8 to 12 months

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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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.

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.

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.

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. Here are some simple ideas for expanding your little one’s diet without compromising on those all-important nutrients.

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 does what you eat and drink now have on your little one’s future?

Did you know? In a global survey, 30% of respondents looked for organic qualities when shopping.

“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 your bond.

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.

Did you know? Imaginary play and ‘talking time’ are essential to your baby’s healthy development.

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. It also gives you an opportunity to help your baby develop their motor, creative, and problem-solving skills.

As well as recharging your baby’s batteries for tomorrow’s playtime, sleep can help their brain, body, and even vocabulary develop.  

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. It’s amazing to think they’ve come so far so quickly and figured out how to get from the floor to standing, and maybe even to walking. Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to.

You may have noticed your baby is moving more and more every day—it may sometimes feel like he’s in constant motion! That’s great, as all this activity is helping to make his muscles strong for crawling and learning to walk.

Breastfeeding beyond 6 months has many benefits for you and your baby. Discover them!

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 breastfeed for 24 months or longer, there is every reason to carry on for as long as it works for you both.

The most common breastfeeding concerns, answered by a Nestlé lactation specialist.

How to Know if Breastfed Baby is Full? The longer a mom breastfeeds, the more she responds to her baby’s signs of fullness.