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The four stages of development

Every baby is unique and develops at his/her own pace. The Nestlé Developmental Nutrition Plan (NDNP) identifies four major stages of development for babies from six months to around three years old. A baby entering a new stage of development will show external signs of growth, such as crawling, walking, increasing weight and height. At the same time, the baby will modify his/her eating habits and capabilities.

The four stages are:

Stage 1: Gentle first food
Stage 2: New tastes
Stage 3: Richer tastes and textures
Junior: Strong foundation