Tips – First 1000 Days

What is the First 1000 Days?

1000 days. Doesn’t sound like an awful lot does it? But the fact is that the first 1000 days of your little one’s life are a uniquely special time that can have a very real influence on how they develop, grow and learn — not just now, but for his or her whole life. Watch … read more >

Healthy Swaps this Christmas

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Make a few simple swaps to stay on track this Christmas.

CHEF NEVEN MAGUIRE LAUNCHES FIRST 1,000 DAYS MOTHER AND BABY NUTRITION INITIATIVE

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GOOD NUTRITION IN THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS offers parents a unique window of opportunity to secure the long term health and development of their baby.

Ita Saul introduces the First 1000 Days

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Every parent, throughout the world, wishes their child a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. The key to achieving this lies in providing optimal nutrition during the First 1000 Days.

Professor Michael Turner welcomes the First 1000 Days Movement

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“I warmly welcome the launch of this new website “the first 1,000 days”.

Professor Mike Gibney recognises the importance of the First 1000 Days

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The importance of brain development in the First 1,000 Days is reflected in the extent to which the brain uses the energy consumed by infants.

Vitamin D Intake

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Intakes of Vitamin D are also generally low in Irish toddlers indicating that many toddlers are at risk of missing out on this key nutrient for bone growth. Good dietary sources of vitamin D include eggs and oily fish.