Category Archives: Recipes/Food

Tip #93 – Starting Solids – Stage One Food Combinations

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Some great pureed food combinations you could try can include: Pumpkin, potato, zucchini and squash Pumpkin and beans Carrot , squash and broccoli Strawberry and banana Peach and apple Baby SOS has over 17 different food combination parents can try … Continue reading →

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Tip #92 – Persisting with Food

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

You will soon discover which foods your baby likes and dislikes. These can change all the time, so if they push the spoon away now, keep trying every few weeks. Go here to order a copy of Baby SOS.

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Tip #91 – Vegetable Water as Stock

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

The water that you use in the saucepan when you are steaming vegetables can be used as stock. Pour the leftover stock in a container and add it to other foods to add flavour. This stock will last in your … Continue reading →

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Tip #90 – Food Allergens

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Common food allergens can include: eggs, fish, nuts, strawberries, oranges, mangoes, shellfish, milk, wheat, sesame seeds and soy beans. Be careful when introducing these foods to your child. To order a copy of the Baby SOS book, click here.

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Tip #44 – Nutrition

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Think “eat smart, live smart” for your baby and toddler. Give lots of fruits, vegetables, cereals and protein to ensure healthy eating habits are entrenched in them for life. Treats are okay but not every day. To order a copy … Continue reading →

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Tip #30 – Wash Produce when Pregnant

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Vegetables and fruit can harbour toxic bacteria, so ensure all produce is washed before you eat it. And if eating out, avoid the salad bar as you cannot be sure that they washed it. To order a copy of the … Continue reading →

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Tip #17 – Honey

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

Honey can contain a bacteria Clostridium botulinium. Babies and toddlers up to 18 months old should not be given honey to eat as it may cause botulism. A rare disease which can lead to paralysis of the limbs and respiratory … Continue reading →

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Tip #16 – Veggies First

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

When you start to feed your baby solids, some mums find that if they start with a sweet food first, their baby ends up preferring sweet foods. To get your baby used to a range of foods, try starting with … Continue reading →

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Tip #10 – Healthy Banana Cake/Muffins for Kids

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

When making a banana cake, try changing the sugar to honey; add coconut, raisins or sultanas; and place them in mini muffin tins. Toddlers love them as snacks and they are good for them too. If you have overripe bananas … Continue reading →

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Tip #7 – Feeding Baby

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

When bottle feeding, make sure your baby’s head is higher than their body, and that they are not lying flat. This allows gravity to help keep the milk in your baby’s stomach, especially if your baby suffers from reflux. To … Continue reading →

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