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Baby led weaning: what is it and it is right for your baby?
By Susan Lee on 20/10/2010 01:42:41
You may have read about BLW but what is it, is it safe and what are the pros and cons?
-feeding with purees.Why no purees?With health guidelines recommending that you start weaning at six months, BLW suggests that we should tailor first foods to the types of things six-month-olds will be interested in and can, literally, handle. By six months, babies
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
From constipation to choking to allergies, there’s a lot to worry about when you’re weaning your baby. And with new research suggesting that, contrary to the official Department of Health advice to wait until six months, it’s safe to introduce food
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Top superfoods for babies
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/09/2012 23:10:36
The following all pack a punch when it comes to essential nutrients, so include them in your baby's diet if you can
Once your baby is weaned, it's time to try out all sorts of exciting – and nutritious – new foods on her. We've drawn up a list of our favourite superfoods – they've all been identified as being high in vitamins, minerals and other essential
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Vitamin A and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/02/2010 02:51:41
This vital vitamin aids growth in children, but it's important not to take in too much. So what's the best way of giving your child vitamin A?
they hold, their sweet, usually mild taste, and their colourful appearance to brighten any meal.For babies, mushed carrot is a great first weaning food. For toddlers, steam carrot or mash it with potato or in rice. When you feel your child is safely beyond
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Weaning signs: is your baby ready?
By Clare Firth on 01/10/2012 11:10:59
From waking at night to stealing food from your plate, we explain the signs that your baby is ready to move on from milk
again as they approach weaning readiness, but there are many other reasons why her sleep may take a backwards step, from teething to motor milestones like learning to roll. If you suspect she’s waking hungry, try increasing her daytime milk feeds before
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