Nutritional Advice – Page 3

Suitable finger foods for baby from 6-9 months

During Stage 2 you should aim to feed your baby 3 meals per day. Divide these into the morning, afternoon and evening. Each meal should be approximately 2-4 tablespoons but this will depend on your baby’s appetite. Foods should be offered before your baby’s milk feed during this stage. Space meals and milk feeds apart … read more >

What is weaning & how to get started

First 1000 Days Team

Some simple advice on why weaning is important and how to get started with your weaning journey.

Weaning equipment checklist

First 1000 Days Team

Here is a list of some items that may come in handy to have for your weaning journey.

Keeping iron intakes up after birth

First 1000 Days Team

Iron is important to keep your energy levels up as it helps to pump oxygen around the body so it is a good idea to make a conscious effort to keep your iron intakes up after birth – as being a new mum can no doubt be exhausting!

Breastfeeding? Say Yes to Oily fish!

Michelle, Dietitian

Breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for your baby with many long-term benefits for your baby such as the reduction in the risk of obesity and certain infections and allergies. Remember to take the time to look after yourself during this important time, particularly your own diet. The foods you eat will actually affect both the … read more >

Cooking family meals

First 1000 Days Team

Once you start weaning your baby, you can very soon start to give them the same meals as the rest of the family. There are just a few things to bear in mind but it will certainly save you time (and money!) if all the family are eating the same main meal.

Weaning: Stage 3 (9-12 months)

First 1000 Days Team

At this stage, your baby should be able for a wider variety of foods in greater textures, and should be able to manage more than 2 textures in one meal. You should base your baby’s meals and snacks around normal family foods and mealtimes.

Weaning: Stage 2 (6-9 months)

First 1000 Days Team

Once your baby has been introduced to solids, it is important to continue to progress through the weaning stages. When you and your baby are ready, you can start to increase the amount of solid food your baby is getting. At this stage you should try offering approx. 3 meals a day of about 2-4 tablespoons per meal.

Simple Swaps for Pregnancy

First 1000 Days Team

Swap certain foods for others that have a higher nutritional content.

Weaning: Stage 1

First 1000 Days Team

The very early stage of weaning is about exploration. During this stage it is important that your baby becomes familiar with taking foods from a spoon. You expect both a mess and some food waste as your baby gets used to this new experience of eating! Stage 1 represents the first 1-2 weeks of introducing … read more >