Who this guide is for
Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, mixed-feeding and weaning families from birth to 5 years.
Feeding Guide
A calm, practical guide to feeding from the first weeks through toddler and preschool eating, with parent-friendly explanations, checklists and Australian support pathways.
35 pagesFree PDFFirst 2000 days libraryEvidence-informed
First YearsFeeding Guide35 pages
What's inside
- feeding rhythms by age
- breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support
- mealtime pressure and fussy eating
- when to seek help
Printable tools included
- feeding support checklist
- mealtime scripts
- questions for health professionals
Trusted resource base
This guide is Australian-focused and evidence-informed, with references and practical parent tools based on trusted resources including NHMRC, Raising Children Network, Pregnancy Birth and Baby, Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Part of the First Years first 2000 days library.
The first 2000 days, from pregnancy to around age 5, are a powerful window for health, learning, relationships and confidence. First Years uses this widely used Australian framing as a gentle way to organise practical support from pregnancy, newborn days and first foods through toddler and preschool life.
This is an independent First Years resource and does not imply endorsement by NSW Health.
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