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16-weeks pregnant: baby development and diet tips
16-weeks pregnant? Find out all you need to know about nutrition, diet and baby development at 16 weeks in our week-by-week pregnancy calendar.
17-weeks pregnant: baby development and diet tips
Your little one now weighs more than 200g and is looking more and more like a “real” baby every day. Read more to learn what to expect during week 17 of pregnancy.
18-weeks pregnant: baby development and diet tips
Lots of leaps and bounds happening in week 18, from nerve cells multiplying to the beginnings of fingerprints. Read more to learn what baby looks like at 18 weeks of pregnancy.
Nestlé sells Good Start® brand to Perrigo in Canada and U.S.
Nestlé announced the sale of the Good Start® infant formula brand in Canada and the U.S. to Perrigo Company.
Big Nutrition for Tiny Tummies
Same Cerelac taste you know and love. Taste of home.
Gerber lil' explorers biscuits
Introduce your little one to fun and flavour with GERBER Lil' Explorers biscuits.
NIDO Nutritional Toddler Drink for 1+ Years
Milk-based everyday drink to help support your child’s growth and development.
Gerber, For a more parent-friendly world
We believe the best way to nourish little ones is to make a better world for their parents.
Gerber® Multigrain Apples & Oranges Toddler Cereal (Add Water)
Introduce new flavours and textures to baby as they grow with the next stage of GERBER cereals!
For toddlers 10 months and up.
Gerber® Multigrain Cherries & Berries Toddler Cereal (Add Water)
Introduce new flavours and textures to baby as they grow with the next stage of GERBER cereals!
For toddlers 10 months and up.
How long should I take a prenatal multivitamin?
Experts recommend for a woman to continue taking a daily multivitamin containing 0.4 - 1.0 mg folic acid for 4 - 6 weeks postpartum or for as long as breastfeeding continues1.
What time of day should I take a prenatal multivitamin?
You can take a prenatal multivitamin at any time of day.
What is folic acid?
Folic acid is a B vitamin essential for the healthy development of the fetus, brain, and skull during the early weeks of pregnancy.
What is the difference between folic acid and folate?
Folate and folic acid are B vitamins. Sometimes the terms are used interchangeably but there is the difference.
Why should I take folic acid before I get pregnant?
Spina bifida and other neural tube defects (NTDs) occur between the third and fourth week of fetal development, a time when most women don't even know that they are pregnant.
What is the recommended level of folic acid for pregnancy?
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of folic acid during pregnancy is 0.6 mg. However, most prenatal multivitamins/mineral supplements will provide up to 1 mg of folic acid.
Where can I get folic acid?
Folate (folic acid) can be found naturally in foods such as green leafy vegetables, red kidney beans, chicken liver and corn.
What are neural tube defects (NTDs), spina bifida and anencephaly?
Neural tube defects are birth defects that affect the brain (anencephaly) and/or spinal cord (spina bifida).
What should I do when the product expires?
Don't throw out your expired or unused natural health products.
I’m trying to sign-up for the New Nestlé FamilyNes Email Program, but I can’t get it to work because the site won’t let me complete my sign-up, what can I do?
Your time is important, so there are a number of possible reasons why you are experiencing an error on the sign-up page:
How do I unsubscribe or opt out from the New Nestlé FamilyNes Email Program?
Please reference the emails you receive and consult the footer where you will find the option/link to unsubscribe.
When I signed-up for the New Nestlé FamilyNes Email Program, should I have received an email?
Yes, you should have received a Welcome email. Try checking your junk or spam folder. Wait for a few minutes before attempting to sign-up again.
How to enter additional children for the New Nestlé FamilyNes Email Program?
When you sign-up for the New Nestlé FamilyNes email Program, the form has an option to add a child.
If I prepared too much formula, or my baby doesn’t eat the full portion—can I store the leftovers to use for another feeding?
What all does the New Nestlé FamilyNes Email Program offer?
New Nestlé FamilyNes Program is committed to support you during your parenthood journey with exciting benefits.
What will my data be used for?
Your data will be protected very carefully. By providing consent, you agree to receive emails and other communications from the Nestlé Canada Inc.
What formula should I use if I travel outside of Canada?
Where can I find Nestlé® Good Start® Infant Formula? Can you tell me what stores have it?
I can’t find my Nestlé® Good Start® product on shelf/ online/ in-stores. Is it safe for me to give my baby another formula or another Nestlé® Good Start® product? Can I give my baby Stage 2 if they are not yet 6 months?
I can’t find my Nestlé® Good Start® Alsoy or Nestlé® Good Start® Organic on shelf/ online/ in-stores. Is it safe for me to give my baby another formula?