Starting Solids

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, t..

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-..

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 a..

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 me..

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 &..

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..

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 ..

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. ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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..

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 or..

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 a..

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'..