If you've practiced with an open cup, but you'd like your baby to move onto a straw cup for when you're out and about, then this post is for you! Some babies naturally pick up straw...
Lots of Baby Mealtimes Subscribers ask about what type of cup their babies should drink from. Here’s a quick summary of the key things you need to know. Question: what should your baby drink water from? Answer: ...
Lots of Baby Mealtimes Subscribers ask about which stock to choose for their baby. Here's a quick summary of the key things you need to know. Question: Which stock to choose for your baby? Answer: Recommendations: Campbell's...
Is your baby refusing to sit in their highchair and only eating when on your lap? Are you unsure about how to handle this, especially when they seem to eat happily from your lap? Have a look...
Everybody wants to know what they “should” be doing with their baby- how often they should be eating, and having milk feeds and sleeping. But I’ll start this blog post by saying there is absolutely,...
Hand and face wiping 👶🏼 This is probably the most annoying part of mealtimes for all of us- babies included! 😬 Here are my top tips for cleaning up without tears. 1. Please, please, please don’t wipe up...
Healthy breakfast cereals for kids are so limited. Weet-Bix or oats (either as raw oats with milk, overnight oats or porridge) are your most nutritious options. But offering the same cereal, in the same way can get...
Has your little one got adequate support in their eating chair? Above is a pic of Elsie when she's old enough to sit up, but notice how straight her back is, how high her arms are...
Do you have questions about preparing your first puree? Here’s your starter guide to getting your puree to the perfect texture. [vc_video link='https://vimeo.com/340839672/0d235be7e4'] If you have any questions, pop over to the Facebook group and ask there. Dr Kyla...
Choking is SCARY! We’re scared of it happening to our child and we’re scared we won’t know how to respond. But instead of panicking, watch this video with Rebecca from Parentmedic Australia. She’s going to show you...
So many babies struggle through the recommended ‘lumpy phase’ of solid introduction. While I recommend gradually increasing the thickness of the texture of spoon food, I don’t think it’s necessary to have really lumpy textures...
Do I offer their favourite food all the time because I know they'll eat them? This is a common source of confusion for parents. In summary- I suggest main meals that include fruit, veg, protein and grains....