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3 High Iron Purees for Starting Solids....
Have you ever wondered how to add iron to your baby's first foods (without using rice cereal), or what combinations of food you can mix...
Jun 18, 20233 min read


What to do when your baby refuses a meal? ..... and when to get help.
When your baby refuses to eat a meal, it can be concerning and frustrating. However, it's important to remember that occasional food...
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Recipe: Slow cooked chicken noodle soup
This slow-cooked soup is full of gut-loving nutrients and super easy to make - my kids love it. Slow-cooked chicken is great for babies...
Jun 9, 20233 min read


Tomato Sauce (Ketchup) and Kids
Keep reading for some nutritional facts about tomato sauce, what age can you introduce it? What if your child wants it on everything? How...
May 31, 20233 min read


Recipe: Beef and Zucchini Meatballs
A super easy and versatile family meal, that can be served as is with mashed potato and vegetables or added into a sauce for a tasty...
May 22, 20232 min read


Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Slow-cooked meat is great for babies. These lamb shanks are an easy meal, and there is so much added nutrition and flavour as the meat is...
May 22, 20232 min read


Spinach and Cheese Pie
My kids love this recipe. It is super easy and their favourite way to eat spinach. It is a take on the traditional Greek dish...
May 22, 20232 min read


Red Lentil Lasagna
A super-easy and delicious way to include lentils in your child's diet. Lentils are a great source of Iron, Protein, Zinc, Fibre, and B...
May 22, 20233 min read


Recipe: Baked No-Butter Chicken
This one-tray-bake recipe is a dairy-free mild 'butter' style baked chicken that is great for babies and feeds the whole family. Yum........
May 22, 20232 min read


Recipe: Baby Friendly Dahl
The perfect recipe to introduce dahl to your baby. Packed with iron and gut-loving goodness Facts Lentils are amazing! They are the...
May 16, 20232 min read


Constipation Smoothie For Kids
Anna Ritan, APD, Paediatric Dietitian, and Nutritionist Constipation in children can be uncomfortable and can cause a lot of distress for...
Apr 16, 20233 min read


Salt (Sodium) Recommendations for Babies and Toddlers.
Have you wondered where the advice for salt comes from? is salt safe for babies, or when can you start to use salt in cooking? Here is...
Dec 29, 20225 min read


High Chairs For Starting Solids and Beyond
Important checks before you invest. Author: Anna Ritan, Paediatric Dietitian and APD There are so many different high chairs with so many...
Nov 5, 20225 min read


10 First Foods To Get Your Baby Started On Solids.
Anna Ritan, Paediatric Dietitian, APD Starting solids is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming especially if you are unsure...
Oct 15, 20225 min read


14 school lunch ideas (that are not processed meat)
If you are anything like me, it is now over halfway through the year, and you are in the need of some lunch box inspiration! But let’s...
Sep 4, 20223 min read


'Best Squeezy Yoghurts For Children'
Anna Ritan (APD), Nourish Little Lives Over the past few years, squeezy yoghurts have increased in popularity and they are one of the...
Mar 14, 20225 min read


Supporting Immune Health in Babies and Children
The immune system protects your child from: -Infection (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) -Toxins (chemicals made by microbes) -Cell...
Feb 1, 20227 min read


7 Breakfast Ideas for Toddlers and Children
Breakfast is a super important meal for toddlers and children, and contributes a significant proportion of a child's overall nutritional...
Jan 14, 20222 min read


Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal - A First Food for Starting Solids? Do I need to use rice cereal?
Author: Anna Ritan, APD, BND, Paediatric Dietitian In recent years there has been a big shift in the recommendations for starting...
Nov 19, 20219 min read


Can My Toddler Eat too Much?
Whilst some parents notice their child's appetite drops in toddlerhood, others can be concerned that their toddler is eating too much. ...
Oct 17, 20213 min read
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