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Your baby proofing action plan
Even though they won’t be mobile at first, it’s a good idea to baby proof your house before the big arrival.
What to ask at my first well-child visit?
Your first well-child visit will be carried out soon after birth to ensure baby’s development is on track.
Disposable-diaper-changing routine
You’re going to do a lot of diaper changing over the next few months and years, so here’s a helpful diaper changing routine.
Bottle-feeding tips
Bottle-feeding might look easy but there’s a fair bit to swallow. So here’s a list of bottle-feeding tips, covering bottle-feeding positions, setting a bottle-feeding routine, and more.
How to help baby reflux
Baby reflux. It’s one of the most common symptoms in babies in their first year. Here are some baby reflux remedies to help prevent and ease the symptoms.
Baby Teething Tips
Teething can be a distressing time for your baby and for you too. We’ve put together an action plan of teething tips, so you can all get through it without gritting your teeth.
Coping with separation anxiety in babies and toddlers
Separation anxiety in toddlers is a normal and healthy part of development though it can be upsetting for you and your baby. Here are some tips to help you both cope with separation anxiety.
Combination Feeding: Combining Breast Feeding & Formula-Feeding
Combination feeding, also known as mixed feeding or combo feeding, is when you feed your baby both breast milk and infant formula.
Tips for potty training toddlers
Wondering how to potty train or when to start potty training? Read our potty-training tips and tricks to help toddlers hit the spot.
Children’s dental care checklist
Looking after our teeth is a lifelong undertaking so it helps to get off to a good start.
How to help a picky eater
Wondering how to help a picky eater? Developing a palate takes time. So we’ve prepared a menu of useful tips to help turn your picky eater into a food lover.
How to help toddler tummy problems
Painful toddler tummy problems, including toddler diarrhea and toddler constipation, are horrible for parents and babies alike.
10 tips for a sound baby sleep routine
Baby sleep routines can vary enormously, often causing poor parents many a sleepless night. Here are some bedtime routine tips to help your baby sleep through the night.
Baby food allergies Vs intolerances—things to consider
Baby allergies and intolerances can develop at any time. An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it thinks is harmful.
How to soothe a colicky baby
Healthy babies cry. It helps them to express their needs and some babies cry more than others.
How to read baby cues and body language
From the moment they’re born, your baby has a lot to say.
Planet-saving tips for an eco-friendly baby
Saving the planet doesn’t have to stop because you’ve had a baby. Yes, they’re a teeny bundle of mess-creating, gadget-needing joy.
Next steps in baby’s solid foods adventure
Now that you’ve introduced baby to some new tastes and textures, you can start broadening their taste buds even further by offering a variety of healthy solid foods.
Kangaroo care: How to take care of your preterm baby
What is kangaroo care and how can it help you to take care of your preterm baby?
Checklists finder tool
Checklists and tips to help along your parenting journey
What is the recommended level of folic acid for pregnancy?
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of folic acid during pregnancy is 0.6 mg. However, most prenatal multivitamins/mineral supplements will provide up to 1 mg of folic acid.
Caffeine tracker
Is caffeine OK during pregnancy? Learn how much you are consuming to help you stay on the safe side.
Why should I take folic acid before I get pregnant?
Spina bifida and other neural tube defects (NTDs) occur between the third and fourth week of fetal development, a time when most women don't even know that they are pregnant.
How long should I take a prenatal multivitamin?
Experts recommend for a woman to continue taking a daily multivitamin containing 0.4 - 1.0 mg folic acid for 4 - 6 weeks postpartum or for as long as breastfeeding continues1.
What is the difference between folic acid and folate?
Folate and folic acid are B vitamins. Sometimes the terms are used interchangeably but there is the difference.
Where can I get folic acid?
Folate (folic acid) can be found naturally in foods such as green leafy vegetables, red kidney beans, chicken liver and corn.
What should I do when the product expires?
Don't throw out your expired or unused natural health products.
What is folic acid?
Folic acid is a B vitamin essential for the healthy development of the fetus, brain, and skull during the early weeks of pregnancy.
What are neural tube defects (NTDs), spina bifida and anencephaly?
Neural tube defects are birth defects that affect the brain (anencephaly) and/or spinal cord (spina bifida).
I’m vegan, is MATERNA?
Materna contains animal derivatives. Please reach out to Nestlé Canada Consumer Care if you feel you require further clarification.
Vitamin D for Babies: Why it’s Important
Today more than ever we are hearing about the importance of Vitamin D for babies’ healthy growth and development.
GERBER Supplements for Baby, Immune Support Liquid Probiotic Drops
Your go-to baby immune support!
Specifically formulated for babies and toddlers, GERBER Supplements for Baby Immune Support Liquid Probiotic Drops help support immune systems and gastrointestinal health with active ingredient probiotic B. lactis. This wellness-supporting baby probiotic supplement comes in an easy-to-dispense droplet format for a simple addition to your infant’s daily routine.
From birth to 3 years