8 to 12 months
Infant nutrition: introducing a varied diet
How to help your baby learn to like new foods and textures
Did you know? Your baby may need to try some foods and textures several times before she is happy to eat them.
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Changing food and nutrition for your 8-to-12- month old
Take this quiz and test your nutrition knowledge!
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Adventures in feeding: new tastes, new textures, new techniques
Now that your baby is eight to 10 months old, has enjoyed their first tastes, and is becoming more experienced at eating, it’s time to move on to lumpy foods and helping them learn to feed themself
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The importance of family mealtimes and letting your baby lead the way
Research has shown that shared family meals—no matter the size of your family—provide benefits for your baby beyond the joy of simply eating dinner together.
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5 grab-and-go mini meals
When you’re out and about and your baby is hungry between meals, you can give them a healthy mini meal. Here are 5 ideas to get you inspired.
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Mix up the menu!
It’s easy to fall into the habit of offering your baby the same foods every day, especially if you know they’ll happily eat them.
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Helping your little one love good food—for life!
Perhaps one of your most important jobs as a parent is to be a good role model for your baby, particularly when it comes to healthy eating. But just how much of an impact d
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What does organic mean for my baby?
Did you know? In a global survey, 30% of respondents looked for organic qualities when shopping.
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Baby growth & development
10 month baby development | Months 10-12
“Come on, make Mama (or Papa, of course) proud.” It’s likely already crossed your baby’s mind without you even saying it, since his desire to please you is strengthening along with
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Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds
Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%! Follow month-by-month.
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Playing is learning
Did you know? Imaginary play and ‘talking time’ are essential to your baby’s healthy development.
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Your 8-10-month-old’s activity planner
The time you spend playing with your baby is precious, and enjoying games together is fun for both of you. But playtime is much more than just special moments spent together.
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The power of sleep
As well as recharging your baby’s batteries for tomorrow’s playtime, sleep can help their brain, body, and even vocabulary develop.
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Ready, steady… walk
By now your little one is likely to have started to get the hang of crawling, and is probably well on their way to cruising.
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Your 10-12-month-old’s activity planner
You may have noticed your baby is moving more and more every day—it may sometimes feel like he’s in constant motion!
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Continued breastfeeding:
7 reasons to keep breastfeeding
Breastfeeding beyond 6 months has many benefits for you and your baby. Discover them!
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How to continue your breastfeeding journey
While most women around the world breastfeed their babies in the early months, breastfeeding rates at 12 months of age vary widely. With the Health Canada recommendation to breastfee
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Your breastfeeding FAQs
The most common breastfeeding concerns, answered by a Nestlé lactation specialist.
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How to Know if Breastfed Baby is Full
How to Know if Breastfed Baby is Full? The longer a mom breastfeeds, the more she responds to her baby’s signs of fullness.
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Products
Gerber® Oat with Banana & Mango Baby Cereal (Add Water)
Introduce new flavours and textures to baby as they grow with the next stage of GERBER cereals!
Appropriate for infants 8 months and up.
GERBER Puffs Blueberry Vanilla
With a unique star shape, GERBER Puffs are a great choice to help develop baby's pincer skills.
GERBER Puffs Banana
With a unique star shape, GERBER Puffs are a great choice to help develop baby's pincer skills.
GERBER Puffs Peach
With a unique star shape, GERBER Puffs are a great choice to help develop baby's pincer skills.
GERBER Puffs Sweet Potato
With a unique star shape, GERBER Puffs are a great choice to help develop baby's pincer skills.
Pear Banana Yogurt Puree Made with Real Fruit and Yogurt | Gerber | 92ml Pouch
Introduce your baby to the goodness of fruit and yogurt with GERBER Pear Banana Yogurt Purée. Made with real fruit and yogurt, it is non-GMO and has no added sugar or salt.
Banana Apple Mango Yogurt Purée, Made With Real Fruit and Yogurt | Gerber | 94ml Pouch
Introduce your baby to the goodness of fruit and yogurt with GERBER Banana Apple Mango Yogurt Purée. Made with real fruit and yogurt, it is non-GMO with no added sugar or salt. The resealable pouch with spout makes a convenient on-the-go meal or snack.
Apple Yogurt Purée Made With Real Fruit and Yogurt | Gerber | 92ml Pouch
Introduce your baby to the goodness of fruit and yogurt with GERBER Apple Yogurt Purée. Made with real fruit and yogurt, each yummy serving contains 1/2 an apple and 1 tbsp of yogurt. An ideal breakfast or snack, it is non-GMO and has no added sugar or salt.
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