Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby, providing them with tailored nutrition as well as many other benefits. Have a look at the articles in this section for practical breastfeeding tips, advice and support and to find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding.

Banana Bread

This recipe is super easy to make, and a tasty, healthier treat to keep energy levels up during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Toddlers will love it too as a snack!

The banana bread is suitable for freezing. It will also keep well in an airtight tin for 2-3 days (if it lasts that long!).

Step by Step Chilli

This recipe is packed with vegetables, providing up to 2 portions of veg per portion. It’s also high in fibre, which is recommended by the FSAI to help prevent and manage constipation during pregnancy. It’s suitable for during pregnancy, breastfeeding and for toddlers.

Make 4-5 portions. Cost per portion (based on 5 portions): €1.00

Suitable for freezing

Friday Night Fajitas

These Fajitas are great served with guacamole, tomato salsa and natural yogurt placed on the table in little bowls. If you are entertaining, you could serve with some Mexican rice too. If you don’t have all the spices, it’s fine to use a packet of fajita spice mix!

Serves 4 hungry adults

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

“When you’ve carved your pumpkin, use the flesh in these tasty muffins. So easy, the kids can help you make them!” Kellie, Nutritionist

The pumpkin in these muffins provides beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A), which is important for healthy vision and healthy skin. Vitamin A also supports the immune system.

5 months old

Henry is five months old now, which is impossible to believe. He is becoming so much more animated and interactive. He smiles at us and laughs all the time, he even plays little games — usually involving ripping up the Sunday Papers. He is also much more happy to play on his tummy which I’m … read more >