The first 1,000 days shape everything. Don't guess.
Brain development, height, bone structure, facial growth, immune function — the science is clear on what matters and when. We read 130,000+ papers so you don't have to.
Cited guidance for every meal and milestone, from birth to age 5. No opinions. No influencer advice. Just peer-reviewed research, personalised to your child.
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The Research
What happens in the first 1,000 days is irreversible
Every number below comes from a published, peer-reviewed paper or official health body report. This isn't opinion. It's what the science says.
Brain and Cognitive Development
Iron, zinc, iodine, and omega-3 directly affect synapse formation and myelination.
Height and Physical Growth
Protein, calcium, zinc, and vitamin D in the first 3 years are primary drivers. Genetics set the ceiling — nutrition determines how close they get.
Bone and Skeletal Development
The foundation is built in the first 3 years. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D during this window have the greatest impact.
Craniofacial and Facial Structure
Jaw width, midface growth, and nasal development are influenced by vitamin K2, calcium, magnesium, and feeding mechanics.
Immune System
The gut microbiome in the first 2 years shapes immune function for life.
Long-Term Disease Risk
Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome — all linked to the first 1,000 days.
Iron Deficiency in the UK
Linked to irreversible cognitive delays and lower academic achievement. Lozoff et al., 2006.
Who it's for
Built for parents of children 0–5
Whether you're starting solids or optimising a toddler's diet, the science applies. 60 months of development tracked against age-specific research targets.
New parents
First baby, overwhelmed by conflicting advice. You want one source you can trust — backed by research, not influencers.
Starting weaning
Ready for solids but unsure what to prioritise. Iron, zinc, omega-3 — which foods, how much, and when.
Fussy eater parents
Your toddler refuses everything green. You need to know which nutrients they're actually missing and how to fill the gaps.
Optimising parents
You already feed your child well. You want to go further — tracking nutrients against research targets, maximising development.
Genetics set the ceiling. Nutrition determines how close your child gets to it.
It's not just about food. It's about maximising your child's genetic potential across every dimension — cognitive, physical, structural, immunological. The research exists. We put it to work.
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Not another generic baby tracker. Every feature gives you actionable, evidence-based answers — then makes it easy to act on them.
Smart Nutrition Chat
Tell it what your baby ate, ask any question, get cited meal suggestions. Logs nutrients automatically. Identifies gaps and tells you what to feed next.
Photo Meal Logging
Photograph the plate. Every food identified, portions estimated, 13+ nutrients logged automatically. Two taps from photo to logged meal.
13+ Nutrient Tracking
Daily breakdown tracked against SACN and WHO reference intakes for your baby's exact age. Tap any nutrient to see trends and the research behind the targets.
WHO Growth Charts
Weight, height, and head circumference plotted against WHO percentiles. Track trends over weeks and months with full measurement history.
Blood Work Tracking
Log blood test results, visualise trends, get dietary recommendations based on your child's actual levels. Photograph results to auto-extract values.
Face Scans
Capture your baby's face at intervals. Track jaw width, midface growth, and symmetry. 50% of craniofacial development occurs before age 4.
Development Scans
Record 30 seconds of play. Motor, cognitive, and social development scored against CDC and WHO milestones.
Meal Planning
Weekly meal plans with recipes, portions, and nutrient breakdowns. Built around your schedule, budget, and what's in the fridge.
Smart Shopping Lists
Generated from your meal plan with real prices from Tesco, Aldi, and Asda. Stay on budget without missing nutrients.
Fridge Inventory
Track what's in the fridge. Get meal suggestions based on available ingredients. Reduce waste, optimise meals.
Partner Sharing
Invite your partner or co-parent. Shared access to your baby's data, plans, and tracking.
Multi-Baby Support
Track multiple children with independent tracking, plans, and milestones for each.
How it works
From question to cited answer in seconds
No searching forums. No conflicting advice. Just science, personalised to your child.
Add your child
Age, dietary needs, any concerns. Everything is personalised to where your child is right now — their exact age in days matters for nutrient targets.
Ask, snap, or scan
Type a question, speak it, photograph a meal, or scan development. "Can my 7-month-old have eggs?" — you get a sourced answer, not guesswork.
Get cited guidance
Every answer references specific papers with PubMed IDs. Tap a citation to see the source. Something wrong? Thumb it down — your feedback improves it.
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Built on evidence, not influencer advice
Most parenting apps give you opinions dressed up as facts. Parent Maxing is different — every answer traces back to peer-reviewed research or official health guidelines.
We continuously index PubMed, Crossref, Cochrane, WHO, NHS, SACN, and USDA FoodData Central, so you get answers grounded in the same literature your paediatrician reads.
The first 1,000 days don't come back
Every meal matters. Every nutrient counts. Join the waitlist and be first to get Parent Maxing on your phone.