Nutritional Advice – Page 5

EGG-cellent Nutrition From 6 Months!

One of the most common questions that we get asked by parents who are weaning their babies is ‘can I give my baby eggs?’…

Healthy Snacks for Crèche

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If your little one will be going to Creche soon here are a few healthy lunch and snack ideas.

Toddler Birthday Party Ideas

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Birthdays are always a big day, none so more so than your baby’s first birthday. Keep these tips in mind when preparing your toddler party.

Simple Swaps for Breastfeeding

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Try these simple food swaps when breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding 0 – 6 Months

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Breastfeeding is best for your baby. It is perfectly suited to nourish infants and protect them from illnesses such as ear infections, tummy upsets, diabetes, eczema and obesity.

Planning for a baby — getting it right before pregnancy

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Before you even become pregnant and embark on the exciting First 1000 Days journey, it’s a good idea to start thinking about nutrition, fitness and lifestyle — all important factors in setting you and your future baby up for the best possible experience. And that goes for your partner too.

Recommended Meal Sizes

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This simple chart shows you the recommended number of meals per day and average meal sizes according to your baby’s age.

When to wean a premature baby

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For healthy preterm infants, weaning can safely begin somewhere between the ages of 5 and 8 months from the actual date of birth (i.e. uncorrected age). The exact age will vary from one baby to another but as preterm babies are all different, their readiness for solids should be assessed individually, taking into account their skills and developmental readiness.

Things to Look Out For When Buying Foods for Your Toddler

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In the First 1000 Days, the food your toddler eats not only affects their health now but it actually has a huge impact on their health right into adulthood.

Healthy Weight Gain during Pregnancy

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Every Mum-to-be is different and will gain a different amount of weight during pregnancy, however, there are pregnancy weight gain guidelines to help give you an idea of how much weight you should put on during the 40 weeks of pregnancy.