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My breast milk: top of the class for nutrition
Breast milk has everything going for it: it meets my newborn baby's nutritional needs perfectly and changes its composition as the months go by and my baby's needs change.
When will my baby smile, talk or walk for the first time? What food is best adapted to their development? What are the important "first times" not to be missed?
غذاء الأم أثناء الحمل يطبع صحة طفلها على المدى الطويل!
The right nutrition before and during pregnancy can increase the likelihood of an infant achieving a normal weight at birth, and later in life.
Food choices for a healthy pregnancy
Eating for two doesn’t mean eating twice as much food, but it should mean making your food work twice as hard.
THE IMPORTANCE OF OPTIMIZED PROTEIN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Growth and development are fastest during early childhood.
There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.
Babies’ taste preferences start before they are born.
Babies’ taste preferences are influenced even before birth. Flavors in their mums’ diets such as garlic, curry, anise, banana and vanilla are carried into the placenta and through to the amni
The protein in breast milk is one of the most important nutrients for babies
Babies develop rapidly and need relatively more protein than children and adults. Interestingly, almost every aspect of your baby’s growth is partly dependent on protein.
Having a basic understanding about breastmilk, breastfeeding and your breastfed baby will help you enjoy every moment that you’re nourishing and nurturing your baby.
On turning 6 months old, it’s natural that your baby’s iron stores start depleting. Hence it’s important that you give your baby iron-rich foods. Read the article to know more.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breast-feeding for the first 6 months. Consult your doctor for advice on when to introduce complementary foods to your baby.
Can I nurse my baby if I have the flu?
It’s ok to nurse your baby if you have a common flu or cold, for these germs don’t pass through breast milk, yet the illness-fighting antibodies your body’s producing do, giving him some kind of pr
Does my child need fruit juice?
There's no denying that fruit juice has nutritional benefits, yet it’s better for your child to eat a real piece of fruit than drink the juice it contains, why?
When can my baby start drinking cow's milk?
You can start offering your baby cow’s milk as a main drink when he’s one year old.
I'm worried that my child might be overweight, what should I do?
If your little’s one weight measures way more than children his age as per WHO growth chart for babies’ length and weight, it might be that he’
I'm way too tired! When will my baby sleep through the night?
The answer to this question will probably vary from one child to another.
Is it normal for my child to bang his head from time to time?
Head banging is usually nothing to worry about.
How can I help my child develop physical skills?
Your tot's mastery of physical prowess (both gross and fine motor skills) will allow him greater independence.
What type of fitness activities should my 2-to-3-year-old participate in?
At this age, your child is naturally active as he learnt how to walk, run, kick and throw.
Is it safe to let my child eat food that has dropped to the floor?
You better not let your child eat a food that’s fallen to the floor even if it was picked up so quickly, as germs and bacteria can attach to
How do I know if my child's cut needs stitches?
Knowing if your child’s cuts and scrapes need medical attention or if stitches are required can be hard sometimes.
My tot has food allergies, so what should I look for when reading food labels?
If your child has food allergy, it’s quite important that you check the entire list of ingredients on food labels to see if his allergen is p
My son is a picky eater. What can I do to make him eat?
Picky eating is pretty normal during toddlerhood; Toddlers are supposed to be picky eate
I am concerned about contracting COVID-19. How concerned should I be?
This is a question many families are asking at the moment. There is a huge amount of information on the media about COVID-19 and it is leaving many of us anxious and confused.
For new parents breastfeeding can pose many challenges and particularly during this time can cause anxiety.
I feed my baby with infant formula, can my baby be infected with the virus through the product?
We understand that in the current situation many parents will worry about risks of COVID-19 infection in their day to day lives.
I feed my Baby infant formula, would he be more protected against COVID-19 if I breastfeed him?
At Nestlé we believe that when possible breast feeding will provide the best nutrition for your baby.
I feed my baby with baby food, can my baby be infected with the virus through the product?
We understand that in the current situation many parents will worry about risks of COVID-19 infection in their day to day lives.
Should I sterilize my bottle although the preparation instructions say it is not required?
Yes. This is very important as all of your feeding equipment including bottles, teats, scoops, bowls, spoons, used by your baby should always be cleaned and sterilized or disinfected.
I am pregnant. Can my baby be infected with COVID-19 if I become infected?
Pregnancy can be a worrying time for many parents to be and the current COVID-19 pandemic is naturally adding to this anxiety.
We currently do not know enough about COVID-19 to be certain of how it affects infants and children of different age groups specifically, but there have overall been less reported cases in young ch
