When To Begin Weaning Your Baby
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.
Understanding baby wind
Baby wind refers to the small amounts of air your baby swallows as she feeds. This air is often brought up later in the form of a burp
Baby play development
Baby play activities won't begin until after those first definite jerky movements settle.
How to wrap your baby
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Nappy Bag Checklist
Try to keep your nappy bag topped up and ready to go at all time. You don't want to get caught 20 minutes from home with smelly baby and no baby wipes!
Soothing a crying newborn
If you think your baby’s incessant crying is frustrating, imagine not being able to communicate what’s wrong.That's basically what a crying newborn is doing.
Baby guacamole
Tasty enough to eat by itself, this guacamole is also lovely as a dip for the older kids.
Raspberry and pear yoghurt
This fruity raspberry and pear yoghurt is packed with Vitamin C, potassium, iron and magnesium. Add the fibre from the pear and the calcium from the yoghurt, and this snack for bub is as perfect as can be!
Beetroot and potato puree
Tasty, colourful and filled with goodness, this dip is great for babies or as a dip for toddlers. Also a great afternoon snack for the whole family when served with pita bread, carrots, celery or crackers.
Fruity baby dessert
These fruit cubes are convenient for dessert or for mixing with baby's cereal.
Chicken and corn chowder
There is something truly special about the combination of chicken and corn - without being too heavy and hard to digest, it is filling and nourishing, which makes it perfect for little tummies. Try this simple chowder recipe that's been created just for babies and toddlers.
Baby bacon and spinach frittatas
Preparing your own baby food is simple and budget-friendly. Start with purees and move onto finger foods like these mini bacon and spinach frittatas. Perfect if your child has been introduced to eggs and is more interested in handling their own food now than having you feed it to them.
Babys rice pudding
Rice pudding is a popular dessert no matter what your age. This rice pudding recipe has been created especially for babies and toddlers. Super-easy to make, it is creamy and delicious
Easy chicken casserole
This simple chicken casserole combines the wonderful tastes of fresh herbs and vegetables such as pumpkin and carrots with tender chicken breast pieces to make a casserole everyone will love, including toddlers and babies.
Zucchini, potato and spinach mash
Try this simple and nutritious puree for baby
Easy beef casserole
This recipe is a great all-round family meal. It is tasty and full flavoured and you can mash it up for baby to have as well.
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Bean, pea and potato puree
The highly popular peas and mash with another green friend: beans. Easy to make, it’s a great way to add more calcium, vitamin C and vitamin K to baby’s diet.
Carrot and swede puree
Carrots are a great first food, but to add a little extra taste and nutrients, pair it with swede.
Peachy chicken
There is something delicious about adding a little sweet fruit to cooked chicken - they are very good flavour partners indeed. Your baby will love this pureed dinner that tastes terrific and is so simple for you to make.
Boiled eggs
Boiled eggs are nutritious, delicious and an economical way to get some quick protein at breakfast. People often joke about not even being able to boil an egg but it's easy if you follow a few simple rules. Use the best eggs you can get. Organic or free range and fresh!
Tuna and creamed corn macaroni
This delish tuna and creamed corn macaroni is fab for babies who are ready to try eating lumpier food. It's a great first step after the puree stage. It's lovely and creamy without being too rich. Yum!
Creamy sweet corn puree
Make a large batch of corn puree and freeze in cubes -- this will allow you to mix it with other fruits or veggies
Pumpkin and potato mash
This is a lovely smooth puree that your baby will be gobbling up in no time! Try and use butternut pumpkin if you can because it is a sweeter, creamier-tasting pumpkin and great for babies
Basic Pancakes
A delicious and easy pancake recipe that is fast to get on the table and better tasting than any convenience pre-packaged mix.
Homemade baby cereal
Rice cereal is the best first cereal to introduce to your baby when you first begin offering solid food. But once you are ready to expand the offering, try this easy baby-friendly version of porridge. Tasty, easy and nutritious.
French toast soldiers
Little soldiers of toast are a perfect fit for little hands who are intent on self-feeding. Now you can make those soldiers even more nutritious by turning them into french toast soldiers. Genius!
Sweet veggie puree
Some favourite flavours all mashed together make a nutritious and tasty dinner for little ones. A great source of dietary fibre and vitamins C and A.
Weet-Bix with apple and cinnamon
Naturally sweetened for little palates with apple and a dash of cinnamon - a spice rich in antioxidants, calcium, iron and fibre.
Apple, pear and cinnamon puree
The two best fruit starters come together with a little bonus flavour: cinnamon. Try Gala, Fuji or Pink Lady apples and Nashi pears. If a pear is totally ripe it won’t need cooking at all. Both are great sources of fibre and vitamin C. Pears are especially good for constipated babies.