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Your child's 'five a day'
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/04/2007 02:12:22
It's not always easy to get your child to eat five pieces or fruit and veg everyday
. It certainly helps to understand the proportion of our daily food that should be made up of things likes apples and carrots rather than just living off pasta and bread. Tips for getting five-a-day into your child's diet1 Not all fruits or veg need to feel like
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When to switch to cow's milk?
By Sarah Lawson on 25/01/2010 02:16:48
Whether you are giving breastmilk or formula (or a combination) in your child's first year, don't give cow's milk until your child is one
Whether you give your baby breast or formula milk, in your child's first year the only other liquid your child needs is cool, boiled water. Indeed, even on hot days, breast milk will quench a thirst as well as water.So when should you move on to cow
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Getting your toddler to try new foods
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/04/2007 01:15:26
Getting your child to eat his greens doesn't have to be a war of wills!
When your child is young, he is likely to be open to new foods, so long as they're given to him in the right context and prepared well. Sure, there might come a time when your child insists he only wants to eat jam tarts for an entire month
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Avoiding honey for the first year
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/03/2006 01:37:53
Why one of nature's sweetest treats should be avoided until your child is one year old.
, it is an unpasteurised product and it can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause infant botulism – a nasty form of food poisoning which leaves your baby weak, unable to feed or cry, constipated and potentially in great danger if the condition goes
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Vegetarian baby diet
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2008 02:16:33
Giving your child a healthy no-meat diet is possible but you should make sure you have all the nutrients covered.
In the first few months of feeding a baby solids (from around six months), you probably don't need to question whether or not your child should be eating meat or fish. In the early weeks they are still getting to grips with the experience of eating
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Real mothers: Breastfeeding experiences
By Rachel Friend on 14/08/2006 01:09:46
Rachel had real trouble breastfeeding with her first child and now she is pregnant again, finds the challenge ahead a daunting one.
, and is 26 weeks pregnant with her second child. "As soon as I found out I was pregnant with my second child, one of my first concerns was the fear of not being able to breast feed. "I had real problems trying to breast feed my first child
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First finger foods for babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/10/2006 03:15:21
When you're weaning your baby, what foods are good for snacking and helping your child begin to feed himself?
'. Others have moved on to a portion of the family's meal that has been left unseasoned and really well chopped up. However, almost all will now enjoy the little snacks they can feed themselves.It is important that, between six and 12 months, your baby
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Baby's first food
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/05/2009 01:43:07
When you're thinking about your child's very first weaning experiences, there are some foods that make perfect early dishes.
in terms of one or two spoonfuls of food alongside a full milk feeding regime.Between six and 12 months, babies will make the transition from one vegetable mashed up, to combinations of fruits or veg, or even the beginnings of other meals with meat, pasta
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New advice on food colouring in children's diets
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 01:21:44
The Food Standards Agency has overhauled its advice and information on artificial food colourings, based on the latest research
of artificial food colourings. There is usually a wider picture bringing in the child's health, environment and (in some cases) even factors like being born prematurely. If you feel your child may have a problem, see your GP.If you know your child is prone
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New organic soups for children
By Sarah Lawson on 13/12/2006 01:22:54
Kids can enjoy any food, but most have milder tastes than adults, so this new range of soups especially formulated with children in mind, is a great idea.
If you are worried about ensuring your child gets his five-a-day fruit and veg, or just haven't got the time to bury healthy foods in the middle of your kid's favourite tea, then the new soups available from the My Little Soup Co could be perfect
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