Child Nutrition

Iron is a mineral and an important component of a healthy, balanced diet in babies, children and adults. But, do we really understand how much iron we should be getting during pregnancy, and how much

It’s that time of year again! I feel the cold a lot and for me there is nothing better than a nice warming, comforting meal in the evening. I love eating together in the winter

Due to the fact that I love to talk about veg led weaning, I’m often asked questions about HOW, when and even IF fruit should fit in when it comes to feeding babies and toddlers.

I’ve been talking lots about sugar and young children recently. As our little ones grow and get exposed to more sugary foods, they can start to request more sweet options at home (something I’ve certainly

I love Halloween festivities with the kids, but I’m always a little disheartened when it’s always sweets and cakes that take all the limelight. Especially when we have such a variety of delicious foods around

A really common question parents have when it comes to weaning is whether or not babies and toddlers can have chocolate and, if not, when? It’s also a question I get lots around Easter, Halloween

I know too well that fussy eating can be a huge source of frustration for parents and carers. You may find you spend hours each week cooking nourishing meals from scratch, only to find your

Toast wasn’t made for butter and jam only! There are SO many toppings that can transform toast into a super quick, easy and balanced meal for kids at any time of the day! These ideas

Protein is an essential part of children’s diet, playing a crucial part in their growth and development. Many parents are concerned as to whether their kids are eating enough protein, and I am often asked

Switching your baby’s regular milk to cow’s milk can feel like a big change for your family. Many parents ask me about both when and how to transition their baby from formula to cow’s milk

How do I introduce herbs and spices to my baby? Something I’m really passionate about is helping children to learn to enjoy a variety of foods and flavours right from the beginning of their weaning

If you find it hard coming up with a variety of healthy and balanced snacks to offer your toddler each week, don’t fear… I’m here to give you 7 days of MORNING and AFTERNOON snacks!

Many people have been asking recently about salt intakes and babies health during weaning. This is a bit of a tricky topic as, although babies need very tiny amounts of salt and have very low

It’s been so lovely to see the sun out these last few weeks – so it’s the perfect time to share these healthy (and yummy!) ice lollies for kids! One thing many parents worry about

Help! My little one is constipated… Written by  Dr Stephanie Jen Chyi Ooi – The GP Mum who works at MyHealthcare Clinic and on the podcast @themedicmumpodcast and 𝐃𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦 Doctor and Paediatrician from The Munching Medic.  As a GP, we often get