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Infant & toddler nutrition

The first 1,000 days of an infant’s life, from conception until their second birthday, are key to determining their lifelong health. This is when environmental factors – such as nutrition – can influence rapidly developing organs and body systems. By making the right nutritional choices from conception to toddlerhood, mothers can make a significant difference to their children’s long term health. Learn more about nutrition in the first 1000 days below.

Getting started

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Top pelvic health tips for a new mums recovery

Recorded webinars & presentations | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Physiotherapist Aoife Harvey
36 mins
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Establishing Healthy Eating habits in the first 1000 days

Recorded webinars & presentations | Common Infant Feeding Problems | Dr Wendy Lawrence, Prof Marion Hetherington
64 mins
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Nutricia Toddler Webinar

Recorded webinars & presentations | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Sarah Keogh, Joanna Fortune
55 mins
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Toddler diets, where are we now?

Podcasts | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Janette Walton
11 mins

Nutrition in the First 1000 days

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The importance of long chain polyunsaturates for infant health and development

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Dr Alex Richardson
28 mins

Breastfeeding

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The secrets of breast milk and unravelling the myths and facts related to breastfeeding

Recorded webinars & presentations | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutricia Academy
65 mins

Gut Microbiome

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What are prebiotics and why are they important?

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Dr Carina Venter
14 mins
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Postbiotics and gut health: an emerging field of research to support the immune system

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutricia Academy
7 mins
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The role of the gut microbiome: supporting infant immune system development

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Dr Jan Knol
11 mins
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The importance of prebiotics in the first 1,000 days for gut and health immunity

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutricia Academy
6 mins
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The Gut Microbiome: Influencing infant’s future health infographic

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutricia Academy
5 mins

Infant Immunity & Community Hub

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Latest Irish dietary guidelines for toddlers and pre-school children - Foods & food groups

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutricia Academy
10 mins
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Latest Irish dietary guidelines for toddlers and pre-school children - Nutrients

Articles | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | Nutricia Academy
10 mins
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