A resource for parents and carers of babies from birth to 12 months. Share this simple, actionable advice about healthy eating and physical activity to support their child’s growth, development and wellbeing.
If not breastfeeding, use infant formula.
Look for signs your baby is ready, like reaching out for food or opening their mouth when you offer food on a spoon.
Learn to read your baby’s signs of hunger and fullness. Keep giving them breastmilk and/or infant formula.
Offer your baby foods with different colours and textures. Start with iron-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs, beans, leafy green vegetables and cereals with added iron.Babies don't need added salt or sugar.
Offer expressed breastmilk, infant formula or boiled, cooled water from a cup. It’s good for babies to stop using bottles by 12 months.
Offering meals around the same time each day helps set up a routine. Let your child choose if they want to eat, how much, and which foods they want from the ones offered. Eating together can help build healthy eating habits.
Brush twice a day with water and a softinfant toothbrush.
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Your baby’s mood and wellbeing can be a good way to tell if they are getting enough sleep.
Start tummy time soon after birth. Aim for 1 to 2 minutes a day in the first few weeks. Build up to 30 minutes or more throughout the day.
Playing helps babies move, learn and communicate. Try floor play, rolling and crawling.
Reading, singing, puzzles or stories are fun ways to help your baby learn and develop.