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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.

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!

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.