Baby Nutrition in Senegal 2026: Feeding Guide 0-36 Months
Vitameal & VitaFruit — complete nutritional solutions for babies in Senegal
Baby Nutrition in Senegal: Challenges and Solutions 2026
Baby nutrition in Senegal is a major public health challenge. As exclusive breastfeeding declines with urbanization and the supply of certified infant products remains limited, Agro Food Industries (AFI) offers accessible, quality nutritional solutions through its Vitameal and VitaFruit ranges.
Nutritional Needs of Babies from 0 to 36 Months
- 0-6 months: exclusive breastfeeding or stage 1 formula. Protein: 9-11g/day, calories: 550 kcal/day
- 6-12 months: dietary diversification. Protein: 14g/day, iron: 11mg/day (critical for brain)
- 12-24 months: varied diet. Calcium: 500mg/day, vitamin D: 600 IU/day
- 24-36 months: adult-like diet with micronutrient supplementation if needed
Vitameal: Complete Nutrition for Babies 6-36 Months in Senegal
Vitameal is AFI’s nutritional solution for African babies aged 6-36 months, adapted to the Senegalese context:
- High-quality proteins: milk, soy and cereals for muscle growth
- Iron and Zinc: prevention of anemia and malnutrition
- B vitamins: neurological development support
- Calcium and Phosphorus: optimal bone development
- Formats: 200g, 400g sachets and wholesale packaging
VitaFruit: Fruits and Vegetables for Baby Nutrition in Senegal
VitaFruit completes the AFI range with fruit and vegetable preparations for baby development:
- Purees and compotes for diversification from 4-6 months
- Enriched with vitamins C and A for immunity
- No artificial colors or preservatives
- Senegal-adapted flavors: mango, guava, banana-cereal
Vitameal + VitaFruit Synergy: A Complete Baby Diet
The Vitameal + VitaFruit combination covers all baby nutritional needs:
- Vitameal provides proteins and macronutrients
- VitaFruit supplements with fruit and vegetable micronutrients
- Complete coverage from 6 to 36 months
- Both products are halal certified
Practical Baby Nutrition Recommendations for Senegal
- 6-8 months: Vitameal 1 meal/day + VitaFruit once/day as snack
- 8-12 months: Vitameal 2 meals/day + VitaFruit twice/day
- 12-36 months: 3 complete meals with Vitameal, daily VitaFruit snack
Wholesale Distribution Vitameal & VitaFruit in Senegal
AFI distributes infant nutrition across all Senegalese regions:
- Dakar / Pikine / Guediawaye: D+1
- Thies / Mbour / Kaolack: D+2 to D+3
- Saint-Louis / Ziguinchor / Tambacounda: D+3 to D+5
Minimum order: 10 cartons/SKU. Preferential pricing for approved wholesalers.
How to Become an AFI Distributor in Senegal?
- Contact our West Africa commercial team
- Present your business: type, area, potential volumes
- Receive your AFI distributor accreditation within 5 business days
- Place your first order with full commercial support
FAQ: Baby Nutrition Senegal
Is Vitameal suitable for breastfed babies?
Yes, designed to complement breastfeeding from 6 months, not to replace it.
Does VitaFruit contain added sugar?
No, only the natural fruit sugar. No artificial preservatives.
Are AFI products available in pharmacies in Senegal?
Yes, distributed in partner pharmacies and parapharmacies.
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