Allergies—what you need to know

Choosing a feeding method can weigh on any parent’s mind—so here’s what you can consider when it comes to meeting your baby’s nutrition needs.

Find answers to the 6 essential questions about allergies in young babies answered by a Nestlé Nutritionist. 

There is growing evidence that factors in the environment, including baby's first foods and the time of their introduction, can play a critical role when a child develops allergies.

By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician

Meeting your baby’s protein needs in the crucial first 1000 days is important. Fortunately, breast milk has the right amount of protein for your baby. 

Breast milk is nature’s perfection. Find out about four breast milk ingredients with special powers that do more than just feed your little one. 

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Depending on their level of hunger, your baby’s cues may become very obvious to you. The longer their hunger cues go unanswered, though, the more vocal and focused they will be to communicate that they're hungry.

Everything you need to know about breastfeeding in four steps. 

By Charlotte Geroudet, Registered Dietitian

Did you know? Your baby was born with the natural ability to eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full.

Did you know? Up to one in three moms who breastfeed may experience a painful condition called mastitis. 

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Breast milk is the best start for babies.

Like any new skill, breastfeeding can take practice and perseverance to master. Follow these simple steps for a smoother journey and it’ll feel like second nature in no time. 

With so much information on breastfeeding out there, can you separate the fact from the fiction? Put your knowledge to the test with our quick quiz. Don’t forget to complete the quiz to move on to the next article.

When it comes to feeding your baby, how will you know when to start and when to stop? Simple—they’ll tell you.

Did you know? Up to one in three moms who breastfeed experience a painful condition called mastitis. It can happen when milk stays in your breast too long, or from infection in your breast. Most mastitis cases develop during the first 12 weeks; learn how to reduce your chances of developing it. 

By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician