Building immunity – nurture your child’s immune system

As your toddler matures, their social skills grow. They begin to recognise, exhibit and feel emotions. So far, for the most part, the only form of expression for all their feelings has been crying, but as a toddler they are now able to point or use words for what they want. As they begin to mingle with others their own age they may develop possessiveness of their loved ones and special toys.

Juniors think differently, act differently and, most frustratingly, eat differently. They won’t eat what you want them to eat or they play with their food and expect you to play with it too. They take ages to swallow one mouthful, throw tantrums when denied a sweet, go on hunger strikes and want to eat at the most awkward times and in the most inconvenient places.

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As you know, your child has a little tummy, and needs small, frequent meals throughout the day.

Expand your toddler's taste and appetite! Follow our helpful tips.

Both the foods and the drinks you offer your toddler are important in helping her to grow up healthy.

What drinks should I offer?

“Toddlers” refer to infants from the age of 12 months to 36 months. During the toddler stage many important things are happening to your little one like walking, talking, problem solving, relating to others, and much more. Toddlers are learning to be independent and this is why they want to do things for themselves.

The terrific twos and beyond.

Two-year-olds are busy little people. Using their imagination is a favourite new pastime and should be encouraged at every turn. Your toddler is probably walking more easily now, with the inclusion of running in his movement repertoire. Picking up new words and imitating people is also so much fun at this age!

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It’s an ongoing joy being a dad” – Liam Neeson

The influence of a father has been shown to be just as important for a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development as a mother.  So dad’s if you want to find out how you contribute to your child’s development carry on reading below!

New NESTLÉ CERELAC® Puffs is a light, puffy and delicious cereal snack

There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when your little one eats up the healthy meal that you prepare especially for them. 

When we think of laying strong foundations to help prepare our children to succeed in the 21st century, various words come to mind that start with “c”, such as teaching them to be creative, communicate well, collaborate with others, think critically and be confident.

Picky eater? You’re not alone.

Does your little one want plain pasta for dinner every night? Or refuse to eat anything green? Toddlerhood can be challenging when it comes to setting up healthy eating habits for your child. Not all children are “picky eaters”, but for some, picky eating may show up around age 2 as they experience developmental changes and become more independent.

“I just wish I had more time!” How many times have you said this to friends and family? 

Navigating colds, flu and sickness as a parent can feel like an everlasting challenge. That’s because your little one’s immune system is still developing and learning how to cope with the world around them, which makes them more susceptible to germs and illness.

A happy child is a child who grows well, explores and discovers the world with enthusiasm, and develops to his full potential day-by-day.