Child Nutrition

Part 1 About this series  Mealtimes are often painted as moments of joy and connection, but for many families, they can become a source of stress and uncertainty. This is especially true when neurodivergence enters

Something that worries many parents when it comes to weaning and feeding young children is what to do when they put TOO much food in their mouth? Stuffing their mouths with too much food can

How much water your baby needs depends on lots of factors from their age, feeding methods and weather. This post gives details on the EXACT amounts your baby needs from birth to an older child.

I’ve never been a fan of the “New Year, New Me” rhetoric, but I understand that January often inspires us to “get our act together” and start the New Year on a positive note, especially

Your New Go-To Recipe Book for Feeding Babies and Toddlers! I’m thrilled to announce that my FOURTH book, The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook, is now available for order! 🎉 This book has been an absolute

It feels like recently it’s impossible to escape negative headlines or posts on social media around ingredients in our foods, or certain foods that we should be avoiding. Seed oils are an ingredient that have

This blog entitled should I worry about food additives in my kid’s foods has been written by Katarina Martinez-Thomas, and reviewed by Charlotte Stirling-Reed.  I’ve written in detail about processed foods for kids, and I

Catering for a child with food allergies can be such a challenging thing to do for parents. Weaning and feeding kids is hard enough, without throwing food allergies into the mix.   I’ve written about kids

The question of whether or not to offer little ones a dessert after meals is one that families frequently ask me. Ultimately, the decision to provide a pudding is entirely up to you and can

Every day I’m asked questions about how to handle food refusal or how to deal with fussy eating. I know it’s one of THE most stressful parts of parenting young children, yet it’s also something

I’m often asked about how I handle sweets and chocolates with my own children, especially around celebration occasions.   First of all, sugar is a CONFUSING topic. There is so much information out there that will

The plant-based milk market has absolutely exploded in recent years, as people turn to dairy-free alternatives either due to allergies or personal preference. I am often asked by parents “which is the BEST plant-milk alternative

If you’re thinking about offering your baby or toddler a plant-based milk option like soya, oat or almond, this guide is a great place to start. One quick thing to know first: in the UK,

I’ve written in the past about how to choose a highchair for your baby but one of the questions I get asked about all the time is what you can do to help your little

The topic of supplements for kids is becoming increasingly popular, and various different nutrients are being linked to plenty of health outcomes. One nutrient I’ve been getting more questions about is magnesium and whether we