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Taking baby out for the first time guide
Taking baby out for the first time can be daunting. This checklist should help make it easy for all your baby friendly days out.
How to put baby to sleep?
Babies love to sleep, eat, repeat. Right? Except the sleep bit can sometimes take work.
Introducing baby’s first foods? Be prepared with this handy kit
Now the adventure really starts!
How to start complementary feeding
Starting complementary feeding is an exciting time. Here are our top tips on how and when to start baby food from our resident dietitian.
Baby immunizations—a parent’s guide
Immunization time—gulp! Your baby’s first injections can be upsetting parents and babies. If you are anxious, your baby may pick up on your feelings so try to stay calm.
Bath time checklist: How to bathe a newborn
Washing a newborn for the first time can be nerve-racking as well as a lovely bonding moment. Follow our tips on how to bathe a newborn safely.
Bathing hacks: How to give your newborn a sponge bath
Don’t worry about giving baby a bath in the first few weeks.
Planning a baby shower checklist
A new arrival is definitely an excuse for a party.
What’s a healthy breastfeeding diet?
If you’re breastfeeding, a healthy diet is important as it can affect your baby as much as you. Get tips on what not to eat when breastfeeding and what to eat when breastfeeding.
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.
5 happy-baby activities (that help with development too!)
Ideas for fitting new and fun games into your baby’s routine.
7 reasons to keep breastfeeding
Breastfeeding beyond 6 months has many benefits for you and your baby. Discover them!
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
Your breastfeeding FAQs
The most common breastfeeding concerns, answered by a Nestlé lactation specialist.
Why babies need breast milk AND water
Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to their diet and makes tooth decay more likely. It can also mean they drink less&
Healthy eating habits start now
Did you know? Your baby’s dietary patterns are set before their second birthday.
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
How to help your toddler sleep well
Even with a well-established regular bedtime routine, there may be times when your toddler’s sleep is disrupted.
Becoming an independent eater
Now that your 10-12-month-old is really getting the hang of feeding themself, keep offering them a wide variety of foods and textures to establish good, healthy eating habi
Raising a healthy eater: 14 ways to encourage healthy eating habits
The eating habits your toddler is developing now may stay with them as they get older. It’s as much about the way you offer food as what you offer them.
The dos and don’ts of responsive feeding
The ways you feed your baby are as important as what you feed them. Find out what to watch for, and what to do, when your baby starts eating complementary foods.
Your toddler menu planner
Wondering what and how much you should be serving at mealtimes?
Infant nutrition needs: 6-8 months
As your baby reaches 6-8 months old, some vitamins and minerals are especially important for their health.
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!
Your baby-ready diet
Learn how to enjoy a variety of healthy foods each day to give your pregnancy – and your baby-to-be – a healthy start!