Vegetable and fruit purees for babies are a great first food and commonly used at the beginning of weaning. They are simple to prepare if making your own and usually parents find that babies happily take to them. If you are not sure about which route to take then...
Carrot puree for baby is a lovely first tastes recipe to start with as it's easy to digest and babies generally like the bright orange colour and natural sweetness of the carrots. You can make this recipe as a larger batch if you want to make more use of cooking and...
You have probably heard the popular phrase “food before one is just for fun.” I still see it being shared on parenting forums and parenting groups. It is an important topic for parents starting solids to understand because it is often misunderstood. This blog...
Chia seeds for babies have gained increasing popularity in baby nutrition over the years because of their power house of nutrition. This is because they include a range of nutrients such as fibre and omega 3 fatty acids. In this blog I discuss if chia seeds are safe...
Fibre for babies, when and how to offer it can be confusing for parents. However it is important for a number of reasons including ; their digestive health, regular bowel movements and gut development. The amount of fibre babies and toddlers need changes with age.This...
Sandwiches might seem like the easiest toddler meal to make as they are quick to make, easy to hold, and endlessly adaptable. However when it comes to feeding babies and toddlers, it’s not always that simple - when you are short on time and if like me you get stuck in...
Those early bites during weaning and beyond are so important for your baby’s long term health and development. The gut does far more than just digest food. It plays a vital role in immunity, mood, and even brain development. So I have created this blog to help your...
A recent UK study by the University of Leeds investigated the nutrition and marketing of popular baby food pouches. They took a dive into what’s really inside baby and toddler food products. The findings may surprise many parents and also leave you feeling quite...
Parsnip puree baby food is a great first food to introduce when starting solids. It is naturally sweet so will usually go down well with your baby. It is also high in fibre, vitamin C and folate. It makes a great puree but you can also use it as a dip for finger foods...