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View details Understanding and Managing a Fussy Eater
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18-24 months

Understanding and Managing a Fussy Eater

Are you facing challenges with a picky eater? Wanting some tips for fussy eaters? You're not alone. Many parents encounter difficulties when it comes to their child's eating habits.

View details What is Colic in Babies?
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0-4 months

What is Colic in Babies?

Wondering how to help your colicky baby? Learn more about baby colic and get tips on how to soothe colic symptoms here.  

View details Toddler activities: Entertaining playtime ideas for 12-18-month-olds
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12-18 months

Toddler activities: Entertaining playtime ideas for 12-18-month-olds

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.

View details Filling a Toddler’s Nutrition Gaps
Filling a toddler’s nutrition gaps
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12-18 months

Filling a Toddler’s Nutrition Gaps

It’s important to understand toddlers’ eating habits and nutrient intakes to ensure they’re meeting their needs for healthy growth and development.

View details Newborn Sleep Patterns
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0-4 months

Newborn Sleep Patterns

Sleep is individual and is dependent on physical activity, general health and wellbeing and environmental factors.

View details Benefits of Breastfeeding
Benefits of Breastfeeding
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0-4 months

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is nature’s intended way to feed a baby and has a number of health benefits for both mum and baby.

View details Developmental activities 6 –12 month olds
Developmental activities 6 –12 month olds
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6-9 months

Developmental activities 6 –12 month olds

YOU are still your baby’s best toy. Your baby will love people talking to them and making faces with them. Read and sing to your baby and let them lie on your tummy to play and gently rumble.

View details Checklist: Your Preconception Checkup
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Pre Pregnancy

Checklist: Your Preconception Checkup

Come prepared to your preconception checkup. Review this checklist before you go so you can make the most of the time with your doctor.

View details Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Folic Acid
Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Folic Acid
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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Folic Acid

Eating a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy is very important for both you and your baby.

View details Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Essential Fatty Acids
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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Essential Fatty Acids

Eating a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy is very important for both you and your baby.

View details Eating For Three
Eating For Three
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Pregnancy

Eating For Three

In a multiple pregnancy, your body needs extra nutrition to provide the vitamins, minerals and energy your babies need. That doesn’t mean eating triple the amount.

View details Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Iodine
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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Iodine

Do I need to take an iodine supplement? Learn more about iodine when you're trying to fall pregnant and during pregnancy.

View details The Second Month of Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

The Second Month of Pregnancy

Your pregnancy: weeks 5-8. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, is important during this stage.

View details Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Vitamin D and Calcium
Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Vitamin D and Calcium
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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Vitamin D and Calcium

Eating a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy is very important for both you and your baby.

View details Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Iron
Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Iron
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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Iron

Eating a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy is very important for both you and your baby.

View details The Fifth Month of Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

The Fifth Month of Pregnancy

Your pregnancy: weeks 18-22. A month of finishing touches for your baby.

View details Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Protein
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Pregnancy

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients - Protein

Eating a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy is very important for both you and your baby.

View details Giving Birth – From Vaginal Birth to C-Section
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Pregnancy

Giving Birth – From Vaginal Birth to C-Section

It's normal to be nervous about giving birth. Knowing what happens while giving birth can help create a positive start to your parenting experience, take a look.

View details Baby Blues
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0-4 months

Baby Blues

Many women experience mixed emotions after the birth of their baby. Getting the right support is key if you’re feeling low. Read our tips on managing baby blues.

View details 16 Weeks Pregnant – First Trimester
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Pregnancy

16 Weeks Pregnant – First Trimester

If you could see inside yourself and watch your growing baby, you might see them sucking their thumb! 16 weeks pregnant and they have finally managed to get it to their mouth.

View details 10 Tips For Reframing Negative Thoughts
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0-4 months

10 Tips For Reframing Negative Thoughts

Negative thoughts have a way of creeping in from time to time, which can make us doubt our path as parents. Read our tips to help reframe your thinking.

View details Postpartum Freezer Meals: Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for New Mums
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0-4 months

Postpartum Freezer Meals: Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for New Mums

By Marika Day, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with over a decade of experience in the areas of women’s health, gastrointestinal nutrition and disordered eating.

View details Recipes
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Recipes

Looking for baby food and pregnancy recipes? Discover simple, delicious meals designed to nourish you and your baby every step of the way, from pregnancy to toddlerhood.​

View details Breastfeeding Essentials Checklist
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Pregnancy

Breastfeeding Essentials Checklist

Planning to breastfeed but not sure how to start preparing?  Here is a list of our breastfeeding tips for first-time parents to help you prepare.   

View details Planet Parent
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Planet Parent

In 16 countries 8,000 mums and dads were interviewed. What’s it really like to be a new parent today?

View details Transitioning Between Formulas
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Transitioning Between Formulas

Whenever you change from one feeding option to another it’s important to give your baby some time to adapt to the new feed. Read our parenting tips on how to transition your baby.

View details Downloadable Brochures
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Downloadable Brochures

From breastfeeding basics and common feeding issues, we’ve got it covered! Download our brochures directly from our website.

View details Nutrition FAQs
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Nutrition FAQs

Find out answers about the most frequently asked questions around nutrition, diet and general health for you and your baby. Start learning!

View details 10 Ways to Introduce Variety and Texture
10 ways to introduce variety and texture
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6-9 months

10 Ways to Introduce Variety and Texture

Help your six to nine-month-old set up healthy eating patterns by offering a wide variety of flavours and textures now.

View details Tips for Toilet Training
Tips for Toilet Training
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18-24 months

Tips for Toilet Training

The process of toilet training takes time (patience!) and is gradual. These general tips may help you in your toilet training journey.

View details Night Waking
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0-4 months

Night Waking

Your baby can wake at night for many reasons and the cause is often age related and very individual. Night – day rhythms are not established until your baby is about three months old.

View details Your 6 to 12 Month Old’s Hunger & Fullness Cues
Your 6 to 12 month old’s hunger & fullness cues
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6-9 months

Your 6 to 12 Month Old’s Hunger & Fullness Cues

Is your hungry baby eating enough? Here are some hunger and fullness cues to watch out for in babies sitting up.

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