Baby Nutrition

A question I get asked ALL the time is “should my baby’s first food be baby rice or baby porridge?” In this blog I’ll cover why you don’t HAVE to start weaning with baby rice

Whenever I share videos of my little ones eating, I’m always asked for tips for how to help babies and toddlers feed themselves. I’ve written a blog before all about cutlery tips for babies and

When babies first start to eat, around 6 months of age, they have what’s called a “palmar grasp.” This is where together their fingers can curl in towards their palm, allowing them to hold objects

This week I’m sharing another simple recipe using seasonal pumpkins for you and your little ones to enjoy together. The kids are likely to love these as they’re sweetened with banana and a little cinnamon

One thing I’m always trying to help parents with when it comes to feeding kids is to really make the most out of meals. I’ve got a whole series of blogs on adding extra nutrients

It’s that time of year again when pumpkins and squash are everywhere and everyone’s looking for inspiration for some seasonal recipes. Luckily, I’ve got some brilliant recipes on the way that are easy, delicious and

The number of times I’m asked for breakfast ideas for kids in the morning. I think as parents, we all really struggle with getting the inspiration to create something new – when we’re tired and,

One of the many worries parents have when it comes to feeding their children, is what to do when they’re unwell. I know only too well the added stress that illness brings about when feeding

Something you may be wondering if you’re feeding little ones, is if babies and toddlers can have beans in their diet and, if so, from what age? A question I’m often asked is “can my

Fussy eating is something almost ALL parents will struggle with at some stage of their journey. It can be an incredibly frustrating thing to go through and also worrying if you’re not sure that your

When becoming a parent – especially for the first time – it seems like there are so many things to be thinking about. Car seats, beds, breastfeeding, injections…and that’s before you even get on to

Everything you need to know Eggs are one of my favourite foods for feeding babies and children. Parents often have many questions about eggs – what the benefits are, when babies can have eggs, whether

Baby food has been in the press a lot recently and it often leaves parents worried about offering manufactured foods to their baby during weaning. Many parents have asked me ‘can I give pouches to

When it comes to feeding babies and toddlers, I always talk about considering the balance of their diet as whole rather than focusing too much on individual nutrients. However, as a nutritionist, I find it

I’ve written before about what supplements are recommended for babies and toddlers. I’ve also written a post comparing nutritional supplements for babies and toddlers. In this blog, I wanted to focus specifically on one nutrient