Child Nutrition

Introducing solids to your baby is usually an exciting time, but it also comes with the responsibility of ensuring their safety as they explore new textures and flavours. One of the biggest concerns for parents

I actually love Easter – the new flowers, the warmer weather and the long bank holiday weekends mainly – but also the special events and fun days that are created for little ones too. I

Pocketing food is quite common and can seem a strange thing for little ones to do. It is sometimes helpful to understand what food pocketing is and the many reasons it can happen, from a

When your neurodivergent child faces feeding challenges, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. Whether dealing with neurodivergence, Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), dysphagia, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), it’s essential to understand the diagnostic

Supporting your Neurodivergent child through feeding challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when progress is slow or setbacks occur. This blog provides advice to help you better understand and manage these difficulties. We’ll cover ways to

Introduction    Feeding challenges are often misunderstood, especially when they involve neurodivergent children. Parents can feel immense pressure to “fix” their child’s eating habits, using strategies that may not align with their child’s unique needs. However,

Part 1 About this series  Mealtimes are often painted as moments of joy and connection, but for many families, they can become a source of stress and uncertainty. This is especially true when neurodivergence enters

Something that worries many parents when it comes to weaning and feeding young children is what to do when they put TOO much food in their mouth? Stuffing their mouths with too much food can

How much water your baby needs depends on lots of factors from their age, feeding methods and weather. This post gives details on the EXACT amounts your baby needs from birth to an older child.

I’ve never been a fan of the “New Year, New Me” rhetoric, but I understand that January often inspires us to “get our act together” and start the New Year on a positive note, especially

Your New Go-To Recipe Book for Feeding Babies and Toddlers! I’m thrilled to announce that my FOURTH book, The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook, is now available for pre-order! 🎉 This book has been an absolute

It feels like recently it’s impossible to escape negative headlines or posts on social media around ingredients in our foods, or certain foods that we should be avoiding. Seed oils are an ingredient that have

This blog entitled should I worry about food additives in my kid’s foods has been written by Katarina Martinez-Thomas, and reviewed by Charlotte Stirling-Reed.  I’ve written in detail about processed foods for kids, and I

Catering for a child with food allergies can be such a challenging thing to do for parents. Weaning and feeding kids is hard enough, without throwing food allergies into the mix.   I’ve written about kids

The question of whether or not to offer little ones a dessert after meals is one that families frequently ask me. Ultimately, the decision to provide a pudding is entirely up to you and can