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Australian baby and toddler foods failing to meet world nutrient recommendations

A recent study released by researchers found that most Australian commercially available baby and toddler foods are failing to meet nutrient recommendations, and almost all contain added. ...

04 Apr 2023

Parent Modeling: 5 Tips for Dealing with Fussy Eaters

As parents, we all want our children to develop healthy eating habits. But what if you have a fussy eater at home? Instead of constantly telling your child to eat their vegetables, consider using...

02 Mar 2023

The best high chairs for babies, according to feeding experts

Starting solids is an exciting milestone, and your baby’s highchair plays a significant part in their journey into the world of food. When choosing the best one, there’s a lot more to it than...

16 Dec 2022

Why flavour is such an important element in making food tastier for babies

Guest blog post by Annabel Karmel  Interestingly I was told that babies like bland food when I was writing my first book. At the time I was running a big playgroup with lots of babies, so...

05 Oct 2022

How to support your child’s gut microbiome

It is no understatement that a happy gut means a happy tummy. Research has revolutionised our understanding of the relationship between gut and brain health, and it’s proven that nurturing your...

14 Jun 2022

Is your older baby uninterested in solids? Try these 5 tips

Is your baby over 9 months and still reluctant to put food in their mouth or drink anything other than milk? Are you understandably frustrated and concerned about their nutrient intake, minimal...

04 May 2022

Why is my baby throwing food?

There’s nothing quite like preparing a delicious meal for your baby, and then seeing it land on the floor, piece by piece. It’s a common frustration for my Baby Mealtimes members, and I can...

18 Mar 2022

20 foods that are beneficial for baby sleep

Breastmilk and infant formula provide most of your little one’s nutrition and calories until their first birthday, but there are a few nutrient gaps that need to be filled once a baby hits 6...

15 Mar 2022

Do babies need snacks?

Walk down the baby food aisle of the supermarket and you’ll be faced with a colourful and cleverly marketed array of puffs, yoghurt melts, pouches, bars, and boxes of snack foods claiming to...

30 Nov 2021

The surprising best purees to start with (6+ months)

When it comes to introducing a baby to solids, the number one question for parents is usually: What foods do I start with? The go-to first food options such as banana, pumpkin, and apple are...

05 Jul 2021

Adding spices and herbs to your baby’s meals

If you managed to keep down most foods throughout the majority of your pregnancy, your baby no doubt would have enjoyed all of the yummy tastes of herbs and spices you ate like cinnamon, pepper,...

22 Jun 2021

Is my baby ready to start solids?

After four to six months of exclusively feeding your baby breastmilk or formula, they’ll start to show signs that they’re ready for the next step - solids! But when exactly is your baby? ...

05 Feb 2021

First foods: 3 vegetable purees to get started

Here we go...you’re off and racing. Get your ice cube trays out and have your veggie peeler handy. Happy steaming, happy mashing! Even if you’re happy and comfortable in the kitchen, you...

03 Dec 2020

Wholesome baby finger food breakfast ideas

Whether your baby has mastered self-feeding or is just beginning on their solid food journey, you can start to offer finger foods from 6 months. Even if you’re following the traditional puree...

30 Jul 2020

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