Market analysis of 209 products aimed at children under 12 months, uncovered that more than a quarter of the products contained more sugar by volume than Coca-Cola, with some containing 184 per cent of the sugar levels of the soft drink.
With many babies sucking the food straight from the pouch, they are at an increased risk of tooth decay as a result of the longer time the food is in contact with their teeth.
Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, said, “These products often come with no warning about sucking directly from the pouch. It means food sits on the teeth for longer, especially dangerous when it’s high in sugar, and stops babies learning how to chew or experience different textures.”
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