Today we have a very simple recipe idea for you that’s really just a twist on ‘cheese on toast’ – but a very nutritious and tasty twist! When we lived in the UK, calcium packed cheese on toast (as opposed to the US version, the grilled cheese sandwich) was something of a go-to snack, and [...]
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Baby knows best – it’s official! New research has shown that babies allowed to feed themselves from the outset via Baby Led Weaning tend to eat healthier AND maintain a healthy weight as they grow, compared to spoon fed babies. The research, conducted in the UK and published in BMJ Open, studied 155 children aged [...]
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This may not be a cheesecake in the true sense of the word, but we think the flavour of this fabulous sugar free dessert is very reminiscent of real cheesecake without the ‘naughty’ ingredients! The basis of this dessert is low sodium cottage cheese. This protein rich food has a great texture for babies – [...]
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This is a wonderful time of year to be cooking for baby, with so many fabulous foods around and appetites sharpened by the cooler fall temperatures! So we decided to come up with a recipe that would incorporate several of those healthy foods into one highly nutritious and fabulously delicious finger food – and here [...]
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You say hummus, I say houmous – however you say or spell it, this delicious Middle Eastern treat is remarkably nutritious, rich in protein, iron and vitamins! Our little ones have always loved hummus and they still do! It has a great texture for babies – smooth and creamy – and it’s also VERY versatile. [...]
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This baby food recipe SOUNDS appetizing and LOOKS amazing, but guess what? It’s a simple combo made of just two ingredients… juicy plum and nutritious banana! Yet they’re served in a whole new way – a way you might like to try if you’re goal is to tempt a picky eater! We devised this dish [...]
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Banana muffins – totally nutritious and sugar free… they almost sound too good to be true, don’t they? Yet these muffins are absolutely delicious, have a moist, dense texture, and are sweetened only by the natural sugars in the fruit they contain. An ideal finger food – and perfect for baby led weaning – these [...]
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With five hungry children, we’ve never had to worry too much about what to do with leftover oatmeal (or leftover porridge, if you’re in the UK). But we DO receive emails from time to time from parents who have made a little more oatmeal than they need and wonder if we know of any alternative [...]
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Spicy baby food? if you’re new to our blog or website, then you might be surprised at the idea of spicing up baby’s meals, particularly if you’ve always been led to believe that baby food should be bland and unseasoned! But there are certain spices that add a new warmth and flavour to food without [...]
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Did you know that canned (or tinned) sardines are brimming with beneficial nutrients for your baby? They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which not only help with the development of your baby’s brain, but are also a great immunity booster. Sardines are also very high in calcium (particularly when packed with their bones) [...]
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We often list garlic as an ingredient in our baby food recipes and that sometimes prompts messages from our visitors. Some are from parents wondering if it’s really OK to feed babies garlic – and others are from parents saying they’re surprised just how much their little ones enjoy recipes with garlic added to them! [...]
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Olive oil is an ingredient we include in some of our baby food recipes – although we’ve occasionally received e-mails asking why we would suggest using oils in any food intended for babies. The fact is that a good olive oil is a source of nutrition in itself, revered in some parts of the world [...]
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to give your baby a strong immune system from birth, because breast milk is packed with your antibodies which are then passed on to baby. But there are certain foods that can help give your little one’s immune system a boost as he begins to rely on solids as [...]
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We receive many emails from moms and dads stuck in the rut of serving the same old food for breakfast each morning… but desperate for new ideas! If that sounds like you, then you’re going to LOVE today’s recipe! These wholesome, homemade pancakes are egg-free and sugar-free, but they’re certainly not flavour-free! And they’re so [...]
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Today we have a very simple recipe idea for you that’s really just a twist on ‘cheese on toast’ – but a very nutritious and tasty twist! When we lived in the UK, calcium packed cheese on toast (as opposed to the US version, the grilled cheese sandwich) was something of a go-to snack, and [...]
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There is so much good stuff in these nutritious little nibbles that we don’t know where to start! Just look at some of the ingredients and what makes them a great choice for your baby… chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are packed with protein and also provide zinc, folate and iron apples – especially with their [...]
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The healthiest way to cook ANY vegetables for your baby is by steaming them, right? Well, not always! In the case of carrots, it’s may be better to BOIL your carrots than to steam them, as boiling actually INCREASES some of their nutrients, compared to steaming or sauteing them, which can cause a DECREASE! Research [...]
Cottage cheese is an ingredient that pops up in quite a few of our recipes. Cottage cheese is creamy, with a relatively mild taste and its soft, easily manageable curds make it a GREAT food for helping baby transition from smooth purees to lumpier textures. If you’re not personally a fan of cottage cheese, it’s [...]
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Iron plays a very important role in infant nutrition and is probably the nutrient you hear the most about during baby’s first year. Adequate iron levels are essential for the healthy development and function of your baby’s brain. Iron is also needed to make hemoglobin, which helps keeps all the body’s cells supplied with oxygen. [...]
Pin ItKolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets are being recalled because the latch attaching the bassinet to the frame can remain UNlocked, but appear locked. This obviously poses a hazard to baby. The recalled models are Kolcraft Tender Vibes bassinets (model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, KB039-CMR1) and Light Vibes bassinet (model number KB043-BNT1). You can find [...]
Whoozit® Starry Time Rattles are being recalled because the clear spheres at each end of the rattle might break, releasing small parts that may present a choking hazard. The rattles, which have their name printed on the hang tag, were sold for around $15 from September 2011 through March 2012 at various stores and online. [...]
Plum Baby Oaty Chomps Bars – Pumpkin Pie variant, which were sold in some Sainsbury, Boots and Booths stores, plus a small number of independent shops, are being recalled. This is because mould was found in a small number of bars from one batch. If you have any of these bars, please return them to [...]
Baby knows best – it’s official! New research has shown that babies allowed to feed themselves from the outset via Baby Led Weaning tend to eat healthier AND maintain a healthy weight as they grow, compared to spoon fed babies. The research, conducted in the UK and published in BMJ Open, studied 155 children aged [...]
Pin ItWe’ve had another wonderful year of sharing our favourite homemade baby food recipes, tips and techniques with you and we’ve very much enjoyed receiving all your photos and messages. Thank you so much for supporting us! As the year draws to a close we thought we’d take a moment to look back over our top [...]
Picture this: you’ve hunted down the freshest and most nutritious ingredients for your baby food recipes. You’ve just made a delicious batch of baby food with those fabulous ingredients and presented it to your tiny diner. He opens his mouth, accepts the first two spoonfuls willingly… then suddenly decides he’s had enough! You try every [...]
Pin ItOur posts are usually about homemade baby items of the edible kind – but today’s post was inspired by a visitor to our Travel With Baby section who wrote to tell us about how she keeps her baby occupied on long car trips: Based on the principle that my baby loves to pull all of [...]
Today we’re deviating a little from the topic of baby food recipes, to tell you a quick and easy way we’ve discovered to get the sand off your baby after a visit to the beach. Despite having lived in the Bahamas for seven years (or probably because of it), we can’t stand sand! It gets [...]
Pin ItWe received a message earlier this month from mom Deena, who asked us about traveling with homemade baby food. One of her questions was whether it is better to heat baby’s meal before going out – and then keep it warm until feeding time – or whether to take out cold baby food cubes, keep [...]
G6PD Deficiency has been described as ‘the most common disease you’ve never heard of’. And that description pretty much sums up a condition that affects approximately 600 million people worldwide, yet is only familiar by name to those directly affected by it. G6PD Deficiency is an inherited condition that can lead to a form of [...]
Pin ItAn article published in the latest issue of Acta Paeditrica, a child health publication, has revealed that babies are less likely to suffer from ‘pre-school wheeze’ if they are introduced to fish before 9 months of age. The research – which also looked at the effects of antibiotic use on babies – was carried out [...]
Is the four day rule for introducing new foods to baby REALLY necessary – or is it an overly cautious, outdated practice? If you’re not already familiar with the four day rule, it simply means waiting at least four days before introducing each new food to your baby. So if, for example, you offer your [...]
We hope that your special day today is filled with all the joy and happiness you deserve – and if it’s your FIRST Mother’s Day as a mother, then we know the day will hold extra magic for you! We also hope that you get a little time to put your feet up – a [...]
Easter may be over, but the Easter Bunny is still around… in the form of little Lilabeth from Philadelphia in the US. Lovely Lilabeth is our ‘Baby of the Month’ for May… and just like the Easter Bunny, she brought a big smile to our faces as we’re sure she will yours! Lilabeth is LOVING [...]
If you’re a relatively new subscriber to our blog, then you may not know that we hold an ongoing recipe contest. We ask our readers to send in their original baby food recipes and once every three months we choose our favourite. The sender of that recipe wins a $60 voucher to spend at Amazon. [...]
We have two homemade baby food recipes in one for you today, which you can either use together or serve separately! Homemade oatcakes are super simple to make and provide an interesting alternative to bread or bagels as a base for spreads or toppings. They’re also useful for babies who need to follow a wheat [...]
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Today we’re going to share with you a very simple technique for cooking carrots that are unbelievably tasty and contain the benefits of one of our favourite ingredients – coconut oil! Coconut oil is a great source of Lauric acid, a fatty acid which is also found in breast milk and which, among its many [...]
Pin ItRockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs are being recalled because of a problem with the drop sides, which can cause part of the drop side to fall out of position. This creates a space in which a baby could be trapped – potentially leading to suffocation. It would also be possible for a child to fall out [...]
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