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Food is Sensory, Mealtimes are Sensory
Introducing food to your baby is about so much more than meeting their nutritional needs, so even if they aren’t eating a whole lot (yet) be assured that by offering them chances to explore food with all their senses, there are still major benefits in setting them up for a great relationship with food!
Dip Dip Dip!
The 80’s called and we invited them to (breakfast, lunch and) dinner….Although I’m a fan of the 80’s shoulder pad, I know they aren’t for everyone. The party dip was also a big hit in the 80’s and I’m here to convince you to bring this one back!
Introduction to solids, to spoon or not?
It’s common for parents to struggle with how to introduce solids, whether to use a spoon and puree or skip the spoon completely and offer finger-foods. When thinking about the introduction to solids, parents can be well supported by being offered some of the following research and some tips and tricks.
Spaghetti Bolognaise with a twist
I pondered whether to post this recipe, as lets face it most people can make a spaghetti bolognaise! And also I currently live in a caravan travelling Australia, and taking nice food photos is difficult when you can only have melamine plates! However, this one has become a family favourite of ours, and it contains one vital twist - the addition of LIVER!
Introducing Nuts
A question I am commonly asked is when are nuts okay to introduce to baby? Which nuts to start with? And how to introduce nuts?
Chia Pudding
I absolutely love chia pudding for breakfast - especially in summer ☀️ it’s filling, nutritious, made the night before and easily portable! Perfect for toddlers or school kids in their lunchbox.. and also perfect first food for your baby - appropriate from 6 months.
Carrot 'Cake' Overnight Oats
Yummy and most of all making your morning that much easier. This makes enough for 3 small child servings, so prep the night before and know breaky is done for a few days!Overnight oats are so great because they are soaked and soured overnight in the yoghurt/milk - so the phytic acid is reduced making them much easier to digest and also the nutrients are more bioavailable.
Slow-Cooking 101
There’s something incredibly satisfying about throwing a few simple ingredients into a slow cooker, walking away, and coming back to...
Green Pancakes
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