One of the most frequent questions that parents ask me is exactly which specific nutrients babies need during weaning. I’ve written before about the importance of nutrition during the first 1000 days of life but
I think this may be the most important part of my website – my blog! Here I can give advice, tips and recipes, plus loads more really useful information on nutrition for you and your young family…
One of the most frequent questions that parents ask me is exactly which specific nutrients babies need during weaning. I’ve written before about the importance of nutrition during the first 1000 days of life but
For a long time, weaning typically began with a real focus on offering fruits as baby’s first foods. I’m a huge fan of a more recent approach, Veg Led Weaning, and in this blog I’m
Weaning is a significant milestone in a baby’s life, marking the transition from a milk-only diet to the introduction of solid foods. This process can sometimes make parents a little nervous and I’ve spent a
I’ve written in the past about my Top 5 Baby Sleep Tips as well as all about Baby Sleep and Weaning. But today I wanted to focus specifically on toddler sleep. I asked Sarah Patel,
For this post I’m taking things back to basics and breaking down the fundamental components of what is a “healthy, balanced diet” for your little ones. I’ve been talking a lot recently about individual nutrients
If you’re getting ready for weaning then it’s likely you’re thinking about equipment, and highchairs! I’ve written before all about weaning equipment for babies and simple tips for starting weaning. But today I wanted
I often get asked by parents what my recommendations are regarding screen time and letting your baby or toddler watch TV whilst eating. I know this is something that families can feel quite strongly about
There has been a lot of debate in the news recently about processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) following the publication of a report scrutinising the consumption of UPFs by infants, toddlers and young children in
In hot weather, one of the most common worries I hear from parents is how to keep a baby or toddler hydrated. I have written a post on water for babies which tells you exactly
Many of us are feeling the pinch right now and trying to make our weekly food shop stretch as far as we can. As a nutritionist, I get asked a lot for suggestions on how
Parents often ask me for my suggestions for how to include their baby in family mealtimes. There are so many benefits to making family meals baby-friendly once you start weaning your little ones and it’ll
Recently I’ve been writing a lot about feeding the family, especially since writing my book ‘How to Feed Your Family’ and it’s really got me thinking about practical hacks to help families cook meals for
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
Sandwiches are a super popular meal option for kids. They’re easy to prepare, kids tend to love them and they’re great for taking out and about. It can be easy to keep offering the same
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