Child Nutrition

Why They’re a Weaning Cupboard Staple Eggs are one of the most versatile, nutrient-rich and budget-friendly foods to offer during weaning and beyond. But they’re also one of the foods that parents have the most

Looking for an easy list of 10 porridge topping ideas for babies & toddlers? This blog shares a simple base porridge recipe (that you can adjust for the texture your child likes), plus a list

In this blog, we cover what UK guidance says about offering plant-based drinks (like soya, oat and almond) to babies and toddlers, including when they can be offered as a drink, which options tend to

The kid’s yogurt aisle has needed a shake-up for a long time, and we’re finally making it happen! For so long, the only options available in child-friendly sizes have been packed with added sugars, and

When you’re feeding a baby, and especially as a first time parent, it’s completely normal to want to make the best choices, and to feel a bit overwhelmed by labels like organic, pesticide-free, processed and

Finger foods for your baby can be a brilliant part of weaning – helping babies explore new tastes and textures, practise picking food up, and build confidence with eating. But in the early days, finger

What’s changed and what parents need to know If you’ve seen the headlines this week about the government “scrapping high-sugar food from school menus,” you might be feeling a mix of “great, finally!” and “but

(Babies, Toddlers and the Whole Family) If you’re looking for low sugar recipes for kids that the whole family can enjoy, you’re in the right place. Lots of shop-bought snacks can be quite high in

This post was written by Jemma Hook BDS (Hons), MFDS RSC (Ed), PGCert with support from SR Nutrition. Weaning is also referred to as ‘complementary feeding’ as initially you are introducing solid foods and new

We get asked so often about gut health and probiotics. It’s a huge topic in the nutrition world right now, and naturally, we all want to do the best for our little ones’ tummies! Fermented

I hear from parents so often who are struggling with dinner in their households. It’s a time of day when everyone is running low on energy and patience, and meals can become stressful or foods

This post about Healthy Packed Lunches for Children has been written by  Nutritionist Laura Matthews (BSc, MSc) – previously Head of Nutrition for Jamie Oliver – with support from SR Nutrition. Healthy Packed Lunches for Children One

I’m regularly asked by parents to write about and provide ideas for snacks for toddlers and young children. This is such a popular topic! I’ve posted separately my 7 days of snacks for toddlers and

In part one of my guide to food labels, we looked at the basics of the “per 100g” rule and the ingredients list. However, food packaging is covered in other information, from health claims to

When you’re navigating the supermarket aisles, choosing the right foods for your toddler can feel like a total minefield. I often get asked by parents: “What should I actually be looking for on food labels?”