Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a method of introducing solids that is becoming increasingly recognised, with many potential benefits. As both a paediatric dietitian and a mother of two boys, I personally appreciate the concept of baby-led weaning. Personally, the main pros of BLW for my family are: I cook the same family meal as my … Continue reading Introducing Solids – Baby Led Weaning (BLW)
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Safe foods for little ones
In today’s blog post, I’ll be discussing foods that are safe for children up to the age of five. Let’s start with infants—babies under 12 months old. Safe Eating for Infant (Under 12 Months) Infants should be given foods that are texturally appropriate for their stage of development. This typically means starting with purées, gradually introducing small … Continue reading Safe foods for little ones
How to get my child to eat vegetables?
Some of the most common questions I get as a paediatric dietitian from parents is, “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” or “Why are vegetables such a challenging food for children?”. Allow me to explain my experience of working with families around eating vegetables and what can we as parent do to … Continue reading How to get my child to eat vegetables?