Reflux really does play havoc with our baby’s sleep and causes them to fuss more and may even result in feeding issues at times. Here are a few tips to help you cope with reflux: Occasionally reflux is related to lactose intolerance and it is worth just trying to rule this out. If you are […]
We frequently do see that the defrosted breastmilk is not happily taken and the reason is normally the defrosting method. My son is refusing defrosted breast milk, what now? We frequently do see that the defrosted breastmilk is not happily taken and the reason is normally the defrosting method. If breastmilk is defrosted too quickly […]
Pediatric dietician, Kath Megaw has tips to help moms achieve their goals of breastfeeding: Research published in Pediatrics (June 5, 2012) shows that while 85% of mother intend to breastfeed exclusively for 3 months or more, less than 33% actually achieve this. Pediatric dietician, Kath Megaw has three tips to help moms achieve their goals […]
In South Africa less than 10% of babies are exclusively breastfeeding by 3 months of age (SOUTH AFRICA DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY 1998). The rest of the western world is not far from these stats, even though the benefits of breast milk are well known. One of the ways to change feeding practices is to […]
Minerals for babies Minerals are natural substances that are absorbed by your baby’s body through food and other supplements. They are necessary for many bodily functions, particularly the growth of your child. Minerals like chromium, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc are called trace minerals because you only need very small amounts of them each […]
1 in 5 children between the age of 1 – 5 years are fussy eaters and 90% of toddlers will go through a fussy eating phase. Here are 5 tips feeding your toddler. Food battles 1 in 5 children between the age of 1 – 5 years are fussy eaters and 90% of toddlers will […]
From about 7 – 9 months is a good time to allow finger feeding. At that age most babies have developed fine motor skills – the ability to make small, precise movements – and can pick up small pieces of food and feed themselves. By encouraging finger feeding, you help your child develop independent, healthy […]