Baby Food

Babies need solids early to ward off some allergies: study

Australian guidelines advising mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies until six months could be putting children at risk of allergies and coeliac disease, a controversial study suggests.

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Happy family mealtimes

When you have young children, the family table can feel like a battleground – fussy eating leads to arguments which often end in tantrums. It’s not fun for anyone. Here’s how to regain some control and make mealtimes happy again.

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Does my baby need organic food?

The choice of food you introduce to your baby is a personal one. We all want what’s best for our baby, especially when it comes to food.

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Cherie Lyden

Baby-led weaning

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a method of weaning that allows a baby to take control and self-feed solid food from the beginning of weaning.

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Sneaky cooking – how to hide vegies in everyday food

It’s common for toddlers – and older kids – to refuse whole food groups like vegetables. But with some clever cooking techniques you can hide vegies in everyday food by camouflage and blending. Here are a few tips and recipe ideas…

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Why chewing is important for speech development

The introduction of solids in your baby’s diet is not only important for nutritional reasons, but for the developmental of oral motor skills.

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Home-made food is best for baby

It seems home-made baby food is the best health option and the cheapest in today's economic climate. Fiona Purdon reports

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Avocado, fetta and green things dip - baby & toddler food

As I am not a fan of hiding food in children's meals, this recipe is as honest as can be.

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Study hatches cracking good news on eggs allergy

Parents who don't want their newborn babies to develop an egg allergy ought to feed them eggs in the first six months of life, a study has found.

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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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The perfect mix of science and love

As a parent, you’re naturally concerned about whether your child is receiving the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to help you give your toddler the right nutrition they need for their age. The perfect mix of science and love!

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