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The three second rule?
While processed foods are often seen as bad, for busy mums they are much safer than natural foods if dropped on the floor. That’s because the higher the salt or sugar content the less chance any harmful bacteria will survive, as a study carried out by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) on behalf of cleaning experts…
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Tagged Bacteria, Cleaning, Feeding your baby, food, food hygiene, Hygiene, News, pseudomonas, Salt, Sugar, Weaning
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Disgusting Food ‘Contaminates’ Favourite Nibbles
If you are trying to wean your child, you should be aware that parents who try to get their toddler to eat foods they don’t like by presenting them next to foods they do enjoy should beware – as a new study by a University of Derby psychologist suggests it is likely both foods will…
Question: Weaning
Q: “My baby is six months old and I’m still breastfeeding her. However, she does not want solids at all. I have tried various methods – e.g. offering solids before feeds, after feeds etc. Is she still getting all she needs from breastmilk alone at this stage in her development?” A: You have obviously made a…
Question: Weaning a premature baby
Q: “My baby was born at 30 weeks and is now 16 weeks old (corrected age six weeks). I’d like some advice on when to start him on solids. He takes between 6-9oz of milk 3-4 hourly at present.” A: As with babies born at full term, the answer to your question is to go with…
Win a month’s supply of Princes Tinned Fruit & Spa Vouchers for TWO!
Breakfast can be one of the most stressful times of day for Mums – potentially driving up their heart rate during the busy morning rush.* Princes thinks Mums should be rewarded for their efforts so they are offering you the chance to win a Relaxation Day for 2 at your local spa, plus a month’s…
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Tagged Breakfast, competitions, Competitions for grown ups, food, Fruit, Spa
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Choking
Anything small enough to fit into a baby’s mouth will go straight in. He will use his sensitive tongue and mouth to explore the shape, size and texture of things. Baby toys are designed with this in mind and care is taken to ensure that they cannot be swallowed. Many toys are marked ‘not suitable for under 36…
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Tagged Baby, baby food, choking, food, Toddler, Toy
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Honey may aid conception
Known as the Nectar of the Gods, honey has long been held in esteem for its medicinal and antiviral properties but, according to at least one beekeeper and several researchers around the world, it is also of great benefit for people struggling to conceive. Who put the honey in honeymoon?! Have you ever wondered just where this word…
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Tagged Bee, conception, Fertility, food, hives, Honey, inflammation, migraines, nutrition consultant, Pollen, postnatal depression, Pregnancy, sexual and reproductive disorders
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Baby weaning tips
What to feed your baby when you start weaning with some tips and guidelines for weaning. General tips: The World Health Organisation now advises that babies up to the age of six months only need breast or formula milk. If you think your baby needs solids before this time, talk to your health visitor. Do…
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Tagged 6 months, Baby, baby food, Baby-led weaning, Breast milk, Breastfeeding, finger food, food, Purée, Weaning, World Health Organisation
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Food from 7 or 8 months old
By 7 or 8 months yor baby is ready to move on to the next stage of weaning, with meals getting a little lumpier and finger foods making an appearance. Older babies need more iron in their diets as their own stores start to run down after the age of about six months. They are also becoming…
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Tagged baby routines, Baby-led weaning, bottle feeding, Breast milk, Breastfeeding, finger food, food, Infant formula, milk
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Foods to take care with in pregnancy
Although you should eat a wide variety of foods when you are pregnant, there are also certain precautions you should take in order to safeguard your baby’s well-being, as well as your own. Cook all meat and poultry thoroughly so that there is no trace of pink or blood and make sure it is piping…
