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Egg alternatives for cooking
There are many different types of egg alternatives you can use for baking and cooking at home, depending on your taste preferences. We...


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...


When does my toddler come off whole milk
When your toddler switches from their breast milk or formula to cows milk they are advised to go straight to whole cows milk (non-dairy allergy). However you are probably wondering when it is your child can swap to your regular household milk, if this is semi-skimmed or something else. A child who is 1 or 2 years old should only drink whole milk and children under 1 should be drinking breast milk or formula. This is because the fat in whole milk is needed for your child's dev


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.


Allergies and travelling
Travelling with any child can be stressful and a lot to think about, let alone allergies thrown int heir too! Some careful thought and...


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.


When to worry about poo
Variations in your child's poo is very normal. Many things can cause this such as milk they consume, diets, moving to solids, teething,...


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...


Healthiest oils to cook with
Oil is something we need to use regularly in our households to cook many dishes but is there any oils we should avoid and what ones are best for us and our children. We have put together a list of the recommended oils to use when cooking for your little one and the whole family in fact!


Dairy-free sources of calcium
When we think of calcium, we think of dairy products. Calcium can be found in many other foods your child eats. Being aware of these foods to reach your child's calcium needs, especially on a dairy-free diet is helpful. We have put together a list of dairy-free options rich in calcium below:


A small guide to food pairing
Pairing foods correctly in a meal can increase the absorption of nutrients for your little one. Making one meal far more beneficial..


Baby led weaning: what size and shape pasta do I offer?
The perfect pasta shape to start out your baby led weaning journey


Choose the right plant-based milk for your dairy-free child
Choose the most nutritious plant-based milk for your individual child


Breakfast cereals we recommend
Our recommended cereals for the first 2 years of your little ones life


Dairy-free yogurt: Which one is best?
Have a little one with a dairy allergy and finding it difficult to find the best substitutes that offer the same nutritional value?


100 quick and healthy snack ideas
Children's snacks have turned to the packet. Most snacks have been replaced with ready-made, grab-from-the-cupboard choices. Naturally...
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