Cerelac vs Nutribom: Which Baby Cereal to Choose in Nigeria
Cerelac and Nutribom are both instant baby cereals for babies starting solid food. Cerelac is made by Nestlé and comes in 1kg packs with milk already added, in flavours labelled for babies from 6, 7 or 12 months. Nutribom comes in smaller 350g packs at a much lower price, in six flavours labelled from 6 months. This guide compares the two, adds Aptamil’s cereals as a third choice, and shows today’s prices in Nigeria.
Breast milk or formula stays your baby’s main food in the first year. Health bodies such as the World Health Organization advise starting solid food at around 6 months. Ask your doctor or health worker if you want to start earlier, or if your baby has allergies.
Cerelac vs Nutribom at a glance
| Cerelac | Nutribom | |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size we stock | 1kg | 350g |
| Flavours in stock | Wheat, Mixed Fruits & Wheat, Honey & Wheat | Rice, Maize, Oats, Multigrain, Honey & Wheat, Banana & Apple |
| Age on pack | 6, 7 or 12 months, by flavour | 6 months for every flavour |
| Price per pack (25 Oct 2026) | ₦18,000–₦19,500 | ₦2,300 |
| About per 100g | ₦1,800–₦1,950 | ₦660 |
| Best for | Families who want a big pack with milk already in it | Trying different grains at a low price |
Cerelac: Nestlé’s cereal with milk
Cerelac cereals have milk already in them, so you mix them with water, as the pack shows. The packs list added iron and vitamins. Check the age on each flavour, because they differ:
- Cerelac Wheat (Blé), 1kg: from 6 months. “Blé” is French for wheat.
- Cerelac Mixed Fruits & Wheat, 1kg: from 7 months.
- Cerelac Honey & Wheat, 1kg: from 12 months.
See every flavour on our Cerelac page.
Nutribom: six flavours from 6 months
Every Nutribom cereal we sell comes in a 350g pack labelled from 6 months. Because the packs are small and low-priced, many parents buy two or three flavours to see which their baby likes. Follow the pack’s instructions on how to mix it.
- Single grains: Rice, Maize and Oats.
- Mixed grains: Multigrain.
- Flavoured: Honey & Wheat and Banana & Apple.
See all six on our Nutribom page.
Which Nutribom is best for a baby starting solids?
Many parents start with a plain, single-grain cereal such as Nutribom Rice or Maize. They then move on to Oats and Multigrain, and try the flavoured ones last. Give one new food at a time and wait a few days before the next, so you can spot anything that does not suit your baby. Wheat contains gluten, and oats can too, so watch for any reaction when you first give them.
A third choice: Aptamil cereals
Aptamil’s imported cereals cost more per gram but come in smooth first-weaning textures and wholegrain blends. The packs say no added sugar or salt.
- Aptamil Creamed Porridge and Creamed Banana Porridge: smooth first cereals, labelled 4–6 months+.
- Aptamil Multigrain and Multigrain Banana & Berry: wholegrain cereals from 7 months.
Baby cereal prices in Nigeria
These are our Lagos store prices on 25 October 2026. Prices change, so open the product page for today’s price at your store.
| Cereal | Size | Age on pack | Price (25 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutribom (any of 6 flavours) | 350g | 6 months+ | ₦2,300 |
| Cerelac Wheat (Blé) | 1kg | 6 months+ | ₦18,000 |
| Cerelac Mixed Fruits & Wheat | 1kg | 7 months+ | ₦19,500 |
| Cerelac Honey & Wheat | 1kg | 12 months+ | ₦18,000 |
| Aptamil Creamed Porridge | 125g | 4–6 months+ | ₦8,500 |
| Aptamil Creamed Banana Porridge | see pack | 4–6 months+ | ₦9,500 |
| Aptamil Multigrain | see pack | 7 months+ | ₦12,000 |
| Aptamil Multigrain Banana & Berry | see pack | 7 months+ | ₦12,000 |
For the same weight, Nutribom costs about a third of the price of Cerelac. Cerelac already has milk in it, while some families mix other cereals with their baby’s usual milk, so compare the full cost of a meal, not just the pack.
How to choose
- Follow the age on the pack. Cerelac Honey & Wheat is labelled from 12 months, while Nutribom Honey & Wheat is labelled from 6 months. If you are unsure, ask your doctor.
- Start simple. A plain single-grain cereal is an easy first food. Add flavours later.
- Think about milk allergy. Cerelac contains milk. If your baby has a milk allergy, ask your doctor which cereal to use.
- Think about budget. Nutribom lets you try several grains for little money. Cerelac’s 1kg pack lasts longer.
Tips for preparing baby cereal
- Wash your hands and the bowl and spoon first.
- Use boiled water that has cooled down, and follow the amounts on the pack.
- Make it runny at first, then thicker as your baby gets used to eating.
- Make a fresh bowl each time, and throw away what your baby does not finish.
- Close the pack well and keep it in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cerelac in Nigeria?
On 25 October 2026, Cerelac 1kg packs were ₦18,000 (Wheat, and Honey & Wheat) and ₦19,500 (Mixed Fruits & Wheat) at our Lagos store.
How much is Nutribom baby food in Nigeria?
On 25 October 2026, every Nutribom 350g cereal was ₦2,300 at our Lagos store.
Is Nutribom good for babies?
Nutribom cereals are made for babies from 6 months, as a first food alongside breast milk or formula. Like any new food, start with small amounts and watch how your baby takes it.
Which is better, Cerelac or Nutribom?
Neither is better for every baby. Cerelac suits families who want a large pack with milk already added. Nutribom suits families who want to try different grains at a lower price. Many parents use both.
Can I mix baby cereal with formula?
Follow the instructions on the cereal pack. Cerelac already contains milk and is made with water. If you are unsure what to mix a cereal with, ask your doctor or health worker.
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