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Posted in Baby food preparation tips, Nutrition on Nov 6th, 2009
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!
If [...]
Posted in Competition news, New baby food recipes, Updates to our site on Oct 31st, 2009
Iron is an essential nutrient for your baby – and making sure that his iron levels are sufficient is very important for his healthy growth and development.
So we are delighted to publish this month’s winning recipe in our Baby Food Recipes Competition, which was sent in to us by Sophie Pennington-Ridge from the UK.
Sophie’s recipe [...]
Posted in Baby food preparation tips, New baby food recipes, Nutrition on Oct 23rd, 2009
If you’re in the US, you may be thinking that this is a trick question – after all, a sweet potato IS a yam, right?
Wrong!
Although sweet potatoes are often referred to as yams in parts of America, sweet potatoes and true yams are actually completely different things!
Yams grow from tropical vines and are usually bigger [...]
Posted in Baby food preparation tips, New baby food recipes, Nutrition, Updates to our site on Oct 20th, 2009
Did you know that green beans are packed with an amazing array of nutrients, including iron – the mineral that plays such an important part in your baby’s healthy growth and development?
If you haven’t yet introduced the humble green bean into your baby’s diet, then you might just want to give it a try after [...]
Posted in Baby food preparation tips, Nutrition on Jul 21st, 2009
Fresh oregano is a super-healthy herb and a great way to season baby’s food without using salt.
One of the main philosophies behind our site is that baby food does not have to be bland. You might be surprised to find that your baby LOVES stronger flavours, although – if you’re breastfeeding – it’s maybe not [...]
Posted in New baby food recipes on Jul 29th, 2008
These lentil nuggets are easy to make and make a very nutritious finger food for babies feeding themselves. Lentils are an excellent source of protein, calcium, vitamins and iron and this dish is a unique and interesting way to include them in your baby’s menu!
To Make Baby’s Lentil and Sweet Potato Nuggets You Will Need…
4oz [...]
Posted in Baby food preparation tips, New baby food recipes, Nutrition on Jul 15th, 2008
We received a message today from Laura in the UK, asking if it is OK to give leeks to her little boy (age 6 1/2 months) .
We’ve published our reply here, just in case YOU may have a similar question!
“Leeks are a wonderful source of nutrition – high in folates, vitamin C, iron and potassium. [...]
Posted in Baby food preparation tips, Updates to our site on May 14th, 2008
If you’re thinking about including meat in your baby food recipes, then you’re going to find the tips on our newest page very useful!
The guidelines for introducing meat to babies have altered somewhat over recent years, as experts have learned more about the significance of iron in the infant diet and the role [...]
Posted in Nutrition, Uncategorized on May 9th, 2008
We all know that fruits and vegetables play an extremely important part in the diet – not just in infancy, but throughout adult life too. Packed with a wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals, fruits and veggies have been proven over and over again to be key in preventing major diseases and maintaining a healthy [...]
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