What are the first 1,000 days?

The “first 1,000 days” of a child’s life refer to the period from conception to their second birthday.

This period is crucial for their development, as it is during this time that a baby's brain can form more than 1 million neural connections per second. A rate that will remain unmatched for the rest of their life.

Moreover, during these first two years, up to 75% of the energy provided by food is dedicated to brain development. This makes the early years a key window where every meal and every form of care are essential for the child’s health, growth, learning abilities, and overall well-being.

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