Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Health & Nutrition

I had a long shift last night and my 1 year old didn’t sleep. So i thought let me stay asleep a little longer while she woke up. We live with my parents so they were supervising them ( my 1 and 4 year old). They often give biscuits to them despite us telling them not to. And this morning they did give one. However...

My baby used to be fine with calpol but since around 9 nonths hates it and has a complete meltdown. I literally have to force her hands down so she doesn't push me away. I feel awful and don't want to create a distressing memory for her as she cries so much cos she hates it She also won't take it if I mix it in s...

Breastfeeding mums what are you snacking on to keep energy levels up especially if your doing night feeds at 2/3am?

What snacks are you mommas giving your 18 month olds?

Im a first time mom and this is my babe Luka. He’s almost 5 months! He’s a big boy (17lbs) and he’s just super happy. Anyone have any feeding advice for starting food? His pediatrician said he can start with rice cereal at 5 months, I rather make his rice porridge because I don’t like the highly processed cereal. I’...

I feel embarrassed but my son isn't showing any interest in self feeding still. He loves food and will hold it but it's like his brain can't connect the idea to put it to his mouth... How can I encourage this? Anyone else the same?

Anyone else’s toddler not feeding themselves with a spoon? He will happily pick up a pre-loaded spoon and feed himself but just hasn’t got the grasp of scooping himself yet. We practise every day and I’ll always have extra spoons with meals. But does anyone have any recommendations for cutlery that may help or any t...

Has anyone’s baby been testing how much patience you have ?? My girl won’t sit in her high chair (cuz the meltdown of the year happens) but as soon as I take her out and she’s running around she will eat the food I give to her. I know it’s normal but she’s not even one and behaving like a toddler, everything is a re...

Hi all, My little boy has never been a massive foodie, since weaning he has some days where he will eat more than others but even on good days he doesn’t eat a great deal, bad days he will eat next to nothing. Now he is 12 months and having no formula, I’m really worried about how little he is actually eating. Today...

Can I give my 6 month old a bite of ice cream? He's never had anything sweet and I just want to see his reaction.

He still eats pouches or puree food. Anyone else? So deflated

Anyone else’s toddler go from a great eater, to not eating at all? My kid enjoys teasing the dog and feeding most of his food to the dog. I’m starting to worry now that hes not eating enough. I stopped making breakfast because I feel like 90% of his food goes on the floor and he’s just wasting so much. I have trie...

So my boy is really fussy and don’t eat Much and really running out of ideas Could any one help me with Breakfast lunch and dinner ideas please anything would be helpfull ❤️

- A) Fruit snacks - B) Cookies - C) Cheese puffs - D) Popcorn

We are going on holiday in April (UK to Turkey) with our LO who will be just under 9M. We’ve just started weaning, what should we do about food for her on holiday (I’ll also still BF her)? And any recommendations on items we should take that people found really good?

Hi! I will be travelling to the USA with my baby and wondered if anyone could advise on the best brand for healthy pouches and snacks for my baby? Will try and give fresh food as much as I can but more just for out and about. Thank you!

I need help with pasta sauces that don't contain tomatoes or pesto My daughter loves pasta Bolognese but we've just found out she's allergic to tomatoes. And I can't eat pesto All I can think of is a cheese sauce

What juice is good to start my son on and how do I offer it to him?

So my baby is just over 1 week off 7months.. sent partner to the shops to get some pouches as we have nothing in the house.. he come back with 7+ Ella’s pouches.. surely this will be fine to use? Only thing is we’ve been doing like single foods and these are chicken casserole and spag bowl food pouches 🤔 xx

Anyone else struggling with weaning? My LO is hardly eating anything whatsoever! She just about eats porridge, toast and finger puffs. I feel like she’s not getting any healthy food like fruit, veg or proper meals as she won’t eat them. Any tips or food ideas to help her eat? Thanks!