Breastfeeding & food for children

In the first half of your baby's life, breast milk - or infant formula - is the best diet. It is adapted to infants' nutritional needs and contains many useful substances. Some children may also be interested in other foods at an early age. Here you will find information and dietary advice for the child.

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Breastfeeding & bottle feeding

The first days of breastfeeding

The breastfeeding pattern differs from child to child. Some babies sleep almost the entire first day after birth, while others want to feed straight away and often. Although your priority is not on yourself, make sure to sleep when the opportunity presents itself, eat well, and ensure that you get enough fluids.

Breastfeeding the very first time

Straight after birth, the newborn baby tends to be awake and alert for about two hours, which is when the baby breastfeeds for the first time.

Getting the baby to latch on to the breast

Breast milk – this is how it works

Storing breast milk

To hand express breast milk

Leaking breasts

Bottle feeding your baby

Food & beverage for children

Better bites - make it easier for your baby

You might recognize the situation: Your baby has learned to eat smooth purees, but as soon as you try to provide food with a slightly thicker consistency, everything suddenly becomes much more difficult. Not for all babies, but for many of them. Some even bring up their food. Others behave like hamsters and save the pieces in their cheeks - and then spit them out. But there are things you can do to help!

Corn Puffs - More than just pastime?

Many parents and children love them: the chubby, puffy corn puffs that are light as air and perfect to have in the diaper bag and give to the baby. But how good are they really? And what do they contain?