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Make sure you offer your baby fruits, vegetables, and water each day

Around the world babies are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. How can you make sure your baby has a balanced diet?

1 min to read Jan 5, 2022

Make sure you offer your baby fruits, vegetables and water each day. Be a positive role model, your baby is watching.

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