First 1000 days

Question

As a first time mom, I made sure that I gave my best for Priyas first 1000 days. 🤰The first 1000 days of life begins from conception up to 2 years of age. This is also the most significant period of brain development as well as their body and immune system. Which is why I made sure to do the following:1) Breastfed her exclusively until 6 months and started complementary feeding for her optimal health. Our breastfeesing journey continued beyond 2 years. 🤱🏻2) I made sure she got het Immunizations/vaccinations on time including booster shots so she would be safe against vaccine preventable diseases. 💉3) For her nutrition, I introduced her to fruits and vegetables early on once she started complementary feeding so she would eat healthy. 🍏🍇🍊🍓🍌🥕🥔🍅4) I also took time to read books to her, play with her, walk her outside and be present during our time together. I tried my best not to expose her to gadget use during these formative years.How about you? How was your first 1000 days with your babies? 😊 Join @theasianparent_ph facebook page In partnership with the Department of Health Philippines tomorrow Friday August 26, 2022 at 6pm to learn more about the importance of nutrition, immunization and breastfeeding.Together with our host and certified BakuNanay, Mommy @mommyaracasastumuran are Dr. Kim Patrick Tejano and Mr. Rodley M. Carza from Department of Health to share important information about babys first 1000 days of life.If you have not taken the pledge yet, click the link below ⬇️ https://form.theasianparent.com/buildingabakunation #BuildingABakuNation #TeamBakuNanay #theAsianparentPH #viparentsph

Maria · Answer

Ay, salamat so much for sharing Priyas journey, sis, honestly, this is so inspiring kasi you really did the full circle ng nutrition, immunization, at bonding! A few of us moms in my circle were also strict sa exclusive breastfeeding at delayed gadget exposure, kaya nakikita namin talaga ang difference sa development ng kids, especially sa language at attention span. What you did with the early introduction to fruits and veggies is game-changer din, ang aming little ones who got that early taste of healthy food ay mas willing kumain ng greens now compared sa kids who started late. The books and outdoor time really matter rin, parang lahat ng elements work together, di ba? Excited ako sa DoH session bukas, kailangan talaga ng moms na marinig ang real guidance about those first 1000 days from experts!