The Ministry of Health recently released new guidelines on what food is allowed to be served at early learning service. Find out what can and can't be part of your preschoolers meals and snacks and also what your provider needs to ensure happens while they eat.
For such small people, babies require a lot of gear! Find out what you need to take with you when you are heading out with your baby.
At around six months your baby will start showing a bit of interest in what you are eating and indicating that they might be interested in joining in the fun. We have put together some top tips to help make this new experience positive for you both.
If you are looking to do your bit in helping our world be a better place, making much of your own baby food is a great way to start.
Your baby's inevitable weaning begins the day she takes her first mouthful of rice cereal. Sooner or later every breast-fed baby gives up feeding and moves to a diet of solid food.
Read this woman's story about being shamed for trying to breastfeed her baby.
Breastfeeding is the best option for a healthy baby. Learn more on nutrition for breastfeeding mothers to ensure mother and baby remain healthy.
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These days bottles come in different materials, shapes, designs, features, colours and sizes; with price tags that vary significantly. The nipple/teat that you choose to use with the bottle is far more likely to affect your baby's feeding, and this will come down to your baby's choice/feeding method
According to The Neonatal Trust, approximately 10% of babies in New Zealand are born premature, ie, born before 37 weeks gestation.
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If you are unable to breastfeed, or are using formula for any other reasons, it is vital that you have all the information you need to keep your baby safe and healthy.
Reflux is when your baby's stomach contents rise back up into their oesophagus. Find out how to feed your baby in a way that helps to ease their reflux.
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Expressing breast milk is usually done when you need to provide some milk for your baby at a time when you're not going to be around to feed him.
Confused when you step foot in the formula section? We break down the different types of formula available so you can make an informed decision
Find out the most effective contraceptive options for while you are breastfeeding - what will work, what won't, and what will affect your breastmilk
Bottle feeding snack feeders - find information on how to encourage better feeding habits. Find everything for babies and kids 0-14 - Kidspot New Zealand.
Attachment and breastfeeding - successful breastfeeding attachment strategies for mums.
New mums are often unsure if they can drink alcohol while breastfeeding. Get more information on alcohol and breastfeeding from Kidspot New Zealand's comprehensive health section.
I am in the process of working through a breastfeeding and sleeping problem caused by my daughter ‘speed feeding’. She takes five minutes to fill herself up and then seems like she is finished
Maintaining a healthy diet is always important, but even more so when you're breastfeeding, as your body needs to provide the energy and nutrients for two
Making baby food for your baby is easy to do. Get baby advice about cooking, preparing and storing homemade baby food your baby will love.
Find out what you need to know about soy formula and what the World Health Organisation says about giving soy formula to your baby.
While it may be tempting to start with a flourish, the best way to tackle solids is slowly and methodically.
Phasing out the night feed to help your baby sleep longer at night. Tips to reduce night feeding. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Learning to breastfeed your baby successfully may mean that you need to learn different breastfeeding positions so you can find one that works best for you. Get breastfeeding advice and support to make breastfeeding successful.
