25th July 2007
Bell peppers make a tasty addition to your baby's diet and -- despite their misleading name -- they are not "hot"! They can be found in a variety of colours, including red, green, yellow, orange and purple. Their bright colours are a good indication of th...
30th May 2007
Once your doctor has discovered and dealt with the cause of your baby's diarrhea, there are certain foods you can offer that may help "bind" your baby as his delicate intestines recover - and some other foods that you should definitely avoid!
Remember ...
30th April 2007
When your baby has a cold, he may well be off his food - in fact, an adequate intake of fluids is far more important in this situation, to prevent dehydration. On the other hand, extra minerals and vitamins will help boost his immune system, setting him o...
09th April 2007
At some point before your baby's first birthday, you will probably be thinking about giving him a sippy cup. Maybe you would like to give him a little water, or perhaps you plan to pump your breast milk and would like to bypass bottles altogether, weaning...
05th April 2007
As adults, we know that we should avoid the full-fat versions of many foods - so doesn't this rule apply to our babies, too?
Well, not for the first 2 years of life. Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics place your baby in the very en...
06th March 2007
When preparing homemade baby food, we parents are always careful to ensure that the foods we choose are healthy and appropriate for our babies. Something that many of us overlook, however, is the suitability of the pots we're cooking in -- yet the fact is...
20th February 2007
There's no doubt about it - feeding babies is a messy business! It may seem easy at first, when YOU'RE in control and feeding your baby from a spoon. But once you give him finger foods, or his OWN spoon for self-feeding, then you'll be amazed by the amoun...
08th January 2007
Vegetables contain so many vitamins, minerals and nutrients necessary to good health that it's important to ensure your baby is eating enough of them. Understandably, then, many parents become concerned when their little ones refuse to eat vegetables at a...
28th July 2006
Fruit juice for babies -- it sounds healthy enough, doesn't it? Yet giving juice to your baby is not as beneficial as many parents believe.
Health organisations worldwide, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Food Standards Agency in th...
20th April 2006
It may sound daunting, but travelling with baby does not have to be a nightmare! A little preparation and forward planning is all you need for a successful trip with your tiny traveller.
There are certain supplies that are essential for any trip with y...
12th March 2006
Introducing your baby to solid foods is exciting and rewarding -- but it can be difficult to know exactly how and when to get started.
Your baby should be four months of age at the very least -- before this, his immature digestive system will find it...
11th March 2006
Prior to mastering the art of speech, your baby has great difficulty in communicating his needs to you. This can cause frustration for you both - yet there is a solution. Baby sign language is rapidly becoming popular as a means of recognising - and respo...
05th February 2006
Many parents find the risk of baby food allergies one of the most worrying aspects of introducing new foods to their baby. But there are simple steps you can take to minimise potential problems and make your child's introduction to solid food a safe and h...
02nd February 2006
Tofu - that's just for vegetarians, right?
Wrong.
Tofu is a highly nutritious food that, rather than being
seen as just an alternative to meat, should be included in
your baby's diet on its own merits!
Tofu is part of the legume family. It ...
