From the moment life begins — even before pregnancy is confirmed — your baby’s future health is already being shaped. The first 1000 days (from conception until your child turns 2 years old) are a once-in-a-lifetime window that lays the foundation for growth, brain development, and lifelong wellbeing.

At BloomWell, we believe every parent deserves to feel confident and supported during this journey.

Why the First 1000 Days Are So Important

• Brain development – By age 2, your baby’s brain has already reached 80% of its adult size. Nutrients like DHA, iron, and choline are essential to support this growth.
  

• Immune strength – A healthy gut and balanced nutrition during pregnancy and infancy help protect against allergies, infections, and chronic diseases later in life.
  

• Healthy growth – Strong bones, healthy muscles, and good metabolic health all start forming in these crucial early years.
  

• Lifelong impact – Research shows nutrition in this period influences the risk of conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease in adulthood.
  
  

How You Can Give Your Baby the Best Start

Preconception & Pregnancy

• Take folate/folic acid early (3 months before conception).
  

• Eat balanced meals with protein, grains, fruits, and veggies.
  

• Add key nutrients: DHA, iron, choline, and vitamin D.
  
  

Breastfeeding & Early Feeding

• Breast milk gives natural immune support.
  

• B-vitamins & lecithin help support milk flow.
  

• Start solids with iron-rich foods, protein, colourful veggies.
  
  

Baby’s Early Nutrition

• Probiotics build gut and immune health.
  

• DHA & iron fuel rapid brain growth.
  

• Begin healthy habits with wholesome, natural foods.

BloomWell’s Note 

At BloomWell, we believe in walking this journey with you — providing science-backed nutrition, gentle guidance, and a community that understands. Because the first 1000 days are too important to leave to chance, and every mum and dad deserves support along the way.

References

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Cusick, S. E., & Georgieff, M. K. (2016). The first 1000 days of life: The brain’s window of opportunity. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 12(Suppl 1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12220

Koletzko, B., Godfrey, K. M., Poston, L., Szajewska, H., van Goudoever, J. B., de Waard, M., … & HAPO Study Cooperative Research Group. (2019). Nutrition during pregnancy, lactation and early childhood and its implications for maternal and long-term child health: The early nutrition project recommendations. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 74(2), 93–106. https://doi.org/10.1159/000496471

UNICEF. (2021). The first 1000 days: The critical window to ensure that children survive and thrive. https://www.unicef.org/nutrition/first-1000-days

World Health Organization. (2020). Improving early childhood development: WHO guideline. Geneva: World Health Organization. https//www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240002098