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Breast, bottle …. or tube – Feeding Tube Awareness Week

It’s no secret that most infants are breast- or bottle-fed, but for some children, neither of these are an option. Feeding Tube Awareness week, which runs from February 2 to 8, raises awareness about people getting nutrition through a tube,…

Healthy lunchbox ideas

Mornings are busy, and often stressful. One of the biggest stressors for parents is packing a healthy lunchbox that will get eaten. Here’s our tips on helping make healthy lunchboxes easy. Why is a healthy lunchbox important? Healthy lunches and…

Toddlers and milk – how much is too much?

Milk. It’s all your infant has known for their first few months of life. But what happens when your baby is suddenly a toddler? Here’s what you need to know about toddlers and milk. Why give toddlers milk? Milk can…

12 easy ideas to boost meals with vegetables

Let’s face it, not everyone likes vegetables – kids included. But you know that eating a range of colourful fruits and vegetables is essential for good health. If your children are fussy eaters, getting them to eat veggies can become…

Easy ways to get your kids enjoying fruits and veg

Easy ways to get your kids enjoying fruits and veg? Fruit and vegetables are essential to a healthy, balanced diet. But as many parents will tell you, increasing a child’s variety of fruit and vegetable intake can be tough. For…

Overcoming fussy eaters

Fussy eaters 101 For some families, mealtimes can be a war zone. Here’s everything you need to know to win the battle against your fussy eater. What is fussy eating? ‘Fussy’ or ‘picky’ eating can be very frustrating for families.…

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