Picky Eating in Children: How to Stop it for Good Picky eating in children is one of the most common, yet concerning issues for parents, at any age. It can be an incredibly overwhelming and stressful thing for parents to deal with, especially when it affects the child’s health. After all, as parents, we want to nurture and help our children reach their highest potential. One of the main ways to do this is through proper nutrition, something that can be a challenge when dealing with a picky eater. The first step in addressing the issue is to understand it. Picky eating in children can often be ..read more

Baby-led weaning is so much fun, so take a deep breath, get your camera at the ready for those messy face photos and lets introduce your baby to some new exciting foods. Our baby led weaning ideas bring in so much texture and colour to your babies plate. We know it can be tricky so this is why our baby led weaning dinner ideas are easy to follow. Weaning dinner ideas bring in a mixture of ingredients to introduce so many new yummy flavours. Baby led weaning dinner recipes are rounded up here ready to get you started. 1. Crispy Coconut Salmon Bites with Coconut Rice and Asian Slaw We know our ..read more

Introducing solid foods to your 6-month-old baby is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming. While spoon-feeding purees has been the traditional approach, baby-led weaning is becoming increasingly popular as a method for introducing new foods to infants. This post will guide you through the process of introducing solid foods to your baby using baby-led weaning, including the benefits of baby led weaning, how to start baby led weaning, a step-by-step guide to introducing new foods. Why weaning baby at 6 months is important From the time your baby is born until they are the full 6 ..read more

It’s no doubt that eggs has been a part of any family’s lives. It’s a universal need, I guess. Imagine how the baking or pastry industry would thrive without the presence or touch of eggs. Even in our daily lives, our breakfast isn’t complete without it! Not to mention the fact that it’s a great source of high quality protein. Even in any sort of cooking, eggs are an important and versatile ingredient as their specific chemical composition is literally the glue of many baking reactions. In this blog, I’ll fill you in on fourteen simple egg recipes for kids with eggs as the star! Veggie Loaded ..read more

Have you tried giving your baby bell peppers yet? Sometimes introducing new solid foods to your baby can be scary. When cooked properly and cut correctly, bell peppers make a great first food for baby led weaning. The information below will show you how to safely introduce peppers as a first food for baby led weaning. Peppers Nutrition Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that aids in the absorption of iron. In fact, a medium-sized red pepper contains 169% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for vitamin C, making them one of the best sources of vitamin C ever! Bell peppers also c ..read more

Babies tend to prefer sweet tastes from birth, like the breastmilk or formula they are already used to. So, start weaning with vegetables, especially the bitter ones, as it’s an excellent way to introduce new flavours while also helping your little one enjoy vegetables as they get older! What are best first foods to start Baby Led Weaning? Vegetables (pick 2 spears) Try offering your little one some roasted butternut squash, sweet potato, carrot or steamed broccoli florets. Softly roast or steam the vegetables and serve 2 spears to your baby. I like to give one at a time and then offer the 2n ..read more

If you are raising your baby as vegetarian or vegan the early stages of weaning should be no different from weaning any other baby. The same principles apply but we have rounded up the vegan baby led weaning recipes ready to get you started. Vegan baby led weaning dinner time specials are included in our vegan baby led weaning meals below. We have some great delicious recipes for you to explore vegan baby food. 1. Egg-Free Mango and Coconut Vegan Baby Led Weaning Muffins There is nothing nicer than a warm muffin on a cold day especially when you know that your muffin is packed to the brim wit ..read more

Hey Mommas, now your baby is 6 months (can you believe it where does the time go!). Don’t worry I know it feels like a huge step, but rest assured my easy baby-led weaning recipes will help you through this next phase. These recipes are perfect as weaning recipes 6 months start solids to school kids. So just because this post is titled first foods, your little one can enjoy them (and you) for many years to come. They have also worked a treat with hundreds of thousands of parents around the world. Kind of weird that I can say that, but it’s true! Breakfast recipes for baby led weaning If you ar ..read more

We are looking forward to the treats that Halloween brings us this month. So we are super excited to share with you our top Halloween party food ideas for your kids (and grown ups) to enjoy! These spooky delights are sure to bring you lots of fun and we cant wait to see what you cook up this Halloween. Food ideas for a children’s party Bringing a range of food ideas for a children’s party to the table can be tough. We know that every kid is different, so we have pulled together the ideal Halloween party food list for your children’s party. All with a spooky twist they are sure to engage your ..read more

This week, we feature banana baby recipes. Not just your average banana recipe bread or cake idea but we have tonnes of amazingly cool ways to use up that delicious fruit. Let’s face it, we love bananas! We eat them as a dessert, snacks or for breakfast. Why are bananas important for kids? Bananas supply an incredible amount of Vitamin B6. This nutrient is also called pyridoxine, which helps the chemicals (like serotonin) transmit signals in the brain. Bananas are rich in potassium too which promotes energy and, folate is needed for proper tissue growth. Here is a little trivia. Going to the e ..read more