Navigating allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions for children can be more challenging than it seems at first glance. While severe allergic reactions to certain foods are usually immediately noticeable, milder food intolerances can pose a more significant challenge in identification. Unlike allergies, which typically involve a reaction to specific proteins, intolerances may manifest as subtler digestive issues, making them harder to recognise. When food intolerance is suspected, seeking help from your GP or dietitian is crucial. They can help with the proper nutritional strategies i ..read more

As the autumn air becomes crisp and temperatures start dropping, it's important to protect our children's immune systems against these seasonal challenges. Certain vitamins are required during autumn to support children’s growing bodies and immunities. Here is our pick for the best protection.  Vitamin C Often called “the immunity vitamin”, Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for children, especially going into autumn. ⁠It helps to strengthen their immune systems, which can keep them from coming down with all kinds of common infections. It can also help reduce their recovery time if they c ..read more

Potassium is pivotal in maintaining overall health, particularly for growing bodies. This often overlooked mineral offers many benefits, from supporting heart health to aiding in muscle function. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of potassium in a child's diet and how parents can ensure their little ones receive an adequate amount. Potassium is an electrolyte that carries an electric charge, essential for various bodily functions. In children, it plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy balance of fluids, supporting proper nerve function, and promoting muscle contractio ..read more

New Zealand summer is in full swing, and it’s been hot! While we’ve loved having a hot summer this year (seeing that we missed out on one last year), we’ve hated seeing many sunburns, especially on kids.  Parents do their best to protect their children from getting sunburnt. However, it can still happen, especially with New Zealand’s harsh sun.  If your child has sunburn, we put together some valuable tips to make them more comfortable and recover quickly.  Get them out of the sun and keep them away from it (and possibly indoors) for the next few days. Cancel beach trips until ..read more

In the digital age, where screens dominate our daily lives, keeping kids occupied with meaningful and engaging screen-free activities has become more critical. Here are our suggestions for screen-free indoor and outdoor activities that foster children's creativity, imagination, and physical well-being. Indoors Adventures Artistic Escapades: Set up an art station with paints, crayons, coloured paper, and glue. Encourage your child to unleash creativity through drawing, painting, or crafting. This not only stimulates imagination but also enhances fine motor skills. Storytelling Sessions: Create ..read more

Biotin is an often-overlooked micronutrient that plays a crucial role in the growth and development of children. It is a water-soluble B vitamin. While biotin is commonly associated with promoting healthy skin, hair, and nails in adults, its benefits extend far beyond aesthetics, making it a valuable component of a child's nutritional profile. Biotin supports the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. In children, whose bodies are in a constant state of growth and development, these metabolic processes are especially critical. Biotin aids in converting food into energy, providing the ..read more

As parents, one of our fundamental responsibilities is safeguarding our children's well-being. When it comes to health, we often prioritise nutrition and physical fitness, but we may overlook the importance of healthy skin. Skin is not just our body's largest organ; it plays a vital role in protecting us from external threats and maintaining overall well-being. Below are some key tips to ensure your child's skin remains healthy and vibrant. Healthy skin contributes to a child's physical well-being and boosts their self-esteem and confidence. Following these tips and being proactive in skin car ..read more

Many families with young children are familiar with never-ending snotty noses and frequent colds. Unfortunately, it is common among toddlers and school-aged children. The best strategy for surviving these challenging times is to keep your immune system strong and supported to protect both kids and parents against any bugs.  Beta-glucan isn’t a well-known immunity booster, but it’s a great one, and more people are learning how it can be easily incorporated into their kids’ diet to support their immune systems.  Beta-glucan is a soluble fibre found in everyday foods like oats, wholegra ..read more

Covid feels like a thing of the past. However, it’s only recently that New Zealanders started travelling again. Many haven’t travelled further than Australia during Covid, and some didn’t leave New Zealand shores at all. So unfortunately, when we travel overseas for the first time in a few years, we get exposed to foreign bacteria and bugs which our immune system may not know how to deal with. We wanted to share a medical list you should pack when travelling overseas with kids. This will not help you save time trying to find something locally but will also offer peace of mind that you are ..read more

Selenium is an essential mineral children need for their bodies to function properly every day. It’s not as widely known as calcium; however, it is critical for kids' little bodies, as it helps them create antioxidant enzymes and keep the cells healthy.  It is also helpful when children get immunised as it makes immunisations effective by stimulating antibodies and helping the whole process that way. As selenium is present in the soil, plant-based food grown in selenium-rich soil has the most selenium concentration. Whatever diet your children follow, they should always get enough veggies ..read more