Weaning – it’s a milestone filled with both excitement and a touch of worry for parents. As you introduce your little one to a world bursting with flavours, you might also have questions about their gut health and whether probiotics can play a role.  In this science-backed guide, we’ll cover the basics of weaning, why gut health matters, and how baby probiotics can play a role in keeping your little one’s digestive system healthy, building a solid foundation for lifelong wellness. What is weaning? Weaning is the gradual process of introducing solid foods to your baby’s diet alongside brea ..read more

Weaning is a big step for you and your little one. Beyond the joy of introducing new flavours and textures, it’s also about laying a good foundation for your child’s long-term health. Let’s delve into the science behind this amazing process and explore simple tips to support your little one during this important time. Your baby’s gut microbiome: A fresh start Unlike adults, babies enter this world with a clean slate when it comes to their gut bacteria. It’s like a blank canvas waiting to be filled with colourful microorganisms. As your baby grows, these tiny friends gradually move in, influen ..read more

Is your baby ready for weaning? Are you keen to try the spoon-fed approach to weaning? It’s easy to provide nutritious baby food with some delicious fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit – and some helpful kitchen equipment. We show you how to create delicious pureé for your baby’s stage one weaning journey.  When should I start weaning? You should start weaning your baby when they are six months. This is a wonderfully exciting time, as you start to introduce your baby to flavours and foods they will always love. By this age, your little one’s mouth, tongue and digestive system are mature ..read more

Are you looking into buying a microwave, steam, cold water, UV or electric steriliser to clean your baby’s bottles and feeding equipment, your breast pump or other baby feeding accessories? Here is our expert pick of the top ten baby sterilisers.  When you have a new baby in your home, you want everything to be super clean. Sterilisers kill all the bacteria that cling to baby bottles and all their accessories such as teats and locking rings. They can also be used for breast pumps, dummies and even toys. Reviews are independent and based on our product knowledge. If you choose a product th ..read more

It’s such a wonderful time for parents when their baby starts to eat proper food! But you may wonder, how much milk should my weaning baby be drinking? A baby should still be having their usual milk at six months, so here’s all you need to know. By Sally J. Hall When you first start weaning your baby, your little one will eat tiny amounts of either puréed food or soft, fist-sized pieces of food, or a mixture of the two. But did you realise that your baby should still have most of their nutrients at this stage from their milk? Whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby, they stil ..read more

If you’re a parent who is about to start weaning your baby, it’s such an exciting time. You may have lots of questions and may have been given conflicting advice on when to wean, so here are the answers to the top five weaning questions. If you’re a parent who is about to start weaning your baby, it’s such an exciting time. You may have lots of questions and may have been given conflicting advice on when to wean, so here are the answers to the top five weaning questions. By Sally J. Hall What is weaning? Weaning is simply introducing your baby to food. Babies should have nothing but milk durin ..read more

By My Little Food Critic Baby and toddler food shouldn’t be bland! Experimenting with a range of spices can help to expand their palettes and cultivate adventurous eaters who enjoy a range of flavours, textures and are excited by food! Introducing bold flavours early on is essential as baby’s receptiveness to new tastes narrows as they get older. Broadening their palettes at a young age will hopefully result in appreciation of wholesome, flavoursome food and cultivate adventurous eaters! Advantages & Benefits of Introducing Spices Early on: They add flavour and fragrance to food without ..read more

By Tidy Tot We all know that Baby Led Weaning can get delightfully messy, but did you know that it’s also an opportunity to reduce food waste and stretch your budget further? At a time when every penny counts, keeping food waste to a minimum is more important than ever before. Did you know that 70% of UK food waste happens in people’s homes, with households having young children being the highest contributors? But worry not, because we’re here on a mission to help you conquer food waste during weaning! We’re ready to share our ultimate tips on reducing waste and making the most out of your f ..read more

By Lucy Upton, in partnership with BioGaia Our gut health can have a direct impact on our overall wellbeing, so it’s important that we look after our microbiome. Every human’s gut is host to many trillions of microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, viruses, fungi, single cell animals). This is collectively referred to as the gut microbiome. There is a huge variety of different organisms, and it can be helpful to think of these like a ‘gut garden’ – with each needing slightly differing foods or environments to thrive. Most of the microorganisms present in our gut are beneficial (and vital) for our hea ..read more

By Bea Waterfield of Baby College We love fun baby development facts at Baby College! Did you know there is a fascinating connection between chewing and talking in little ones? In this article we will uncover one of the secrets to improving your baby’s speech clarity and give you some tips that you can use to help reluctant chewers. The power of chewing At Baby College, we believe that every step in your baby’s growth is extraordinary. And guess what? Chewing isn’t just about eating—it also plays a surprising role in their ability to communicate. When your baby starts using their fingers and ..read more