Well the winter months are almost upon us. Last night I though I felt a bit of a frost and my tomato leaves are starting to brown a little, soon time to clear the greenhouse. But what’s that got to do with porridge I hear you asking? Well porridge is one of those lovely autumn, [...]
It’s always a challenge to go back to work after having a baby. While many new moms look forward to getting back into the routine and back into the adult world, returning to work, especially when breastfeeding, is rarely easy on mom.
Maternity leave is coming to an end and while you may be looking [...]
It is generally acknowledged within the medical community that breast milk is the ideal first food for babies, though modern formula brands can get the job done, too.
Human breast milk naturally contains the vitamins and minerals a newborn requires. According to the website KidsHealth.org, breastfed infants have less difficulty with digestion than their formula-fed [...]
Keep your baby’s food safe! If you use baby food in jars, spoon small portions of food from the jar into a clean bowl.
Do NOT feed your baby directly from the jar unless your baby will finish ALL the food in the jar. Feeding directly from the jar may transfer bacteria from the baby’s mouth [...]
Breast milk provides all the nutrients that a baby needs for healthy development in the first six months of life. From around six months old you should start introducing solid foods.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is best for babies. Breast milk provides all the nutrients that a baby needs for healthy development in the first six months of [...]
When you’re breastfeeding you should try to eat a varied and balanced diet.
What to eat
It’s important to try to eat a variety of foods including:
plenty of fruit and vegetables (fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or a glass of juice). Aim for at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day
starchy foods [...]
With a little planning, and a blender, a fork, a strainer, a food mill, or a baby food grinder, you can make foods for your baby at home.
Homemade infant food may help cut food costs and provide baby with food as nutritious, if not more nutritious, than store-bought baby foods. Making your own baby [...]
There is considerable debate about the benefits or otherwise of organic foods and I’ve heard some people say that they feel as though they are giving their baby second best if they don’t feed organic. But is organic food really any better?
Organic baby food can limit your baby’s exposure to pesticides and other potential [...]
Making your own baby food is a healthy, cheaper choice than buying baby food. It is also very easy to do. Making your own baby food is a healthy, cheaper choice than buying baby food. It is also very easy to do.
When making your own baby food emember food safety
• Special care should [...]
Calcium builds strong teeth and bones. With this fact sheet developed by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Development serves as an educational resources for parents and others in understanding the benefits and sources of calcium.
Calcium is a mineral your body needs to help build strong bones and healthy [...]