Child Nutrition

I love cooking with my kids at home. I’m not going to say it always goes smoothly, and in fact it’s often chaotic, messy or ends in disaster BUT that’s kind of the benefit of

One question I get asked a lot is WHY I choose to serve my kids fruits, and sometimes cakes or biscuits, on their plate alongside savoury options. Offering fruit as part of a meal is something

For this post I’m taking things back to basics and breaking down the fundamental components of what is a “what is a balanced diet for my toddler?” I’ve covered individual nutrients and how to include

There are a variety of reasons why some children may not have eggs in their diet, from allergies to personal family preferences and to a dislike of the taste. Eggs can be a really handy

It’s no secret that vegetables offer plenty of nutrition and are important foods in our children’s diets. However, they can be a little trickier for kids to reliably eat, and many parents therefore wonder whether

Something parents seem to always be wondering is how much babies and young children “should” be eating each day. I’ve written before about portion sizes for babies when weaning. I also have a free factsheet

Fish fingers are a family favourite in many households, and so I wanted to share a fun and tasty twist on this classic dish! The cod is coated in a wonderfully seasoned breadcrumb and is

There are so many new skills for your baby to learn during their weaning adventure – and one of them is learning how to drink from a cup. I’ve written before about WHAT drinks are

I often get many parents asking me about how to get kids to eat and enjoy their vegetables. First things first – it’s so important that we take the pressure off ourselves as parents. We’re

A lot of the foods available around this time of year often focus on lots of sugar, which isn’t ideal for young babies and children. I’ve written a blog on sugar for babies and children

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

Many of the people who follow me on social media or read this blog really enjoy getting ideas for easy meal options for the family. In fact, I’ve previously written a series on “7 days

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