by admin | Jun 10, 2016 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months, Medical Conditions
Last week I wrote a blog on cow’s milk allergy, which I had quite a bit of response on. I thought it is useful to follow this up as promised with a blog entry on what to do if you suspect your child has cow’s milk allergy. First of all, please do NOT remove cow’s milk... by admin | May 1, 2016 | 6-12 months, Feeding Difficulties, News
There is almost not a week going by without parents asking me about the BLW approach. For those of you that do not know this approach it was developed by Jill Rapley, a UK qualified health visitor that suggested starting with soft pieces of food from 6 months of age... by admin | Apr 3, 2016 | 6-12 months, Introduction of solids, News
Eating for us and for babies is a sensory experience, which is often forgotten. I frequently hear that a food is rejected because of the taste, but it could actually be the texture, the temperature, the colour of the food and also the environment that leads to... by admin | Feb 18, 2016 | 6-12 months, Introduction of solids, News
I wrote on Sunday about portion sizes in infants between 6-12 months and ratios of protein to carbs and vegetables/fruit. I often get also questions about ensuring that my child “gets everything they need” from food. Food intake is of course more than just achieving... by admin | Feb 15, 2016 | 6-12 months, Introduction of solids
Now the topic of food portions in young babies (6 months – 1 year) is very close to my heart, as I think most tears in my practice have been cried about my “baby not eating enough”. What is enough for a baby when it comes to food? Is it what the food...