posts related to: Toddler

Childhood asthma

Asthma in children

Asthma is very difficult to diagnose in the under-fives as so many children suffer some sort of wheeziness or chest infection in early childhood. Also, the diagnostic tool used to diagnose the condition, a peak flow meter, is unsuitable for children under six. So your GP will probably ask you to keep a record of…

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bare legs

Tired, grumpy toddler? Here’s why…!

If you watched the London Marathon this weekend and marvelled at the runners, their endurance, their determination and their incredible levels of fitness and wondered how on earth they did it, you may want to bear in mind that a marathon equivalent is taking place in your home every single day, by someone you know…

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Toddler watching television

Who tops your tot’s television charts?

Do you have special memories of a particular television character growing up?  A quick poll amongst the babyworld team produced a long list of favourites: Mr Ben, Bod, Bagpuss to name a few!!  But what are the programmes that your children will remember with great fondness?  What are the characters and theme tunes that will…

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Scootaheadz

Keeping active this Summer!

There’s nothing more important than making sure your children have a healthy attitude to exercise, and the best time to start getting active is right now! Little ones who grow up thinking that keeping fit is fun will lead healthier and happier lives, so here are five ways to get started this Summer. Popdance Popdance…

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Toddlers line up for head lice inspection

Everything you need to know about head lice

Head lice, I can just see you starting to scratch your head.  There is nothing worse than hearing the words or getting a letter from the nursery or school that a child in the group is infected.  You know that will it bring with it the inspection, the treatment and the itching factor within seconds. …

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Toddler in a pool

Win a toddler-friendly family holiday with Keycamp!

Travelling with toddlers couldn’t be easier thanks to Keycamp and its Mini Fun Station parcs throughout Europe which are selected with little ones in mind. This month, one lucky family could win a seven night break with the outdoor holiday specialist at one of its toddler-friendly parcs. Free kids’ clubs, toddler pools, traditional restaurants and…

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Growing Up Milk

First UK Vitamin D day launched

The first UK Vitamin D day has been launched to help educate and raise awareness of vitamin D and it’s importance to our toddlers development.  As British summertime is appearing growingupmilkinfo.com launches the UK’s first Vitamin D Day (31 March) to raise awareness about the importance of vitamin D for toddler development. April to September…

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toddler and mum

Taking the guesswork out of meals, snacks and drinks for toddlers

Do you struggle to know what is the best and right meals, snacks and drinks for your toddlers. With advice coming from every angle it can be hard to work out an overview of what is the best combination of foods for your toddler to give them a healthy diet. A nutritionally balanced diet containing…

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Infant and Toddler Forum

What is the Infant and Toddler Forum?

The Infant & Toddler Forum is a team of specialist paediatricians, health visitors, dietitians and a psychologist who work together to improve nutrition and feeding behaviours in the infants and toddlers. Since 2004, the Forum has been striving to provide healthcare professionals, early years practitioners and, more recently, families with simple, consistent, evidence based guidance…

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Toddler nutrition

STEP 3: Offer foods from all 5 food groups each day.

Each of the five food groups provides different nutrients. When toddlers eat from all five food groups each day, they will get all the nutrients they need for their health, growth and development. The only exception is vitamin D, which comes mainly from sunshine on the skin – only very small amounts are found in…

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