Starting Solids

Healthy Bunny Pancakes

Healthy Bunny Pancakes

Easter is just around the corner so why not turn your trusty weekend breakfast pancakes into a fun affair that will put a smile on your little one’s face quicker than you can say “breakfast’s ready”. These healthy bunny pan..

Signs of readiness!

Signs of readiness!

When should I start solids? For most babies, the exciting time of starting solids is around 6 months of age. But before we use age as a single indicator to tell our baby is ready to start solids, there are a few important signs to look out for bef..

Baby Led Weaning with Bumkins

Baby Led Weaning with Bumkins

Here are some tips for practicing Baby Led Weaning (BLW) with your little ones aged 6-9 months with Bumkins. BLW allows babies to explore solid foods at their own pace while promoting self-feeding and independence. Remember to prioritise s..

Supporting your baby’s digestion

Supporting your baby’s digestion

What is normal? Your baby’s digestive system is extremely sensitive when they are young and it takes a while for their gut to mature and become more robust to different food sources. It can also be very normal for your baby to vomit or posse..

How to build a balanced meal for your little one

How to build a balanced meal for your little one

Kelly Benton – Pregnancy & Baby Nutritionist As parents, we all want to provide our children with the best start in life, and a crucial aspect of that journey is crafting well-balanced meals that cater to their growing needs. In this blo..

Annabel Karmel - Introducing taste & texture to your baby's diet

Annabel Karmel - Introducing taste & texture to your baby's diet

At around 6-9 months once your baby has developed a taste for food, you can start to combine flavours and get a little bit more adventurous! This stage is all about mashing, finely chopping & chunkier foodsYour baby will be developing quite..

Healthy lunchbox ideas for fussy little eaters

Healthy lunchbox ideas for fussy little eaters

It can be very worrying and incredibly frustrating as a parent when your young child refuses to eat well. But what happens when it’s time to send them off to school with a packed lunch and your ‘fussy little eater’ won’t..

Christmas Turkey - Give it to baby!

Christmas Turkey - Give it to baby!

Not sure what to do with your leftover turkey this Christmas? Why not feed it to baby! Most pediatricians in the United States recommend that meats such as chicken and turkey be introduced to a baby when he is between 8-10 months of age. ..

Christmas Meringues

Christmas Meringues

Help me! Christmas threw up on my meringues……… I have always disliked anything that involves egg whites. Simply because there are so many ways that they can fail. Lately, I have been using them to decora..

Festive Chocolate Chip Cookies

Festive Chocolate Chip Cookies

I have tried so many chocolate chip cookies recipes, but nothing beats the cookie recipe on the back of the Hershey’s chocolate chip packet. They are soft and cakelike in the middle and crunchy around the edges. The little hint of salt offsets ..

Yoghurt and Strawberry Swirl Popsicles

Yoghurt and Strawberry Swirl Popsicles

Yoghurt and Strawberry Swirl Popsicles Summer is nearly over but I reckon we've got at least another month of popsicle eating.. Give these recipes a go and see if your fussy ones can be tempted.. ..

Fussy Eaters.. How to deal with them?

Fussy Eaters.. How to deal with them?

Many children go through phases of being fussy eaters. Some outgrow it, but others will permanently remain fussy throughout their lives. But is there anything we, as parents, can do to prevent it and what can we do to steer our children towards a hea..

Four Tasty and Nutritious Puree’s for Babies

Four Tasty and Nutritious Puree’s for Babies

As your baby grows and reaches the age of six months old, it’s time to slowly introduce solid foods. This process is called weaning and vegetable and fruit purees are an ideal food for your baby at this time, as they’re smooth, soft and t..

Cooking Healthier Meals for Your Kids

Cooking Healthier Meals for Your Kids

Obesity and metabolic diseases are prevalent among kids these days. Instilling healthy eating habits as early as possible can help lower the risks of dietary imbalances, most especially obesity. In order to start your child’s journey to healthy..

Baby Led Weaning - Starting Baby on Solids With Finger Foods First

Baby Led Weaning - Starting Baby on Solids With Finger Foods First

As the recommended age for weaning babies increases more options are available to parents starting their baby on solids - Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is becoming more popular. Half a century ago parents would start a baby on solid foods at ju..

The Benefits of Making Your Own Homemade Baby Food

The Benefits of Making Your Own Homemade Baby Food

It is natural for you as a mother to want the best that life has to offer for your baby, especially concerning food. You have the choice of opting for commercial baby foods, or preparing your baby's meals from fresh food. While a large percentage..

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