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Strong body, strong mind: why exercise is vital for early childhood development
Toddlers and children need plenty of physical activity to develop in a range of ways. Not only does it strengthen their muscles and bones, but it also gives their brain a workout too.
Breathe, relax, repeat: mindfulness for mini-minds
Mindfulness is the simple action of becoming fully aware of what’s happening in the present moment.
Children and sleep: sweet dreams, strong immunity at bedtime
Getting enough quality sleep is essential to your child’s mental and physical health, not to mention that it makes your life as a parent easier when the kids are sleeping better.
The Power of play based learning: why learning through play is important
Children understand the world around them through play – with every new experience, they learn something new and as the experiences stack, so do their skills and abilities.
Smart steps to protect against colds and flu
Navigating colds, flu and sickness as a parent can feel like an everlasting challenge.
Growing Kid Academy Topics
NESTLE NANKID R50 Voucher Campaign Ts & Cs
NESTLE NANKID R50 Voucher Campaign Ts & Cs
NANKID Voucher Campaign
A guide to creating a healthy routine for 3-5 year-olds
As your child reaches through milestones, which include their development, social and cognitive skills, they become masters at their own play.
What are HMOs, and why are they important to your child’s immunity?
The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria, good and bad.
Tips for keeping your preschooler healthy after COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARSCoV-2)1 did shake
Understanding your child’s brain development: Ages 3–5
Three to five years old, a time of boundless energy, endless questions and incredible leaps in development.
Nestle Nankid Growing Kids Survey Ts and Cs
Nestle Nankid Growing Kids Survey Ts and Cs
Brain boosters for your curious 3‒5-year-old
Your child’s brain grows super-fast at this age. Make it fun and easy to help them learn and thrive.
Introducing Solids To Your Baby
Our Australian Guidelines recommend the introduction of solid foods at around 6 months.
Keep track of your little one’s growth, step by step. With this tool you can log both weight and height and visualize their amazing developmental journey.
A general physical and gynaecological examination is advised 4–6 weeks after delivery to assess your recovery and the return of your body to its non-pregnant state.
Getting baby to Sleep & fighting fatigue
Getting enough sleep during the first months of your baby’s life means adjusting to your own new sleep habits and those of your baby.
Parent-infant interaction
Interaction with your baby begins before she is born. You usually feel life at about 20 weeks into pregnancy as light, fluttering sensations.
Apgar:
A system of evaluating a newborn’s physical condition by assigning a score (0,1, 2) to each of the following criteria:
Your baby’s appearance at birth
Many parents are surprised or even alarmed at the sight of their newborn. It is important to understand that the effects of birth are usually temporary and the baby’s looks improve rapidly.
Your baby will smile deliberately, especially for his parents. He can hold his head up momentarily, and focus on and follow moving objects.
By 2 months, he can lift his head when on his tummy and hold his head up when held at his shoulder.
Your baby lifts his head up when lying on his tummy. His hands can grasp a small rattle, and he has started laughing.
Baby is growing and getting excited about, well, just about everything. Especially playtime and all the things hands can touch. Hands are so fascinating!
