Gagging and choking
How do I know if my baby is gagging or choking? It’s really scaring me. What do I do if my baby is gagging? What sort of texture is safe for them to eat? Every parent...
28
Jun
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26
Jun
Highchair refusal
What do I do if my baby won’t go in the highchair? She’s getting upset and refusing to be strapped in? How do I keep her happy in the highchair? What should I do to...
19
Jun
How often do I give solids?
How many meals do I give my baby? Which meal do I start with? When do I add in another meal? How do I know when they’re ready to move on? Here’s my summary for...
06
Jun
Should I offer individual foods?
Should I be offering foods one at a time when I start solids? How long should I wait before offering another new food? What about food allergens? Should I offer them separately? Summary: There’s no need to...
04
Jun
What should I feed my baby when she’s sick?
My baby isn’t feeling well. What should I feed her? What do I do if she’s refusing solids? When should I be worried? Should I offer her favourite foods to tempt her? https://vimeo.com/416630169/7e21e0a739 Summary: Lots of parents feel...
03
Jun
How many foods do I offer my baby at the start?
How many foods do I give my baby when they start solids? Which foods are the best to start with? Do I offer a puree or finger foods or both? Here’s my summary for you. Summary: Keep...
28
May
Smocks and bibs
How do I keep my baby clean at mealtimes? What brands of bibs or smocks do you recommend? What should I look for in a bib or smock? How do I clean them? Summary: Mess is an...
22
May
What about iron?
What are high-iron foods? What are high iron foods suitable for babies? How do I know if my baby is getting enough iron? What should I do to increase iron absorption? Here is everything you...
08
May
What if my baby screws up his face when eating?
Have you started solids because your baby showed all the signs of readiness, but now they’re acting like you’re poisoning them? Are they pulling big faces or spitting food out again? Do they sometimes keep...
03
May
Eczema in babies and toddlers
Does your baby have eczema? Are they having regular flare ups? Did you know that it’s important to have eczema controlled before introducing solids? In this chat with Jemma Weidinger (Eczema Nurse Practitioner) and Dr...
03
May
Refusing the spoon
Has your baby started refusing to be spoon fed? Or have they never taken to a spoon? You’re not alone. In this video I show you how to help your baby make friends with the...
01
May
How do I progress with texture?
How do I move on from puree? What sorts of finger foods should I offer next? Can my baby manage toast yet? How do I know when they’re ready to move on? Help me understand...