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Toddler snack ideas
The little engine of a toddler is constantly burning fuel, and your toddler will benefit from small meals spaced out during the day. Healthy, fun snacks will provide toddlers with energy to burn. Here are some great snack ideas.
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Banana balls: food babies love
Your baby will love you for these! Like a piece of cake in a ball, they are clean to eat and extremely moreish. They're also great for anyone with egg allergies.
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Beef & sweet potato pie
When you first introduce beef and lamb to your baby, these simple recipes will help get you started.
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9 babies delightfully discovering the world around them
Take a look at nine adorable tykes taking their first bites out of life's mysteries.
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First vege puree
Root vegetables have a naturally sweet taste so are perfect for puree baby food.
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Avocado and banana puree
Raw fruits are best since none of the nutrients are lost in cooking. You can combine two different fruits together when you make this weaning recipe.
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First apple puree
Apples are ideal first fruits as they are easy to digest and unlikely to cause allergies.
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Weaning: first foods to nine months
A guide to starting your baby on solids - including best first foods to try, when to begin, and the ongoing importance of milk.
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Weaning: allergies and busting common myths
Learn what foods to avoid when giving your child his first foods, and discover the truth about common weaning myths.
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Macro Organic baby food pouches recalled
Woolworths has issued a recall on a popular brand of baby food pouches which may cause illness if consumed.
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Peaches and cream puree
Think of this as a pureed parfait for baby.
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Pineapple and mango puree
This summery puree can be refrigerated in individual containers for up to one week, or frozen for up to six months.
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Raising an adventurous eater
The idea of my child exclusively eating the so-called "beige diet" made my stomach churn. So what could my wife and I do to help raise an adventurous eater? I asked the experts.
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