Yesterday we received a message from Jennifer in Miami, US, regarding her daughter Olivia (6 months). Jennifer was happy for us to publish her message and our reply here, in case there are other parents in the same situation who may find the information useful. Jennifer told us I introduced Olivia to solids 2 weeks [...]
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If you have older children, then summer is one of the busiest times of the year, with everyone at home just waiting to be entertained! Consequently, finding the time to make baby’s food may be a little more challenging than usual! So you’ll be pleased to hear that we have four new readers’ recipes this [...]
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We love hearing from parents around the world about how and when babies are introduced to solids in different cultures. So we enjoyed a message we received this weekend from Natalie, an Australian expat living with her Chinese husband and his family in Beijing. She told us about congee – a rice dish that’s often [...]
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Posted in New baby food recipes on Jun 26th, 2009
Today we have a recipe for baby that tastes really good – yet can be whipped up very quickly and easily. Made with nutritious pumpkin and with the added benefits of garlic, it makes a richly flavoured and healthy lunch or dinner for your tiny diner, or could even be served as a dip for [...]
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Posted in New baby food recipes on Jun 24th, 2009
Today we have a deliciously exotic baby food recipe for you using plantain. Before you give it a try, check out this post from our blog last summer, which will give you a brief overview of plantain and tells you how best to use it at various stages of ripeness. Today’s recipe uses green plantain [...]
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Posted in Feeding tips on Jun 22nd, 2009
Did you know that there are certain foods which may cause diaper rash – or may make the rash worse? If your little one is suffering from a sore bottom, then it’s very distressing for him – (not to mention how upsetting it is for you at diaper changing time). So you’ll find our latest [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 21st, 2009
We wanted to send our best wishes for a Happy Father’s Day to all you Daddies out there! We hope you enjoy a wonderful day with your little one(s)! Share/Save
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Posted in Feeding tips on Jun 20th, 2009
The decision of when to start solids is not always easy, particularly when you are given conflicting advice. Despite the fact that the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, UNICEF and the World Health Organization is to wait until 6 months, many parents do come under pressure to start earlier. Some pediatricians are STILL [...]
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New research in the UK has suggested that cooking carrots before slicing or chopping makes them healthier. According to the study, carrots contain something called falcarinol, an anti-cancer compound with benefits that were discovered 4 years ago. Researchers found that carrots cooked whole contained 25% MORE falcarinol than those that were cut before cooking. The [...]
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Posted in Safety recalls and warnings on Jun 18th, 2009
Rose and Lily Pty Ltd is recalling its Babymoove Bébédélice Blender Seal. The rubber seal that is designed to prevent the leakage of liquids during cooking may break, causing the blender to leak. There has also been one incident were the seal was chopped up and mixed in with the food. All Babymoove Bébédélice Orange [...]
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