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The importance of family mealtimes and letting your baby lead the way
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.
Getting a good night’s sleep
Did you know? By the age of nine months, about three out of four babies are sleeping through the night.
10 steps to successful family mealtimes
Mealtimes are a great opportunity for the family to come together to share food and enjoy each other’s company.
Why toddlers need to eat in between meals
Did you know? Toddlers may get up to 25% of the calories they need from snacks.
Choosing your baby’s food
Did you know? In many countries, pre-packaged baby food has to meet strict safety standards.
7 basic rules of safe food preparation
Follow these stay-safe principles when you’re shopping or preparing food for your baby.
Your smart snacking guide
In order to meet their nutritional and energy needs, your toddler may need to eat between their main meals.
Your 8-10-month-old’s activity planner
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.
Tour of the world’s sleeping toddlers
“How do I get my toddler to sleep?” is an age-old, universally asked question. Find out how other parents are doing it across the globe.
The snack challenge
Get inspired! Discover these 5 simple, healthy snack ideas that can be customized for your child, plus a snack-builder for putting together your own nutrient-rich creations.
Could screen time increase the chances of my toddler becoming overweight?
Did you know? Young children risk missing out on important outdoor play and activity when their time is spent watching television and in front of screens.
What to eat when you’re breastfeeding
Make sure you’re consuming a balanced, nutrient-rich diet to stay healthy while you’re breastfeeding your baby.
Magical milestones and physical play
Looking at your child now, it’s hard to imagine the tiny new born you brought home from the hospital who did little more than feed, sleep, and fill diapers.
How sleep can affect your toddler’s health
Did you know? Not getting enough sleep may lead to your toddler consuming extra calories.
Your 12-18-month-old’s activity planner
From crawling to standing and taking their first steps, your baby is now moving quickly into toddlerhood and becoming more active and mobile all the time.
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.
Allergies—what you need to know
Did you know? Milk protein is one of the most common allergens affecting babies during the first six months of life.
How to provide a balanced diet for your toddler
It’s easy to fall into bad habits when preparing food for your toddler. Find out how some simple swaps and small changes can make their meals and mini meals healthier.
Questions and answers about allergies in young babies
Find answers to the 6 essential questions about allergies in young babies answered by a Nestlé Nutritionist.
The importance of early sleep habits
Did you know? Getting your baby into good sleep habits now can affect their sleep as they grow up.
Why do toddlers need fibre and how much should they eat?
Did you know? Many children around the world are missing out on essential fibre and whole grains.
When will my baby sleep through the night?
When your baby first comes home from the hospital, their irregular sleep patterns can be both challenging and exhausting.
Baby Bedtime Routine: How, Why & When to Start
Good sleep habits are important for the health and well-being of your baby. Learn how and when to start a bedtime routine with your baby.
Getting started: traditional and baby-led weaning
Your baby may be developmentally ready to start complementary feeding at around six months of age, when they are able to hold their head up and sit in a high-chair.
Is screen time bad for my baby?
Did you know? Even at a very young age, screen time can have an impact on activity levels and sleep.
Settling your baby through the night
Did you know? Waking up during the night doesn’t always mean your baby is hungry.
Fiber and Whole Grains Foods for your Toddler
Choose foods containing high fibre levels and whole grains for your toddler, but what foods are those and how can you make sure your baby is getting the right amount. Find out!
How much sleep does my baby need?
As a new parent, your baby’s sleeping habits are probably one of the first things you talk about with other new moms and dads. Here’s a rough guide of what to expect.
Playtime is fun—and healthy
There are plenty of fun activities you and your baby can do together to ensure that undesirable screen-watching habits never start.
Your 6-8-month-old’s activity planner
Playing with your baby is not only fun, it also helps them develop skills to build on for an active childhood.