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May 31, 20233 min read
Tomato Sauce (Ketchup) and Kids
Keep reading for some nutritional facts about tomato sauce, what age can you introduce it? What if your child wants it on everything? How...

May 23, 20232 min read
Recipe: Beef and Zucchini Meatballs
A super easy and versatile family meal, that can be served as is with mashed potato and vegetables or added into a sauce for a tasty...

May 23, 20232 min read
Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Slow-cooked meat is great for babies. These lamb shanks are an easy meal, and there is so much added nutrition and flavour as the meat is...

May 22, 20232 min read
Spinach and Cheese Pie
My kids love this recipe. It is super easy and their favourite way to eat spinach. It is a take on the traditional Greek dish...


May 22, 20233 min read
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...

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...


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...

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...

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...
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