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Netzwerk Gesund ins Leben is a network of institutions, specialist societies and associations that promotes early childhood health, from the period before pregnancy through toddlerhood. It provides information for professionals, families and the press through its website, Instagram, a newsletter, training courses, events and printed materials. Its work is based on consented national recommendations on nutrition, movement and other health aspects before and during pregnancy and in infancy.

Its audiences are pregnant women, young parents and professionals who support families, such as midwives and doctors. The network also works on structural conditions to support families and multipliers in everyday life. The information is offered free of charge, including brochures that can be ordered or downloaded.

The network is part of the Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE) within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH). It has a steering group, a scientific advisory board, working groups and a office, and it implements the communication part of the national breastfeeding strategy. The network marked its 10th anniversary in 2020.

Product: Free health and nutrition information for families and professionals: website, newsletter, training, events and printed brochures on pregnancy, infant feeding and early childhood.