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Toxins found in baby rice - the facts behind the headlines
By Susie Boone on 13/04/2011 09:40:02
After reports in the media about low level arsenic, cadmium and lead being found in rice-based baby foods, we lay out the facts you need to know
Scientists in Sweden have called for new food safety guidelines after low levels of arsenic and other metal toxins, such as cadmium and lead, were confirmed in baby foods, particularly those containing rice.Is this something mums should be worried
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Three fab foods for weaning your baby
By Joanne Lumsden on 01/02/2011 10:08:09
Your baby is ready for weaning, but what’s on the menu? Read our guide to the safest first foods for your little one
cereals like baby rice are perfect for your little one’s first meal. They’re also easy to tailor to your baby’s own tastes – you can make the meal as runny or as thick as you like, using expressed breastmilk, formula or cooled boiled water to get the right
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Ella’s Kitchen Stage 2 baby foods
By Debra Stottor on 19/09/2008 14:34:54
Lovely new weaning goodies from the popular Ella's Kitchen range
Many mums will already be familiar with Ella’s Kitchen organic baby foods; now there’s a new range available. Developed with the second stage of weaning in mind, when your baby needs to experiment with even more textures and flavours, the new Stage
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Snacktrap pots for babies and toddlers
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/07/2006 01:48:56
A handy little pot with an accessible lid so small children can eat little snacks without making a big mess!
image 1 | image 2 | image 3Something small but smart that we at ThinkBaby like this week: the Snack Trap.Once your baby or toddler is into feeding herself on the go, your kitchen will fill up with handy little pots... and her carseat and your
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How to wean a vegetarian baby
By Jane Thynne on 24/11/2010 06:10:09
If you've decided to wean your baby on a vegetarian diet, follow our guide to which foods and supplements will give him a fully nutritious and well-balanced diet
, you'll need to be aware of how he's getting all of his vitamins, nutrients and protein.Feeding at 7-9 monthsYou'll need to give your baby something from each of the following main food groups, at least once a day:Carbohydrates: potato, rice, cereals
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Weaning recipes for beginners
By Amaya Lopez on 05/12/2005 17:11:36
First foods needn't just be tasteless mush, here are some recipe ideas for introducing your baby to new flavours
When your baby is ready to start experimenting with solids you can start him off well with baby rice and/or vegetable and fruit purées as first foods. It may sound boring but it needn't be, as Amaya's weaning recipes show, it can be simple
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Foresight's colour code for healthy conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/12/2008 01:55:52
The charity Foresight believe good organic eating is at the core of successful conception, a great pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Here at ThinkBaby we have long been suppporters of the idea that healthy living increases your chance of having a successful conception. However, the charity Foresight – who invest in research, advice and treatment for increasing people's chances
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Pregnancy Supersnacks: Vitamin B12
By ThinkBaby on 10/10/2009 02:09:50
Vitamin B12 is the B vitamin that works alongside folic acid. I
healthy mid-afternoon treat. 2.Parmesan and spinach salad Combine baby spinach leaves, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and a skinless grilled sliced chicken breast for a filling salad that’s high in both vitamin B12 and iron. 3.Thai salmon Get
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Nutrition for your toddler
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2007 08:43:19
What should you be feeding your toddler for a balanced diet, and what are the foods you should avoid?
While we're bombarded with advice on what and when to feed our young babies, once your child is over twelve months old you can feel a bit rudderless as that advice seems to dry up. As your child moves from babydom to toddlerhood can she now eat
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Changing Bags (of fun)
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/02/2006 01:57:04
Few mums need an excuse to go shopping and a changing bag is going to be one of the hardest working items in your home!
glamourous in an instant.OiOi carry all £60The perfectly-stocked bagWhether you fill your bag with spare nappies, cotton wool and pots for water, or wipes, creams and three sets of spare clothes, or maybe you have an older baby and already find crumbs of rice
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