Toddler

Toddler

Getting the right nutrition during the toddler years can really influence your little one’s brain development - not just now, but for their whole life. And with our easy to follow articles on toddler nutrition, recommended portion sizes, tips for fussy eaters and our handy toddler food pyramid, toddler nutrition can be a doddle!

Making the move from cot to bed

Just with most parenting strategies and ideals what works for some may not work as well for others.  Having your young child sleep in a cot for the first 2.5-3 years of life is typically a good idea for a lot of families.  Many parents will choose to transition their child from the cot into a bed at a much earlier age, for a variety of reasons.

10 Steps to Bedtime Routine

  Don’t underestimate the power of the bedtime routine.  A predictable sequence of events, that happens in the same order, at around same time and in the same place every night.  It is that simple. The premise of the bedtime routine is to bridge the gap between wakefulness and time for sleep and I suggest … read more >

“It’s just a phase…”

After nearly a year as a parent I have finally learned the one thing you can count on as a parent and that is…nothing! Henry started crawling and I distinctly remember thinking to myself “great this will keep him occupied and I still have time before he is walking”. Wrong! Henry quickly tired of his … read more >

Recovering healthy sleep habits following sickness or teething

Lots of factors affect your child’s sleep, the timing, the environment and way in which they go to sleep, developmental leaps and stages, travel, maternal mood for example.  Another sleep disturber is sickness and teething.  Sickness and teething has an ongoing impact on your child ability to sleep well.  Many children will experience bouts of … read more >

Nightmares and night terrors

It is important for parents to know that sleep disturbances are a normal part of development and are often more difficult for the parent than the child.  During our typical phases of sleep, we all wake up momentarily and have “partial arousals”, it is at this point during sleep that our children can be susceptible … read more >

Healthy choices for your toddler

It is important to recognise that toddlers are heavily influenced by their parents’ behaviour, including their attitude towards food. You must lead by example to encourage your toddler to make healthy food choices now and later in life