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Nutrition for your child

A complete nutritional programme, matched to your child's changing needs.

Menus for every age

In this section, discover the recommended menus designed by Nestlé nutritionists based on your child’s age.

Arranged around main meals, they will help you prepare balanced menus for your child over a typical week.

Select your child’s age and see what foods are on the menu.

Menu especially adapted for your child

The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding during your child’s first 6 months and continued breastfeeding for as long as possible. As babies grow at different paces, health professionals should advise you on the appropriate time to start on complementary foods.


Stage 4 recommended menu: from 12 months

Breakfast

250ml of growing-up milk

Lunch

1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
2 to 3 teaspoons of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables

Mid-afternoon

250ml of growing-up milk
3 to 4 tablespoons of fruits

Dinner

1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
2 to 3 teaspoons* of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables

Note: 1 teaspoon of blended meat or fish = approximately 5g
1 level tablespoon of fruits or vegetables = approximately 15g
Quantity can be adjusted to suit your child’s appetite. Never force your child to eat if she is not hungry and always offer water regularly.

Stage 4 recommended menu: from 15 months

Breakfast

250ml of growing-up milk

Lunch

1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
3 to 4 teaspoons of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables

Mid-afternoon

250ml of growing-up milk
3 to 4 tablespoons of fruits

Dinner

1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
3 to 4 teaspoons of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables

Night

250ml of growing-up milk

Note: 1 teaspoon = approximately 5g
1 level tablespoon of fruits or vegetables = approximately 15g
Quantity can be adjusted to suit your child’s appetite.Never force your child to eat if she is not hungry and always offer water regularly.

 

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The information on this website is written to suit the needs of those residing in Malaysia.