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Folate and folic acid are B vitamins. Sometimes the terms are used interchangeably but there is the difference.

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.

Allow your child to eat at their own pace. Ensure foods offered are nutritionally dense so that even if they eat a little amount, they get most of the nutrients they need for the day.

The appropriate age recommended for the introduction of cereals to a baby is 6 months of age.

Some examples of veggies experts recommend introducing to a baby are pureed carrots, pureed green beans, pureed apple, pureed avocado, pureed pear, pureed peach e.t.c.

An infant’s immune system matures between 2 -3 months of age, but it is still not as strong of that of adults. So, babies should not be treated as small adults.

At this stage, a baby should still be on Breastmilk, or an Infant formula suited for his/her age (based on Health care professional recommendation when there is a need) in addition to semi-solids.

Ideally, the need to supplement the mother’s breastmilk begins after 6months of age when breastmilk is no longer enough for the infant and the iron stores from birth have depleted.

First ensure the cereal given is fortified especially with iron and other important vitamins and minerals.

During complementary feeding, a baby should still be on Breastmilk or an Infant formula (prescribed by a healthcare professional when there is a need) suited for his/her age in addition to semi-sol

During complementary feeding, a baby should still be on Breastmilk or an Infant formula (prescribed by a healthcare professional when there is a need) suited for his/her age in addition to semi-sol

The ideal type of water to use for the preparation of CERELAC is lukewarm water. Do ensure to follow the preparation guide on the packaging.

CERELAC is a nutritionally complete infant cereal suited for infants from 6 months of age that is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals especially Iron to meet all the needs of the infant

Please discard unfinished portions after feeding baby, do not store for later use. 

Cerelac is made by Nestlé, the leading company in nutrition, health and wellness nationally and globally.

CERELAC is a nutritionally complete infant cereal that meets at least 50% of the daily iron needs of the infants. It also contains other essential nutrients to help the baby grow and develop well.

At about six months, your baby’s digestive system is mature enough to digest more complex and solid food substances, like starch, protein, and fat in a non-milk diet. It takes about 3 - 4 hrs.

The appropriate age recommended for the introduction of cereals to a baby is 6 months of age. During complementary feeding stage, breastfeeding should continue. 

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NO, CERELAC is nutritionally suited for children from 6 months and above, forming part of the complementary foods for optimal growth and development at this stage of the child’s life.