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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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Listeria case in melons raises concerns
By Sophie Westnedge on 07/10/2011 14:11:53
A strange source of listeria poisoning highlights the importance of food hygiene during pregnancy
An unusual case of listeria bacteria found in cantaloupe melons in the US raises fresh concerns about listeria poisoning and highlights the importance of food hygiene standards during pregnancy.A pregnant woman in the USA suffered a miscarriage
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Kitchen hygiene in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/09/2007 01:07:08
Looking after yourself in pregnancy means making sure your food isn't just healthy but that it's cooked or prepared safely
Foods and kitchen bacteria that might not give you any trouble normally can be very dangerous for you and your unborn child when you are pregnant. Now more than ever you need to practice good food preparation habits when you are cooking, or when
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Foods you shouldn't give your baby at 7-9 months
By Clare Firth on 06/10/2012 13:13:12
Which cheese is OK for your baby? Is it OK to give her eggs or cow's milk? We have the answers
the risk of food poisoning, raw or undercooked eggs must not be given until your baby is 12 months old.HoneyHoney is not suitable for babies under a year old, as it can cause infant botulism, a potentially dangerous type of food poisoning that affects young
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New survey on baby feeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/07/2006 10:30:56
Braun and the NCT have surveyed over 1000 new parents and found that about a third don't prepare fresh baby food through lack of know-how or time.
A survey organised by Braun Baby and the National Childbirth Trust, has found that from the 1000-plus new parents they talked to, over a third did not have time to give their babies freshly prepared food.Braun, who make hand blenders and other
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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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Organix Soft Rusks
By Sarah Lawson on 28/02/2007 01:30:53
Great sugar-free finger foods when your baby is learning the joys of feeding himself.
When you are thinking of first finger foods to give to your child, you also have to think about whether or not your child is teething.As well as the pleasure of having something he can control himself, your child will enjoy the new sensation
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 14:23:47
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
lead to stillbirth. Listeriosis is a particularly nasty form of food poisoning which can make both you and your baby dangerously ill. During pregnancy, Listeriosis is associated with premature delivery, and more rarely, miscarriage and stillbirth
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New guidelines on oily fish
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/10/2006 13:46:43
Health experts are agreed that the nutrients in oily fish are invaluable. But now a study claims it can be dangerous to have too much oily fish in pregnancy.
and shark because of the levels of damaging poisons like mercury which can be found in them. However, this is the first time oily fish has been named alongside them.The Food Standards agency are keen to point out that pregnant women should include two
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Homemade baby food vs jars
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2006 15:50:12
68 per cent of ThinkBaby members vote that homemade baby food is better than shop-bought options because it's healthier.
of the biggest names still use a little sugar or honey in foods which are labelled suitable for the youngest feeders. Whilst the honey (usually dangerous under one because it is not pasteurised) would, in this instance, have been safely processed, adding
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