Cutting down a toddler’s sugar intake isn’t easy, but it’s definitely a worthwhile battle! If they’re already used to eating a lot of sugary snacks and candy, they’re sure to put up a fight when you start to offer healthier alternatives. However, with a little perseverance and some clever tips, it’s totally possible to introduce them to a healthier, lower-sugar diet.
Here, you’ll discover some great tips to help you reduce your toddler’s sugar intake. [Read more…]
Introducing your baby to allergens is always going to be a worry. However, there are ways to ensure you’re doing it in a safe and controlled manner. Thanks to the internet, there’s a plethora of advice on how and when to introduce allergen-rich foods to your little one.
The guidelines over when to introduce allergens to babies has changed dramatically in recent years. A study carried out in 2015, known as the LEAP trial, revealed babies were more likely to have a peanut allergy if they avoided peanuts compared to babies who were introduced to them early. Even babies who were considered to be at high risk of a peanut allergy were found to have no reaction when introduced to them early on.
The results of this study changed the guidelines on when allergens should be introduced. Now, experts recommend introducing your little one to allergens within their first year. The question is, how should you do it?
Below, you’ll discover the top tips for introducing baby to allergens you’ll want to follow. [Read more…]
Weaning your little one onto solid foods can be exciting, but also pretty daunting too. You’ll obviously want to start feeding baby a range of delicious new foods, including the things on your own plate. However, before you introduce anything new, it’s important to ensure it’s safe.
There’s surprisingly a lot of foods you need to be careful of and it gets even more confusing when you add the monthly age restriction recommendations. Some foods are perfectly fine for older babies, yet not suitable for younger babies. So, it’s important to do your research to see which foods should be avoided.
Here, we’ll look at the main foods you’ll want to avoid feeding your baby during their first year.
When you were pregnant, you may have assumed you’d end up breastfeeding your baby once they arrived. However, as many new moms discover, breastfeeding isn’t always achievable. Or, it could be you just prefer to bottle feed your baby for your own personal reasons. Whatever the reason is, bottle feeding can still be a daunting process.
Bottle feeding isn’t something you typically learn much about during your pregnancy. This means, when your little one does arrive you can find it daunting knowing exactly how to feed your baby. If you’re looking ahead, or you just want to make sure you’re doing it right, here you’ll discover everything you need to know about bottle feeding baby, and how to do it right.
Weaning your baby onto solid foods can be an exciting and joyful experience. You get to introduce them to a whole new world of textures and tastes. However, while you may be excited to get your little one onto solids, there’s certain foods you need to avoid or at least be wary of.
Grapes are one of first foods parents want to introduce to their baby. They’re sweet, juicy, delicious and healthy. However, did you know they can also be potentially dangerous for baby? Below, you’ll discover everything you need to know before feeding grapes to babies.
When it comes to introducing a solid diet to your little one, there’s certain foods you’re told to stay clear of. This is because, young babies have a lower immune system, as well as a more sensitive digestive system. There’s a number of foods which should be avoided, but honey is by far one of the most potentially harmful foods you can feed your infant.
So, why is honey bad for baby and what harm could it really do? [Read more…]
Making your own baby food isn’t as difficult as it sounds. A lot of parents are put off the idea of making their own because they think it’s going to be a long, tough process. However, many baby food recipes are super-quick to whip up, so you don’t have to worry about spending hours in the kitchen.
There’s a lot of benefits that come from giving your little one homemade food. You don’t need to switch to giving baby an exclusive homemade diet – even just switching to homemade food a few times a week will provide numerous benefits.
So, if you’d love to give making your own wholesome baby food a try but you’re stuck for ideas, below you’ll discover some of the simplest, tastiest recipes to try out. [Read more…]
Transitioning from breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby to introducing solids, can be really daunting. When exactly should you start introducing solids and what’s the best way to do it?
Unsurprisingly parents have a lot of questions about weaning their baby. You’ve only just got to grips with milk feeds, so the thought of starting yet another routine can be soul-draining. If you’re nervous or unsure about weaning your little one, here we’ll reveal 10 great tips to help make the transition smoother and easier. [Read more…]
Breastfeeding might be one of the most natural things in the world, but when it comes to doing it in public, it can be an uncomfortable process.
Despite increased awareness being raised in recent years, there’s still sadly a huge taboo surrounding this natural activity. In some places, mothers are even being stopped and told to use the restroom if they attempt to feed their little one in public.
Of course, some mothers feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public anyway, so they’re forced to use the restroom if they’re out and about with their baby.
Whatever your views and preferences are about feeding your baby in public, one company might have come up with a solution – the lactation pod. [Read more…]
Toddlers are known for their notorious dislike of anything that’s remotely good for them. Even the sheer sight of a piece of broccoli at meal times can lead to an epic tantrum.
While mealtime battles are a natural and common part of the toddler stage, it can be worrying for parents that their little one may not be getting the nutrients they need. So, if you’re looking to keep your toddler healthy but you really struggle to get them to eat those all-important veggies, the answer is to hide them! After all, it’s hard for your toddler to refuse vegetables if they don’t even know that they’re there in the first place.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can hide vegetables in your toddler’s food without them knowing it. Below we’ll look at some of the best hidden veggie tricks and ideas to make mealtimes much more bearable! [Read more…]
Are you hoping to raise an adventurous eater? If so, you’re definitely not alone.
You’ve likely heard all about the meal time battles parents constantly have with their toddlers and young children. They refuse to try new foods, throw a tantrum if they don’t get their favorite crackers and in some cases, throw an Oscar-winning performance of pretending to gag and be sick.
It doesn’t sound much fun does it! So, what can you do to avoid it and are there things you can do throughout the baby stage to ensure your little one turns into an adventurous eater? [Read more…]
Breastfeeding your baby should be one of the most wonderful, natural, and joyful experiences. The benefits it delivers to both you and baby are well-known, but what isn’t often talked about is just how difficult it can be.
There are all kinds of problems that can occur when you start to breastfeed and by far the most surprising for many moms is the pain that comes with it. Now, don’t get me wrong, breastfeeding isn’t always painful. Some moms experience no pain at all, while others report only a little discomfort. However, for those who aren’t so lucky, it can be significantly painful.
If you do experience pain while you’re breastfeeding, it’s natural to start dreading feeds. The good news is, there are ways you can ease the pain of breastfeeding and here we’ll look at five of the best tried and tested methods. [Read more…]
Pumping breast milk can be a difficult and frustrating process, regardless of which method you choose. However, for many moms, hand pumping is by far the most challenging to get to grips with. Look on any post on the topic online and you’ll find many moms blasting hand pumping as difficult, ineffective and a complete waste of time. So, is it worth even trying?
The truth is, hand pumping is a challenge and it does take time, patience, and practice to master. However, it also offers many benefits you don’t get from a manual or electric pump.
If you’re considering trying the hand pump techniques, or you’ve tried it and you haven’t had much success, here you’ll discover some of the best techniques that can help. But first, let’s start with why you should give hand pumping a chance… [Read more…]
Breastfeeding may be one of the most natural things in the world, but that doesn’t make it easy!
Many new moms are surprised to discover breastfeeding isn’t always as straightforward as they thought it would be. Not only can it produce a whole range of issues from latching on difficulties to insufficient milk supply, but there’s also the issue of pumping to get to grips with.
Even stay at home moms will often need to pump breast milk at some stage. Whether it’s to feed your little one easier while you are out grocery shopping, or whether you need to leave them with a babysitter for a while; breast pumping is an essential skill you’re going to want to learn.
Here you’ll discover everything you need to know about breast pumping including what to expect, how to do it and the answers to some of the most common questions. [Read more…]
When your little one is old enough to move onto solids, you have two options. You can either buy store bought baby food, or make it yourself. There are pros and cons to both options and it helps to understand each of them before you make a decision. [Read more…]