Nutritional Advice – Page 4

Healthier treats for toddlers

Snacking is an important part of a toddler’s diet. They need to eat little and often to make sure they get enough energy and nutrients to keep up with their requirements as they grow and become more active. Toddlers should be having 3 main meals a day, plus 2-3 healthy snacks. Main meals can be … read more >

Tips to overcome potential bumps on your breastfeeding journey

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Although breastfeeding is natural and beneficial for you and your baby, it is a learned skill and may take a little time, patience and encouragement to help you succeed. But being aware of possible pitfalls and common problems can help you to negotiate these minor bumps and continue on the road as a happy, confident breastfeeder.

Latching on (attachment) – getting it right from the start

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Successful breastfeeding depends on correct attachment and positioning. Getting it right at the start will help to prevent pain, frustration and physical problems. Read this article for advice and tips on getting it right from day one.

Breastfeeding – What you should know before you begin

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One of the best decisions you can make during the first 1000 days is to choose to breastfeed your baby. This article has lots of information about breastfeeding you may not know.

Breastfeeding Support

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Support from family, friends and the wider community can make all the difference during breastfeeding. There are also lots of really excellent breastfeeding books available and, of course, on-line forums where you can chat to other mums who may be going through the same thing at the same time.

Pregnancy diet

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The foods and drinks that you choose during pregnancy have long lasting effects on your baby’s health. Getting the right nutrition in the First 1000 Days can influence your baby’s health, their school performance as children and their risk of developing common adulthood diseases such as heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Oily fish: Get your Omega-3 and Vitamin D

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There are lots of reasons and benefits for including oily fish as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Long Term Benefits of Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding your baby is helping to give them the best start in life, with tailor-made nutrition for their growth and development. Did you know that breastfeeding your baby for at least 6 months will reduce by half their chance of being obese at the age of 9? A startling statistic but a great reason to choose breastfeeding and get the supports to help you continue and have a successful experience for you and your baby.

Safefood Toddler Portion Size Guide

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Safefood have developed a handy portion size guide for children aged 1-5 to show parents exactly what counts as a portion.

Quick snack ideas for new mum

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As a new mum, you don’t need a special diet to be able to successfully breastfeed. But even though you will be very busy looking after your new baby, don’t forget to eat regularly as this will help keep your energy levels up as well as ensuring you have a healthy diet to support the production of breastmilk.