by admin | Sep 8, 2019 | 6-12 months, Other, Toddler Nutrition
The discussion about healthy eating, whilst considering the environment is a topic that comes up much more frequent in my consultations. This can be a real challenge when you want to achieve iron requirements, but not eat too much meat, when you want to achieve...
by admin | Jun 30, 2019 | 6-12 months, Feeding Difficulties, Introduction of solids
Many of you would have read in the last week the BBC article on hidden sugars in commercial baby foods in the form of fruit juice or fruit puree. Of course this does not mean, that a baby should not have fruit, but what is acceptable and what not? This is a pretty... by admin | Aug 5, 2018 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months, Bottle feeding, Breast feeding, News, Toddler Nutrition
We have been having exceptionally hot weather in Europe and unlike other years where this may last just for a day or two, this seems to be going on and on. Babies/Toddlers (as well as elderly) are at higher risk of becoming dehydrated, because of their smaller bodies... by admin | Apr 28, 2018 | 6-12 months, Feeding Difficulties, Introduction of solids
Through recent correspondance with parents, it has become apparent to me again, how difficult the progression through weaning can be, as you are bombarded with advice from friends, family members and books. In reality, your baby is an individual and it does not matter... by admin | Apr 23, 2018 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months, Bottle feeding, Breast feeding, Introduction of solids
The most common question I get in my clinic is about which probiotics should be used in children. The answer I give unfortunately can be quite disappointing for some parents because my answer is usually quite vague, unless I know specific research exists related to a... by admin | Aug 25, 2017 | 6-12 months, Toddler Nutrition
I took a photo this morning of all of my oils in my cupboard and was astonished to see how many different types of oils I have and have been reflecting how confusing this has to be for parents with children. When I qualified as a dietitian, saturated...