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 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 | Jun 21, 2017 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months, Bottle feeding, Breast feeding
With this hot weather in Europe, it is the right time to discuss how much water a baby needs. Per kg of body weight the fluid requirements of a baby is much higher than and adult, but because of their smaller size they can dehydrate much faster than adults (not only... by admin | Mar 20, 2017 | Bottle feeding, Introduction of solids, Toddler Nutrition
I have decided this week to write about cooking, reheating, boiling and not boiling water for your baby/toddler as it is still question that many parents have. I think the most common question I get is whether to boil/steam foods and if they are older whether its... by admin | Feb 8, 2016 | Birth to 6 months, Bottle feeding, News
I had promised I would write something about formula mixing, which seems so easy, I often get asked…”and can I use mineral water” and “do I need to sterilize the bottle after 1 year of age”? So I do think there are still questions to be... by admin | Feb 4, 2016 | Birth to 6 months, Bottle feeding
The topic of infant formula milk is often seen as a taboo topic for healthcare professionals due to the drive to improve breast feeding rates. Of course as a dietitian I think breast milk is the most wonderful “feed” available for babies and as far as possible this...