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Hiding foods: Do's and don'ts
We have all been there, hiding some extra veggies in meals to ensure our little ones are packing as many nutrients as possible however.....


What tuna is best for my baby?
Tuna is a great food to serve in moderate amounts (we recommend max 2 times a week) to babies 6 months plus. Not only is tuna a great...


Top 3 peanut butters we recommend
As parents when it comes to purchasing foods for our children we tend to look for 'no added sugar' labels and not really beyond that however some peanut butters contain lots of unnecessary ingredients that your child does not require and can be easily avoided at an affordable price. Lot's of supermarket peanut butters will contained added brown sugars, salt, palm oils and more even if they have organic, healthy looking labels and packaging. This is why I always recommend par


What is reflux?
Reflux is when a weak and immature valve at the top of your babies stomach causes the feed and gastric acid to come back up causing...


30 First finger foods
30 safe and easy to serve finger foods for starting our your weaning journey. All these finger foods are safe from 6 months:


40 delicious first purees
We have put together a list of 40 great purees to serve from 6 months!


Spotting food allergies
One of many parents


Weaning and constipation
Constipation when starting solids is very normal. When introducing your baby to solids it is common to notice changes in their poo...


What apple is healthiest?
Theirs lots of apples out there but has the thought ever crossed your mind.. "which one is better?". Now don't get me wrong ALL apples...


Importance of mealtime routine
Feeling hungry helps us know when to eat and when to stop. As parents we tend to ensure our children have clear sleeping and nap...


Can I BLW my baby if they have no teeth?
We get this question often. Parent's concerned if their baby is ready to wean down to having no teeth. The answer is YES, your baby can enjoy and consume foods without the need for teeth. It may seem impossible to us but babies can chew without any teeth. Your babies chewing process involves moving the jaw, tongue and cheek. (Teeth are an added bonus, used later on to breaking up more complex fibres.) Of course, what babies can chew will vary. Your babies gums are super stron


Common food allergens
Celery Gluten cereals Eggs Milk - Butter, cheese, cream, milk powders and yoghurt Mustard - Liquid and powder form mustard's Sesame seeds...


Weaning and allergies
Allergies when weaning is a fear many parent's feel when starting out their journey. You may delay certain foods at the fear of...


Equipment required for weaning
Theirs a lot of products out there not to mention with huge price tags which are not necessary when weaning. Being parents with childr...


Do not serve frozen peas frozen
A lot of tips circulate the internet on a regular basis, however not all these tips are good for you! One of the picky eating tips you...


When to choose organic options
Is there really a difference between organic and non organic foods? The foods nutrient content does not differ between organic and non-organic, a carrot is still a carrot, however the use of


Steaming VS boiling
You may be starting out your weaning journey or just looking for some health advice for your family and wondering what the best method of...


Add flavour without salt
Adding salt to meals and salty foods should be avoided under the age of 12 months as your babies kidneys cannot cope with too much salt during this time. However babies do require salt to form part of a healthy diet, this being less than 1g of salt a day which naturally occurs in foods and is not added. Herbs, spices, garlic, onion, lime juice and lemon juice are great salt replacers which help bring added flavour to the meal.


Introducing peanuts
When introducing peanuts did you know that early intervention is key. Peanuts tend to be one of the foods parent's are most worried about introducing therefore tend to prolong using them in their diets. New research shows that introducing peanuts safely from 4 months (for higher risk to allergy children) and 6 months can dramatically reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy.


Serving round foods safely
Round foods such as grapes, cherry tomatoes, blueberries and chickpeas are high-risk choking hazards for children due to their shape, how...
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