by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 17, 2021 | Weaning
Colourful. Convenient. Confusing! Are baby food pouches healthy for your little one? The choice of baby food pouches is mind-boggling! Head into any major supermarket, and you’ll find at least one full aisle of baby food pouches, snacks,...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 17, 2021 | Bottle-feeding, Breastfeeding, Weaning
Managing reflux in babies can be a minefield. And even well-meaning online groups can do more harm than good. This blog will help you separate fact from fiction! Not all information about managing reflux in babies is correct. There...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 16, 2021 | Weaning
Fear of choking is the number one fear expressed by parents during weaning. Learn how to maximise safety while reaping the benefits of baby-led weaning. If you’re afraid of your baby choking, you’re not alone! Choking is, without a doubt,...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 14, 2021 | Weaning
Scaremongering about the evils of sugar and the benefits of hashtag sugarfree is rife these days. But let’s leave the hysteria aside and focus on the facts about sugar for babies. The UK SCAN report (2015) recommends that anyone over two...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 14, 2021 | Feeding Toddlers, Weaning
Are you struggling with a fussy toddler? Maybe you’re starting to dread mealtimes. Or you’re simply fed up with your child demanding food all day long. You need to know about the Division of Responsibility. The Division of Responsibility...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 14, 2021 | Weaning
The advice about when and how best to introduce gluten to your baby has changed quite a bit in recent years. Let’s look at what’s currently recommended. What is Gluten? You’ve probably heard a lot about gluten in recent years...
