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No honey for under 1s warn FSA
By Kimberley Smith on 03/06/2010 13:38:21
Parents reminded not to feed their babies honey after it’s linked to 3 cases of infant botulism
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reissued its warning to parents that they should not feed honey to babies under a year old. The advice comes after the third UK case of infant botulism linked to honey in just a year.Infant botulism is caused by a
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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.
Whilst you might think honey is a wonderful, natural sweetener, you should avoid giving it to children under one.If you take a close look at most honey jars, they state clearly that it is unsuitable for under-ones. This is because, by its nature
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Ski Up & Go breakfast on the run
By Susan Lawson on 25/09/2006 01:01:33
Ski are targeting hectic mums as a YouGov poll suggests over 50 per cent of mothers of pre-school children don't eat breakfast.
.Ski are citing a recent poll which suggests that 52 per cent of mothers of pre-school children don't eat breakfast because they are dashing around doing others things. They have also enlisted the help of celeb mum Melinda Messenger to offer tips on getting
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Foods you can enjoy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2009 01:45:20
Although there are some no-gos in pregnancy, some foods like shellfish are perfectly safe, despite their 'bad press'!
may have had a chance to multiply.)Honey If you read the side of a jar of honey, it will say it is not suitable for children under one year old. However, it is perfectly safe in pregnancy.Any pasteurised cheese Hard cheeses are generally considered
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New Worries Over Fat in Baby Foods
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 02:05:57
A new report on the shocking amount of fat and sugar found in popular everyday foods for babies and toddlers sparks parent concern
Most parents understand the importance of making sure that their babies and young children get the healthiest possible start to life with good eating habits. Even if parents can't afford organic foods, they are usually aware of the importance of key
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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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What is Stage Two Weaning?
By Debra Stottor on 06/10/2008 00:11:31
What does stage one weaning mean? What age does this start? And what should you feed your baby?
into two stages: stage one is the initial foray into food, and lasts until about 7 months, while stage two is where your baby gets used to different textures, eventually eating much the same food as the rest of the family. Here’s stage two explained
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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.
be given as a drink until your baby is one year old. Small amounts can be used in cookingTea, coffee or other caffeinated drinksUndiluted fruit juice or fizzy drinksNuts – not worth the risk in case of a nut allergyHoney should not be given to children
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
colourings and hyperactivity in children and several artificial food colourings have been linked to allergic intolerances - although there's not yet enough evidence to convince the Food Standards Agency to review the safety of food colourings currently
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