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Coping with mealtime messiness
By Cheryl Freedman on 25/02/2011 19:38:13
More food on the floor, or smeared over your baby's face, than in her mouth? It's par for the course at this inquisitive age - here's how to cope with a messy eater
stressful. It may even seem like your baby is going backwards, as she seems to become more messy, not less, over time.You can, however, take the stress out of chaotic mealtimes. Just follow our simple strategies:Let her take charge (within reason
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Choking hazards at mealtimes
By Maria Muennich on 11/10/2010 12:25:41
Find out the foods you should avoid giving little ones and others to use with care
Foods to avoidWhole and rough-chopped nuts - When your child has no known allergy risk to nuts they can be an important part of a healthy diet for her, however, nuts can pose a high risk of choking, particularly when whole. You can give your child nuts in recipes where they ar...
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10 golden rules for stress-free mealtimes
By Lucy Dimbylow on 03/02/2011 11:28:09
Got a baby that won't eat? How to sort out a fussy eater and make dinner time fun
into the same meal can feel like an impossible task. But one thing is certain: the more stressed you get, the sooner that mealtime will become a battleground. So how do you maintain a sense of calm around the dinner table? Read on for our dos and don’ts.Do eat
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Fussy eaters at age 10-12 months
By Cheryl Freedman on 19/02/2011 16:00:00
The nearer your baby gets to one, the more independent he'll become at mealtimes – and, quite possibly, more fussy. Here's our dos and don'ts to help you survive feeding time
Babies at this stage are busy passing all sorts of milestones – getting their first teeth, learning to crawl, becoming more independent from you. They are also becoming more self-aware and more confident. However, all this can mean that mealtimes
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Review: Everyday Eating for Babies and Children
By Sarah Lawson on 19/04/2006 09:00:00
A great new recipe and nutrition book by Judith Wills that offers tips and advice from weaning to school day mealtimes.
Oliver’s household could manage. The ThinkBaby verdict A wonderful book that’ll help you deal with the ever-troublesome issue of mealtimes and hopefully nurture a healthy, happy eater in your child. Usefulness: 5/5 Readability: 5/5 Value: 5/5
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Mamas & Papas' Primo Pappa Evo highchair
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/08/2006 01:57:59
This feeding chair mixes ultra-modern white style and comfort with traditional needs for flexible mealtimes.
Mamas & Papa's Prima Pappa Evo high chair is an update of their best-selling Primo Pappa model. Sturdy and comfortable, with a padded seat which is much more plush and cosy than most high chairs on the market, the Evo has a new function: it can recline so your baby can enjoy a po...
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Snack Trap animal dining sets
By Sarah Lawson on 04/01/2007 01:36:38
Mealtimes with babies and children aren't always fun, but we love the animal plates and bowls from Snack Trap. Perfect for feeding time at the 'zoo'!
A few months ago we reviewed the Snack Trap pots which are great for children to use for raisins etc, without spilling.Now Snack Trap are extending their range with these cute melamine plates and bowls. You can get toddler plates or options with two smaller sections - ideal when ...
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Take the stress out of messy eating
By Clare Firth on 01/02/2011 20:09:48
Tearing your hair out over mucky mealtimes? Follow our dos and don'ts for a calmer weaning experience
damage – so just how do you keep your cool?Do pick a sensible spotIf you have a room that you’d like to keep looking its best, it’s probably not the ideal location for your baby’s mealtimes. Generally speaking, the kitchen, with its tiled floor and wipe
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Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair now suitable from birth
By Liz Stansfield on 19/10/2010 13:48:28
A new addition to the famous chair means it can be used for newborns and adults alike
on top of your Tripp Trapp highchair. Now new additions can join in family mealtimes with mum, dad and older tots right from birth.The Tripp Trapp follows a few other highchairs designed for newborns as well as older children, including the Phil & Teds
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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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