Recent research has suggested that 1 in 5 two-year-olds never eat their vegetables, and 30,000 two-year-olds have NEVER tried a vegetable. The findings, from a YouGov survey commissioned by children’s food brand Ella’s Kitchen, also showed over a quarter of parents spend a total of one day a year trying to persuade their children to […]
It’s a well-known saying that bad habits are hard to break – but so are good ones. Getting children to eat their five-a-day can be a struggle for mums, whether that’s down to fussy eaters, busy lifestyles, cost or simply a lack of ideas. But why wait until they’re older to try and change what […]
Food cravings during pregnancy are well documented and extremely common. In some cases they can be entirely random, but mostly when we crave certain foods, it is for a reason. Cravings are almost always our body’s way of asking for certain vitamins and minerals we may be lacking and as such, these can become heightened […]
There’s no bigger motherhood minefield than deciding what not to eat when you’re pregnant – but it’s often hard to distinguish between fact and fiction and figure out whether we’re being sensible or overcautious. There are so many different studies and reports for mums to read, making it difficult to know which foods you should […]
Not sure what to do other than smile and shake a rattle? Here’s how to ensure you and your baby find playtime really fulfilling… You may not think so, but you can start playing with your little one from birth. ‘Playtime is vital for bonding, the development of your baby’s motor skills and her hand-eye […]
As your baby graduates from the newborn stage, get ready for some mini acrobatics. It’ll be more fascinating than the Olympics – guaranteed You’ve only known each other a few months, but you’ll already be pretty impressed by just how much your baby has developed. While the newborn stage is amazingly cute, it’s during these […]
Choose the weaning approach which matches your needs and your baby’s nature, and weaning will be easier. Is spoon-fed weaning best for you and baby? We spoke to Dr Rana Conway, a nutritionist and author of Weaning Made Easy (£10.99, White Ladder Press), about spoon-fed weaning. What is it? Spoon-fed weaning simply means you use a spoon to put […]
Whether it’s your 12-week scan or 20-week scan, that baby pic is one of the most significant photos you’ll ever have, so get clued up on what you’re looking at Your scan. One of the most exciting moments of pregnancy. And with it often comes a photo of your growing baby to stick to the […]
Let’s talk about night feeds. As you all know, during the first few weeks, you can expect your new arrival to wake up every few hours to be fed. Although some nights you’ll love this precious time with your little one, on other’s staying awake at 3am will be the day’s biggest challenge. To help […]
Do you know the importance of protein for your baby during her first 1000 days? From conception to her 2nd birthday, the right nutrition, especially protein, is vital for your baby’s first 1000 days. Protein is a key component of breast milk that helps to ensure healthy growth and development. The levels of protein decreases […]