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Toddler Formulas; Are they needed in your toddler's diet?
Do toddlers need toddler formula? And are they as nutritious as they claim?
Dec 5, 20244 min read
My favourite 'supermarket' snacks for toddlers and kids
Choosing snacks lower in added sugar, lower in sodium and without being highly processed with additives and preservatives is possible
Dec 29, 20225 min read
Salt (Sodium) Recommendations for Babies and Toddlers.
Have you wondered where the advice for salt comes from? is salt safe for babies, or when can you start to use salt in cooking? Here is...
Oct 15, 20225 min read
10 First Foods To Get Your Baby Started On Solids.
Anna Ritan, Paediatric Dietitian, APD Starting solids is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming especially if you are unsure...
Sep 4, 20223 min read
14 school lunch ideas (that are not processed meat)
If you are anything like me, it is now over halfway through the year, and you are in the need of some lunch box inspiration! But let’s...
Mar 14, 20225 min read
'Best Squeezy Yoghurts For Children'
Anna Ritan (APD), Nourish Little Lives Over the past few years, squeezy yoghurts have increased in popularity and they are one of the...
Feb 1, 20227 min read
Supporting Immune Health in Babies and Children
The immune system protects your child from: -Infection (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) -Toxins (chemicals made by microbes) -Cell...
Jan 14, 20222 min read
7 Breakfast Ideas for Toddlers and Children
Breakfast is a super important meal for toddlers and children, and contributes a significant proportion of a child's overall nutritional...
Nov 19, 20219 min read
Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal - A First Food for Starting Solids? Do I need to use rice cereal?
Author: Anna Ritan, APD, BND, Paediatric Dietitian In recent years there has been a big shift in the recommendations for starting...
Oct 17, 20213 min read
Can My Toddler Eat too Much?
Whilst some parents notice their child's appetite drops in toddlerhood, others can be concerned that their toddler is eating too much. ...
Aug 29, 20215 min read
Breastfeeding beyond 12 months of age
Breastfeeding is still hugely beneficial to both mother and baby beyond 12 months of age, unfortunately most advice and support for...
Jul 24, 20216 min read
Product Review: Rice Bubble Bars
There are so many rice bubble bars on supermarket shelves, heavily marketed as a great school lunchbox snack for children. There is also...
Mar 18, 20214 min read
Cow's milk and milk alternatives for toddlers > 12 months: What you need to know
All milk is not created equal and with so many alternatives on the market, it can get confusing, especially when choosing a milk or milk...
Sep 28, 20203 min read
Processed meats...what are the current recommendations, should they be included in a child's diet
Processed meat is a food that I find is not often talked about in infant or childhood nutrition guidelines (or not talked about enough)...
Aug 31, 20204 min read
Lactose intolerance in babies and children: when it is not a cow's milk protein allergy
Lactose Intolerance, Cow's Milk Protein Allergy, Non-IGE mediated Cow's Milk Allergy (formally CMPI Intolerance). It can be confusing
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