This family-friendly coconut mango dhal is a delicious, comforting recipe made with red lentils, mild spices, creamy coconut milk and mango. It’s a lovely baby-friendly and toddler-friendly dhal that the whole family can enjoy, and
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This family-friendly coconut mango dhal is a delicious, comforting recipe made with red lentils, mild spices, creamy coconut milk and mango. It’s a lovely baby-friendly and toddler-friendly dhal that the whole family can enjoy, and
If you are wanting to know how much calcium do babies, toddlers and parents need, then all ages need a variety of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. And calcium is one of the minerals
This lower sugar sponge cake is a slightly adapted recipe from my book, How To Feed Your Toddler. We’ve made some slight changes for it to be a bit more stable and versatile to withstand
Inspiration for meals during weaning is one of the most common requests we get from parents. Simple sauces and toppings are often really easy ways to offer variety, nutrition and flavour, but thinking of ideas
This 2 Ingredient No Added Sugar “Ice Cream” is a lovely, simple recipe for warmer days, or anytime you want a quick cooling pudding or snack for little ones. It’s made with frozen banana, which
Sandwiches are a super popular meal option for kids. They’re easy to prepare, kids tend to love them and they’re great for taking out and about. It can be easy to keep offering the same
With no added sugar or salt, apple and raisin This baby scone recipe is a simple, family-friendly recipe that works brilliantly as a snack for babies and toddlers (and even adults enjoy them too). They’re
Nuts are one of those foods that worry a lot of parents at weaning. They’re a common allergen, and whole nuts are a choking risk for young children, so a little caution makes sense. They
What It Tells Us About Baby Weaning, Allergens and Vitamin D A practical, evidence-based summary of the UK Infant Feeding Survey 2024 focused on baby weaning and complementary feeding. This article covers age of introduction
These toddler-friendly strawberry oat bars are quick and easy to make, all in one bowl with minimal preparation. I’m often asked for toddler snack ideas, so I love creating simple recipes that parents can make
Why They’re a Weaning Cupboard Staple Eggs are one of the most versatile, nutrient-rich and budget-friendly foods to offer during weaning and beyond. But they’re also one of the foods that parents have the most
Looking for an easy list of 10 porridge topping ideas for babies & toddlers? This blog shares a simple base porridge recipe (that you can adjust for the texture your child likes), plus a list
If you’re worried about your baby gagging or pushing food out with their tongue when you start weaning, you’re certainly not alone. Gagging and the tongue thrust reflex are two of the most common concerns
Looking for an easy pizza recipe for babies and toddlers? These easy sweet potato pizzas are a fun savoury meal for little ones and the whole family, and a great way to mix things up
In this blog, we cover what UK guidance says about offering plant-based drinks (like soya, oat and almond) to babies and toddlers, including when they can be offered as a drink, which options tend to