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

So my baby recently had her 4 month well-visit and while we were there her doctor had told me that since she showing all the signs of readiness, she recommend we start giving her a bit of iron fortified oatmeal/baby cereal as I am severely anemic and it's affecting her iron levels since I can't produce enough. She a...

My 18 month old has suddenly stopped eating his meals. Has breakfast weetabix just about because he’s hungry in the morning from no milk overnight. Has a bottle before nap and bedtime. Lunch he only wants waffles, hashbrowns or anything potato. Dinner he doesn’t want anything so I’m constantly offering snacks to fil...

Who would I contact to get help with my toddlers eating? Hes 15months and really fussy and will only eat certain things, he hardly tries anything either and I’m concerned about it. He loves fruit so we always give him fruit but he’s just not great at eating most food.

Hey mama’s 👋🏻 my LO will be 6 months next week and I’ve slowly been introducing purées to him but wanted to ask how do you guys do it? I’ve tried homemade and pouches but he just spits it out. Don’t know what else to do. He tries to eat my food so I know he’s hungry. Thanks 😊

My LG is usually an amazing eater. However she’s been unwell this week with a cold and is now gagging on everything and refusing to eat stuff she usually loves! I’m hoping this is just because she’s ill and she isn’t turning into a fussy eater 😅 she’s only had a few colds and nothing like this before… also…

Veggie quesadillas for lunch (leek, aubergine, tomato, butter beans and cheese) with yoghurt and guacamole for my 11 month old

My child was sick last year and lost weight that was never gained back properly. I know the doctor said everything is fine with the weight but I was also told everything was fine by several doctors when my kid couldn't eat or drink anything and showed signs of being allergic to the meds. Needless to say, I don't tru...

My girl is just constantly crying and winging at the moment and I have no idea why and she won’t eat lunch either I don’t know what to do😭

My son is 14 months old and hardly eats anything I offer him. He has what I call his ‘safe foods’ which is toast, malt loaf, Ella’s kitchen baby snacks & bananas. I’ve tried so hard for the last 7-8 months introducing him to different foods and textures but he just won’t touch it. We’ve tried homemade fish pie, all ...

Hi All, My little boy seems not to be putting on much weight at the minute. Any recommendations for high calorie foods but not eating rubbish!! He is always on the go so think I need to up his calorie intake!

How many months was you baby when you started putting rice cereal in their bottle?

Can anyone recommend any storage tubs for toddler meal prep to freeze? I want to start making some meal prepped meals but I can only find the big normal tubs or teeny tiny tubs and I need to try and utilise freezer space as our is annoyingly small.

Hey mumma’s, need some advice my LO seems to not want to eat proper fruit she eats vegetables and quite enjoys them but from a young age she has always had purée fruit in a pouch which she loves and she will eat plenty of however any finger food style fruit she’s not so keen on I’m just wondering how or what I shoul...

Hi everyone Am a new mom baby is born in April want to start giving him food any suggestion how to do for now i just give him lentils water and rice water how do i give more and what all should i give

My little one is 10 months old and I’m struggling for lunch ideas, especially lunch that we can take out with us, I’ve been taking cucumber as a snack. Please could I have some ideas, we are doing BLW 💗

What age do you allow a child to make tea. My oldest is 9 and I don't think she's anywhere near ready. Yet my niece is 8 and is allowed to make them. So am I being to protective

My 7 month old refuses to be spoonfed but he can't use it himself so I can only give him solid finger foods. I was trying to give him porridge cause its healthy but I can only spoon it to him. I've done omelette fingers and toast but that's not healthy to have every day

She can’t live off Cheerios, but I’m so snack burnt out. 🫠🤪 I’m out of ideas!

I’m 14 weeks pregnant and I like fried eggs but prefer runny yolk. Can I ?

My son who’s 14 months has started sticking his finger down his throat and making himself gag sometimes to the point of vomiting he does this with every meal and snack I’m unsure what to do or why he’s doing this just wondering if anyone has gone through this situation has any suggestions