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Finger foods for BLW
A common worry from parents in regards to introducing finger foods is the potential risk of choking. Knowing how to properly prepare your babies food will minimise this risk dramatically..
Fermented fruits
If you have read my previous post you would have learnt the benefits of kefir, and how to make it. What you can also use kefir for is to ferment fruit to eat.
Water Kefir
All kefir is made using kefir “grains,” which aren’t actually a grain, but a yeast/bacterial fermentation starter. Its a fermented drink full of good bacteria in different strains, its incredible to heal leaky gut, for digestion problems, improves immunity, full of probiotics, improves allergies (as reduces inflammatory response), enhances mood, deters sugar cravings, fights infection due to its antiviral properties and many more benefits!
Shepherds Pie with Mixed Veg Mash
Boob to food version shepherds pie! Perfect for a warm postpartum meal!
Gulp… having trouble with an open cup?
So, you’ve been recommended to introduce an open cup BUT your little one is having trouble with it. It can be a little tricky for some to figure out how to manage the flow of liquids from an open cup, here are our go-to tips
Perineal Massage
Because of the cancellation of parenting education courses due to the current pandemic, I want to share some information that I normally share in my own classes!One thing that I personally am an advocate of, is perineal massage. The reason being, is that not only do I see results from my midwifery clients, I have seen first hand the effects.
Food Throwing: What’s Normal, What’s Not & How to Respond
Whether you’re in the thick of starting solids or navigating toddler mealtimes, there’s one behaviour that comes up again and...
Poached Chicken
When it comes to introducing meat to your baby, chicken is a wonderful place to start. It’s mild in flavour,...
Gut loving Dahl
Dahl is the perfect postpartum food, and also a great food for your baby when introducing lentils (around 8 months). It is easy to pre-prepare, it freezes well, is warming with aromatic spices , high protein, contains essential fats in the coconut milk and cooking in bone broth will aid digestion and provide you with gelatin for gut health. This recipe is also rich in anti-inflammatory, immune boosting foods and spices such as ginger, turmeric and garlic, which is essential in the winter months!