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NEW FOOD PACKAGING IN STORE NOW
From August 2018, customers will notice our rebranded food packaging start to appear on shelf in all major stockists.
We are excited to announce our new packaging will start to appear on shelf from August 2018. This transition to new packaging will occur over a number of months. During this time there will be a mix of current and new packaging on shelf.
There are no major changes to these products, in some instances there is a small name change or slight recipe improvement, see below for the full details.
Products purchased via the website will be delivered to customers in our old packaging until the end of October. From November, products ordered from the website will be delivered in the new packaging.
Please note, our Infant Formula packaging will not be rebranded until later in 2019.
For any questions, connect with our team of accredited practising Dietitians on +61 3 6332 9200
Product name changes
There are few things that new parents obsess over more than germs – germs outside, germs on people they come in contact with and germs in the home. Unfortunately (or not), the world is quite literally full of germs. And while the majority of germs are not harmful and are even good for your baby, the few bad ones can be dangerous. Already, babies on average will have six to eight colds, coughs, ear infections and other respiratory infections every year (and some will get sick much more often). Plus, as every parent knows, their favourite thing in the world seems to be putting new things in their mouth.
It’s important to understand, first off, that being exposed to germs is part of growing up. There’s no way to avoid them completely, and they are necessary to help build your baby’s immune system. So unless advised by a paediatrician to stay away from certain places, there’s no need to avoid taking your baby out into the world, especially after the first three months during which their immune system is developing. Simply washing their hands (and yours!) when they’re out and when they come back can go a long way, as touch is the most common way that bad germs spread. And make sure to try to wash for a full 20 seconds every time.
Tips to fight germs
As the most common way that babies are exposed to harmful germs is from other people’s hands, if a family member or friend wants to hold your baby and you know for a fact that they have been around people who are unwell, then it’s often best to first ask them to wash their hands. For the most part, however, it is impractical to have someone wash their hands each time they wish to hold your baby, so it can sometimes be handy to have a little bottle of hand sanitiser available if you’re ever unsure about where their hands have been.
Another way your baby can be exposed to harmful germs is when they are brought into your house – by you or by guests. This is why simply sweeping and vacuuming your baby’s most common play areas regularly is really helpful. This should be done even more frequently during your baby’s crawling phase, as they will likely go just about every place where people walk. It can also be a good idea to ask people to check the soles of their shoes before entering the home to make sure that they aren’t tracking in dirt or other unsavoury items. Some people prefer to simply have their guests leave their shoes at the door, but this depends on the individual household.
As most parents are aware, other children are also a common source of germs and infections. If any child has a cold, they will be contagious even before they experience any symptoms, so finding indoor recreational play areas with lots of ventilation and that are kept clean is always helpful.
Here are a few other simple tips to help:
Finally, remember that no matter what you do, your baby is still going to be exposed to lots of germs. So don’t overly worry when you can’t stop them from eating that mouthful of dirt or putting something in their mouth you didn’t see. If you’re concerned, you can always call your paediatrician.
Where do you worry the most about your baby coming into contact with germs?