Packing the perfect lunchbox
Posted in: feeding,
back to school
How do you pack the perfect lunchbox and make sure it gets eaten? Dietician and mother of two, Kate Di Prima, says it is all in the planning.
Back to School Lunchbox Ideas to Entice Your Child to Eat
Posted in: back to school,
feeding
Send your child back to school with fresh and new lunchbox ideas. Give them healthy foods they love to eat and make everyone happy about lunch.
Get Your Children to Eat Breakfast Every Day
Posted in: back to school,
feeding
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and trying to get your children to eat breakfast can be hard. This information will help make the morning meal easy.
Baby food pouches: what you need to know
We've all seen baby food packaged in pouches. But did you know that allowing your baby to suck the food straight out could lead to issues down the track?
Does my baby need a feeding routine?
There is increasing pressure on parents to enforce strict feeding and
sleeping regimes to create a 'good' baby. But is this a risk to their health?
Alcohol and breastfeeding: what you should know
There are a few occassions when most of us enjoy a drink or two -
but what about if you're breastfeeding? Can you still have a drink?
PND and Breastfeeding
The relationship between postnatal depression and breastfeeding is complex and different for each woman, it can be positive or negative.
Starting solids - calcium and your baby
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feeding
Are you confused about starting solids? Here are some tips and some facts about calcium requirements for babies and young children.
Is yoghurt safe when pregnant, breastfeeding and starting solids?
It can be confusing to work out which foods are safe when pregnant/breastfeeding or starting your baby on solids. Read more about good and bad bacteria ...
Vitamin D and calcium. Is your child getting enough?
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feeding
Vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin', is important for
toddler development as it helps the body to absorb calcium, a key
ingredient in building strong bones.
Choosing the ideal first food for baby
How do you know when your baby is ready for solids? Here we list the important signs to watch out for and give you useful tips on first foods for baby.
Preventing tooth erosion during pregnancy and in babies and toddlers
Dentists say tooth erosion is the dental condition of the 21st century. Are you doing the right thing when it comes to yours and your children's dental health?
Diagnosing and caring for a child with FPIES
Read one mother's journey of discovery when her daughter was diagnosed with a condition called FPIES - food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome.
50 good reasons to breastfeed
Here are 50 interesting facts that every new mother and mother-to-be should know about breastfeeding a baby.
Lunchbox tips
Help your children establish healthy eating habits early on to ensure they thrive, are energetic and have early protection from many illnesses.
Do you have a fussy eater?
Why is your child not eating? Is he/she sick, jealous of a new baby, attention seeking, tired? There can be many factors. Here are some tips.
The importance of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can take perseverance. Producing breastmilk may be a natural process, but the art of breastfeeding needs to be learned.
12 foods your children shouldn't eat
Want to give your kids food that meets their nutritional demands and keeps them healthy? What you don't give them to eat is as important as what you do.
Colic and colic relief ideas
Find out what infant colic is, how to relieve symptoms of infant colic and what other parents with children suffering from colic are doing that works!
Party time - how bad is party food?
As a parent you've probably attended your fair share of kids' parties. Here are some tips on keeping away from all those lollies, cakes and party pies!
Breastfeeding - a learned skill
Breastfeeding, while natural, is a learned skill and can be challenging in the early days for many mothers.
Eating seasonally
Eating cherries shipped in from the US in winter is not
only unsustainable but can cause disharmony within the body! Here are tips on eating seasonally.
Safe weight loss when breastfeeding
Posted in: postnatal health,
feeding
Can you lose weight when breastfeeding? Will it happen naturally or do you have to watch what you eat?
BPA and other chemicals to avoid
Navigating through the long list of chemicals and plastics to avoid is not as daunting as it may first seem. Here is a guide to help you with the decisions.
Nutrition for kids
Give your children the best start in life by establishing healthy food habits when they are still toddlers ...
Weaning baby from liquids to solids
Eating habits, foods and flavours that are introduced from the
beginning, will establish behaviour and eating practices for your bub
for the rest of their life.
Is feeding your baby taking too much time?
At first, your baby's tummy is only the size of his tiny fist and breast milk is very quickly digested so your baby will need frequent feeds.
Asthma prevention
Asthma is common among Australian children with approximately 15% having currently diagnosed asthma. There's no cure, so prevention is key.
Quick guide to weaning baby onto solids
Our quick guide to when to start weaning your baby onto solids - the signs to look for, the pitfalls and the foods to avoid!
Bottlefeeding
It is important to know the basics of bottlefeeding - from the equipment needed to correct sterilisation techniques. Read our bottlefeeding guide.
Breastfeeding - where do I start?
Everyone agrees that breastfeeding is best for baby. But where do you start? What will you need? And where can you go for help if it's not going smoothly?
What is the WHO Code?
The WHO Code is a set of marketing rules for formula, designed to protect your family in a number of ways. Read more ...
Infant reflux - gastro-oesophageal reflux
Having a baby with infant reflux can be a very trying time for parents. What is infant reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux? Should you be worried?
Food allergies in babies and children
A food allergy
can be life threatening but most are less
severe. What foods cause allergies, what are the signs and what should you do if a reaction occurs?
Fruit juice for babies and children
Juice comes from fruit so it must be good for your baby, right? Well, no, it's a bit more complicated than that.
Breastfeeding - a guide for the first few days
Breastfeeding in the first few days can be an anxious time. Is this normal? Am I doing this right? You are not alone, read about common concerns and feelings.
Flavour imprinting - prevent fussy eaters
Can your diet during pregnancy or breastfeeding help stop your child from becoming a fussy eater? Our article on flavour imprinting tells you more.
Tips for restaurant dining with children 4+
Looking
forward to eating out with your children? Would you like to make the
experience as painless as possible? Here are our tips ...
Eating out with infants (18 months-3 years)
Do you dream of being able to take your child out to a restaurant?
Would you like to make the experience as painless as possible?
Help with fussy eating
There is an age of 'typical' fussy eating? Yes, there is ... somewhere between 18 months and three years most toddlers will
enter a fussy eating 'phase'.
How do I get my child to eat dinner?
Ask parents which meal they dread most, 'dinner' would be voted number one. Here are some tips for making dinners a smoother process for all involved…
How feeding development affects speech development
It is common to find that a child who is experiencing speech development difficulties also had feeding difficulties as a little one. Find out why ...
Trying new foods
Parents dream of their children being 'great eaters' but few
realise that we need to teach our children how to try new foods. How often should we keep offering?
Starting solids - baby's first foods
Like learning to sit up, crawl or walk, everything takes
practice. Starting solid food is no different ... here are some tips on feeding your baby solid food.
