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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
development of your child’s lungs and heart – plus they’re easily disguised in soups, pasta sauces and pizza toppings.Topnotch nutsYou shouldn’t give whole nuts to children under five to avoid choking, but you can give nut butters from age six months. However
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Dishwashers versus sterilisers: the lowdown
By Cheryl Freedman on 19/02/2011 23:39:00
It's all too tempting for tired mums to swap the steriliser for the dishwasher when it comes to cleaning bottles and teats. But is it really safe for baby?
?Parents are advised to use a steriliser for any feeding equipment used before six months (including breast pumps and dummies), and for bottles and teats until 12 months. After this age, it's OK to use a dishwasher (though you should be aiming to wean him off bottles
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How to help your baby start feeding himself
By Cheryl Freedman on 18/02/2011 09:09:28
Yes, it will be messy and a lot will probably end up on the floor - but now's the time to encourage your baby to grab that spoon
It's time to relinquish total control at mealtimes, as your baby becomes more interested in the (not-so fine) art of feeding himself.By ten to 12 months, your baby will be able to sit up unaided in his high chair. Most babies by this age have also
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All about nut allergies
By Cheryl Freedman on 05/03/2011 19:49:16
Allergic reactions to nuts are becoming more common in little ones, and can be highly dangerous. What are the signs, and when can you introduce them?
We all know you should never give whole nuts to children under five because of the choking risk. But many mums of babies and toddlers worry about giving nuts in any shape or form – whether it's peanut butter on toast, or a slice of walnut and coffee
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