What to ask at my baby’s health check?

Laura Czerkies, MS, RD, Clinical Sciences Manager and Nutritionist at Nestlé Infant Nutrition, answers six essential questions about allergies in young babies.

I'm happy to be pregnant but I'm feeling a bit apprehensive. Will I be able to give my baby what he/she needs? Will my child be healthy?

Did you know? Around 25% of healthy babies may cry inconsolably during their first weeks of life. This is often called ‘colic’.

Washing a newborn for the first time can be nerve- wracking as well as a lovely bonding moment. Follow our tips on how to bathe a newborn safely.

Make sure you’re consuming a balanced, nutrient-rich diet to stay healthy and make high-quality breast milk for your baby.

Here is a mouth-watering recipe from Nestlé!

Did you know? Studies show that the more often families share mealtimes, the more likely children are to have healthy diets and stay at healthy weights as toddlers.

Time’s up! If he hasn’t already, your baby will arrive in the next few days. And then you will be a mother at last! Read more about this week.

It’s no surprise that your energy and nutrition needs go up when you’re breastfeeding. Choose healthy foods and beverages to get the extra calories and nutrients you both need.

Most allergies develop at infancy, particularly food allergy and atopic dermatitis (eczema).

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.

A strong immune system is the key for a healthy growing child. It gives them that extra protection to go on with their daily playtime. Parents must be aware that the immune system in children is not on par with adults. Hence, they are more vulnerable to viral infection. 

When it comes to feeding your baby, how will you know when to start and when to stop? Simple—he’ll tell you.