by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Feb 2, 2021 | Weaning
Need to make a meal for you and your baby in a hurry?! Having a well-stocked freezer and cupboard means you’ll never be caught out again. And it doesn’t involve lots of batch cooking at the weekends. Base your baby meal ideas on these store...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Jan 14, 2021 | Weaning
Iron is vital for your baby’s brain, body and immune system development. So, it pays to know what iron-rich foods to offer. Let’s iron out the facts about why this mineral is so essential, how to make sure your baby gets enough and find nine iron-rich...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Jan 13, 2021 | Weaning
It’s not surprising that getting a definitive answer on when the best time to introduce potential allergens to your baby is confusing. The advice has literally flipped in the last few years. Previously, parents were advised to delay...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Jan 6, 2021 | Weaning
What portion size should my baby eat? You often ask this. But did you know that there are no recommended portion sizes for babies? You want to feed to appetite, not to portion size. Researchers acknowledge that responsive feeding is the...
by Caroline O' Connor | Registered Dietitian | Lactation Consultant | Jan 1, 2021 | Weaning
If you read parenting forums you come across many ‘Spoon vs Baby Led Weaning’ debates; it’s as heated these days as breast vs bottle arguments! Is baby-led weaning really better than spoon-feeding? I’ve seen parents in...