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One baby is very different from the next – every smile unique. Their nutritional needs are no different. That’s why Nestlé Baby Cereals are designed to meet each baby’s unique nutritional needs with special ingredients, tastes and textures to nourish his growing body – and personality – at every stage. To help you and baby explore this new world of solid foods together, we’ve created a simple chart with each Nestlé Baby Cereals broken down by stage and ingredients to help you choose what’s right for you (using our very own Nestlé Developmental Nutritional Plan). So, grab a spoon and taste a little nutritious adventure. The start of happy mealtimes is just a spoonful away.
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Nestlé Baby Cereal is 100% wholesome and gives your baby more nutritious goodness than ever before - it’s the first and only baby cereal in Canada with Natural Cultures™ bifidus BL (B. lactis): |
Bifidobacterium lactis (B. lactis) is a probiotic that contributes to healthy digestive tract flora.
Plus, Nestlé Baby Cereals contain no added sugar or salt, artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. So, don’t worry about looking for those ingredients – they’re pleasantly missing. Just for you – and baby.
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Stage 1: | Gentle First Foods
(Starter)
Nestle Stage 1 Baby Foods are first foods ideally suited for your baby’s developing digestive system. They have gentle ingredients and a delicate texture so it’s easy for your baby to swallow and easy for your baby to digest. Cereals in this stage are each made from a single grain allowing for a gradual introduction of solid foods while still maintaining an exceptional taste your baby will love. They also have no added sugar and are made with Natural Cultures Bifidus BL (B. lactis) – a probiotic that contributes to healthy digestive tract flora. |
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Stage 2: | New Tastes
(6 months +)
Nestlé Stage 2 Baby Foods build on stage 1 cereals by adding new tastes and flavours to gradually expand your baby’s developing palate. Stage 2 Baby Cereals have Natural Cultures Bifidus BL (B. lactis) – a probiotic that contributes to healthy digestive tract flora, no added sugar or salt, artificial colours or flavours and continue to provide a smooth texture and yummy taste your baby can enjoy with every growing spoonful. |
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Stage 3: | Richer Tastes & Textures
(8 months +)
Nestlé Stage 3 Baby Foods continue your baby’s exciting new taste and solid food adventure by adding even more tastes and flavours, with ingredients that are both nutritious and delicious. Cereals at this stage still have Natural Cultures Bifidus BL (B. lactis) – a probiotic that contributes to healthy digestive tract flora. Baby is also introduced to a variety of textured foods and mixed grains, expanding his little palate even more – and adding a few new smiles along the way. |
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Stage 4: | Strong Foundation
(12 months +)
Nestlé Stage 4 Junior foods (baby is growing up so fast!) provide more texture for your baby to experience as he learns how to chew. With each new taste and texture your baby tries, his world – and personality – will continue to grow. Plus Nestlé Baby Cereals contain Natural Cultures Bifidus BL (B. lactis) – a probiotic that contributes to healthy digestive tract flora. |
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Nestlé Baby Cereal Ingredients:
Iron helps in red blood cell formation and is essential to your baby’s continued mental development. Iron aids in the prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia – a condition that can lead to decreased attention span, psychomotor and developmental delay and/or impaired cognitive function.1 So, getting enough iron in your baby’s diet is essential at every stage.
Calcium helps your baby develop strong, healthy bones and teeth for a future of active living and healthy growth.
Prebiotics help your little one maintain a healthy digestive system. Prebiotics are naturally found in fruits and vegetables such as bananas and asparagus.
Experts agree, natural cultures are part of what gives breast milk its naturally protective qualities.* ¥
Of the natural cultures found in breast-fed babies, Bifidobacteria is the most prevalent.†§
Bifidobacterium lactis (B. lactis) is a probiotic that contributes to healthy digestive tract flora. It’s important to maintain a healthy digestive tract flora to help support healthy growth & development.
A B-vitamin, thiamine releases the energy from carbohydrates and is essential for your baby’s normal growth and development.
A B-vitamin, riboflavin plays a key role in your baby’s energy metabolism and tissue formation.
A B-vitamin, niacin aids in energy metabolism and further helps in your baby’s normal growth and development.
Single grain cereals include those made using only rice, oat or wheat. When starting baby cereals, you should try feeding your baby rice cereal first, as it is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. You can then begin introducing other single grains as your baby explores and becomes accustomed to them.
Mixed grain cereals combine grains in a single serving. This will help to gradually develop your baby’s palate as he begins to experience more complex solid foods. You should only begin to offer mixed grain cereals after each of the single grain infant cereals have been introduced and tolerated by your baby.
Nestlé Baby Cereals are made using a patented process that breaks down the starch found in infant cereals into even smaller, more digestible pieces.
Nestlé Baby Cereals are designed to maintain a smooth consistency and to not thicken as they cool so they are always easy for your baby to swallow.
All Nestlé Baby Cereals are designed to be stage appropriate with yummy ingredients, textures and varieties, so you can be sure your baby is getting what he needs, when he needs it. Look for our stage and age recommendations on the front of each pack.
Nestlé Baby Cereals use a unique patented process that releases the natural sweetness of each cereal grain for an enhanced taste, aroma, and texture babies love. But, don’t take our word for it try it yourself – your baby’s smile will be proof enough.
1. Moffat M. E. K. et coll., "Prevention of iron deficiency and psychomotor decline in high-risk infants through use of iron-fortified infant formula: a randomized clinical trial", J Pediatr, vol. 125, 1994, pp. 527-534.
* Gueimonde M et al. Neonatology 2007;92:64–6; ¥ Martin R et al. Appl Environ Microbiol 2009;75:965-9
† Yoshioka H et al. Pediatrics 1983;72:317-21; § Harmsen HJM et al. JPGN 2000;30:61-67.
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