies, so what should I look for when reading food labels?
If your child has food allergy, it’s quite important that you check the entire list of ingredients on food labels to see if his allergen is p

My son is a picky eater. What can I do to make him eat?
Picky eating is pretty normal during toddlerhood; Toddlers are supposed to be picky eate

I am concerned about contracting COVID-19. How concerned should I be?
This is a question many families are asking at the moment. There is a huge amount of information on the media about COVID-19 and it is leaving many of us anxious and confused.

I breastfeed my baby. Will he become infected with COVID-19 if I am infected? What can I do to protect my baby from becoming infected?
For new parents breastfeeding can pose many challenges and particularly during this time can cause anxiety.

I feed my baby with infant formula, can my baby be infected with the virus through the product?
We understand that in the current situation many parents will worry about risks of COVID-19 infection in their day to day lives.

I feed my Baby infant formula, would he be more protected against COVID-19 if I breastfeed him?
At Nestlé we believe that when possible breast feeding will provide the best nutrition for your baby.

I feed my baby with baby food, can my baby be infected with the virus through the product?
We understand that in the current situation many parents will worry about risks of COVID-19 infection in their day to day lives.

Should I sterilize my bottle although the preparation instructions say it is not required?
Yes. This is very important as all of your feeding equipment including bottles, teats, scoops, bowls, spoons, used by your baby should always be cleaned and sterilized or disinfected.

I am pregnant. Can my baby be infected with COVID-19 if I become infected?
Pregnancy can be a worrying time for many parents to be and the current COVID-19 pandemic is naturally adding to this anxiety.

What are the risks for my infant or child if they become infected and how can I protect them from COVID-19?
We currently do not know enough about COVID-19 to be certain of how it affects infants and children of different age groups specifically, but there have overall been less reported cases in young ch

I am infected with / have had contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19 what can I do to protect my child?
If you or a member of your household are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or have had contact with a confirmed positive COVID-19 case it is important to seek medical attention early.

I am infected with COVID-19, how can I still take good care of my baby and protect them?
It is natural for parents to worry how best to protect their child whilst still giving them all the care and attention they need.

How can I know if my baby is infected with COVID-19? What are the symptoms?
There is currently not enough known about COVID-19 to be certain of how it affects infants and children of different ages specifically.