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

I need advice. I’m sure I won’t be the only one in this position. My LO only likes to walk not but sometimes he’s too slow, refuses to go in the right direction, or it’s simply not safe. However when I have to get him in the pram he kicks off. So I’m down to bribery…. (no judging if you’re not in this position pl...

So far, she has reacted to pears, apples, and prunes, and upon further research, those are all fruits in the rosaceae family. We've been avoiding other fruits in that family, but unfortunately, that includes cherries, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, olives, and blackberries. It also includes almonds, w...

My almost 8 month old baby gets very distracted when I offer first feed of the day when she wakes up. Wont feed much. We go for walk, and then I offer breakfast and she wont have that and she will demand BF at that point. I’m trying to offer her breakfast and lunch but she will refuse almost everything and drink o...

Hi looking for recipes thats can be made in bulk and frozen for my 10 month old. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and snacks. He’s currently not allergic to anything and has tried almost all veggies, fruits and spices

How do you explain to your 7 year old daughter that her autism makes her feel like she’s hungry but she’s not. She always says she’s hungry even after she had a full meal.

What is your 9 month old eating? My baby has no teeth and she doesn’t like a lot of food. I’m struggling to figure out different foods to try.

Anyone else’s LO not the best solids eater and nervous about switching to whole milk? My LO loves her bottle which is making it difficult. I will give her food and she will throw a fit until I give her a bottle. She will maybe eat a few bites of food and be done.

Anyone else have a toddler who eats nonstop? My girl eats A LOT and a variety of foods. This is what she ate today - scrambled eggs, strawberries & blueberries, yogurt, rice beans & salad, cheese stick, apple, shrimp & rice with a side of salad, and a cup of milk. Is this normal? She literally eats as much as me. ...

Hi mamas! Has everyone’s baby using utensils? Or know how to use them? Mine does not and prefers to eat with hands, not sure how to teach her.

Hello, so I’m asking on behalf of a friend, as my baby is not having this issue. So he’s 3 months having 6 ounces per feed he currently weighs 7lb 4 (born very small, emergency C) he also has Downs He’s going close to 7 hours between feeds, he sleeps during those 7 hours, he’s a first time Dad so he’s not sure. My ...

I.e in their pushchair? Finger foods? Purees? Pouches? We end up skipping a meal if we’re out because it’s difficult finding the right place to feed little one.

Gnocchi in sage butter, cod pieces and mashed avocado. Tips on how to get a baby to eat fish welcomed greatly!

Does anyone know of any good apps to track what baby is eating each day? She’s 6 months and struggling with constipation and gas so I wanted to keep track of what she’s eating in case something in particular is bothering her

I am so embarrassed and horrible to post this, but I’m at a point where I’m all out of ideas. I’m not enjoying my 3 year old at all. It’s taking 3 hours just to get her to sleep every night, no matter what we do. It’s screaming fits and biting and throwing things. We follow every bit of advice we’re given but we h...

Help please ladies. My little one doesn’t like anything with sauce 😖 I’m really struggling with food ideas so would love some ideas ❤️

My 8 month old is barely interested in food. Some days she won’t eat a single thing we offer, others she seems more keen and has a tiny bit. Foods she’s liked and eaten a decent (for her) amount of one day, she will not eat any of the next time. She’s EBF and we started giving solids at around 6.5 months. We’ve alw...

I am indecisive on what to get. I don’t know if I should get a sensory table or a table where my little one can eat. What do you guys suggest?

Started a combo of BLW and purees and it’s week 2 and LO who is 6.5 mo has become really negative about everything - his high chair, the food, his bib. During week 1 he made a good start and even grabbed the spoon off me and was putting it in his mouth and ate the boiled potatoe sticks happily. Today it was so bad t...

My baby girl is 3.25 months old. Still learning to hold herself upright steady, still learning to grasp & hold, and still has the tongue reflex. She is showing interest in our foods and opens her mouth when breast/bottle near her and likes her gums massaged with teether.

My LB is 7 months old and has a milk protein allergy. I’m finding it so disheartening not being able to include cheese, yoghurt etc but I’m a little worried that the vegan/dairy free aren’t good for babies. Plus vegan cheese doesn’t seem to melt (?!) Does anybody have an suggestions for good alternatives please so...