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Red Lentil Lasagna

A super-easy and delicious way to include lentils in your child's diet. Lentils are a great source of Iron, Protein, Zinc, Fibre, and B...

May 22, 20232 min read

Recipe: Baked No-Butter Chicken

This one-tray-bake recipe is a dairy-free mild 'butter' style baked chicken that is great for babies and feeds the whole family. Yum........

May 17, 20232 min read

Recipe: Baby Friendly Dahl

The perfect recipe to introduce dahl to your baby. Packed with iron and gut-loving goodness Facts Lentils are amazing! They are the...

Apr 16, 20233 min read

Constipation Smoothie For Kids

Anna Ritan, APD, Paediatric Dietitian, and Nutritionist Constipation in children can be uncomfortable and can cause a lot of distress for...

Toddler Formulas; Are they needed in a toddler's diet?

Feb 25, 20234 min read

Toddler Formulas; Are they needed in a toddler's diet?

Author: Anna Ritan, APD, BND Clinical Paediatric Dietitian Working out if your child needs a toddler formula can be confusing, especially...

Salt (Sodium) Recommendations for Babies and Toddlers.

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...

High Chairs For Starting Solids and Beyond

Nov 5, 20225 min read

High Chairs For Starting Solids and Beyond

Important checks before you invest. Author: Anna Ritan, Paediatric Dietitian and APD There are so many different high chairs with so many...

10 First Foods To Get Your Baby Started On Solids.

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...

14 school lunch ideas (that are not processed meat)

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...

Supporting Immune Health in Babies and Children

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...

7 Breakfast Ideas for Toddlers and Children

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...

Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal - A First Food for Starting Solids? Do I need to use rice cereal?

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...

Aug 12, 20215 min read

Best Breads for Babies Starting Solids?

Written by Anna Ritan, APD, BND As your little one becomes more competent with solids, you may be wondering if it's time to introduce a...

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...

Apr 23, 20212 min read

My go to snacks for toddlers and kids

Snacks can form an important part of overall nutrition intake in early childhood which lays the foundation for growth, learning, and...

Cow's milk and milk alternatives for toddlers > 12 months: What you need to know

Mar 18, 20214 min read