Mother and Child

It’s perfectly normal to worry about your milk supply, especially when you begin breastfeeding. In fact, the number-one reason that mums give for abandoning breastfeeding is that they feel their body isn’t producing enough milk. The good news, though...

It’s perfectly normal to worry about your milk sup...

How do I start breastfeeding? - Feeds can take anything from five minutes to 40 minutes, so find a comfortable place before you start. In the early days of breastfeeding,...

How do I start breastfeeding? - Feeds can take an...

If you've just started breastfeeding, you're doing the right thing for you and your baby. But if breastfeeding doesn't come naturally at first, don't worry. Plenty of new mums and babies have to practise and persevere until they get the hang of it....

If you've just started breastfeeding, you're doing...

Feed your baby a little at a time. Let her be your guide when it comes to how much food she needs at a meal. As you baby's appetite varies...

Feed your baby a little at a time. Let her be your...

Yes. Breastmilk or formula will remain your baby's most important source of nutrition until she is a year old. There is no need to stop breastfeeding because you are starting...

Yes. Breastmilk or formula will remain your baby's...

You can start to offer you baby fingers foods from the start of weaning. You may find that your baby prefers to feed herself with finger foods rather than be...

You can start to offer you baby fingers foods from...

Why is food hygiene important? Cleanliness and food freshness is important once your baby starts to eat solid food. This is because babies' immune systems are less developed than adults'....

Why is food hygiene important? Cleanliness and fo...

How much milk you give your baby depends on whether you are breastfeeding or formula feeding. If you have been breastfeeding, now your baby is six months old there’s no...

How much milk you give your baby depends on whethe...

When should I feed my baby? "Don’t wait until your baby's starving before giving her her first mouthful of food. If she’s upset, she won’t be able to eat. Give...

When should I feed my baby? "Don’t wait until you...

Do you feel close to boiling point when more of your baby's food ends up on the floor than in his mouth? Does your baby treat that lovingly prepared meal like the latest plaything? Don't get in a stew! BabyCentre mums have tips and advice that will g...

Do you feel close to boiling point when more of yo...

If you are thinking of weaning your baby there are some signs to look out for that will help you decide if the time is right. Your baby may be...

If you are thinking of weaning your baby there are...

Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly...

Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun a...

Once children start kindergarten or school, life takes on a new routine. A regular intake of food is needed throughout the day to keep children active and help their concentration while learning. Some children in this age group are still fussy, so of...

Once children start kindergarten or school, life t...

After their second birthday, older toddlers continue to develop new eating skills and food habits. At times, older toddlers can be erratic eaters; they love food one day and dislike it the next. The meal they refused at home is eaten happily away fro...

After their second birthday, older toddlers contin...

Toddlers can eat and enjoy a wide variety of foods and textures. This is the time to encourage your child to enjoy family meals and try a wide range of foods, tastes, flavours and textures. Toddlers and young children have a natural ability to sense...

Toddlers can eat and enjoy a wide variety of foods...

Introduce solids at about six months of age Breast milk is an important food for babies until at least 12 months of age, or longer if the mum and baby desire. Infant formula is important until 12 months. By about six months of age, a baby’s iron sto...

Introduce solids at about six months of age Breas...

As children head back to the classroom, they’ll need more than a new set of school supplies to excel academically. Just as athletes eat to compete, kids need to eat right to learn. It is well established that nutrition and learning go hand in hand. C...

As children head back to the classroom, they’ll ne...

One of a parent's biggest responsibilities is to provide the food a child needs to grow and be healthy. The way a parent does this affects not only the child's health, but also their relationship with food - a cornerstone of their future. NADIA BOWLE...

One of a parent's biggest responsibilities is to p...

Healthy eating means eating a wide variety of nutritious foods. Healthy foods contain all the energy, minerals, vitamins or fibre you need to grow. You should try and eat lots of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and bread. Small amounts of foods...

Healthy eating means eating a wide variety of nutr...

Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods. While peer pressure and TV commercials for junk food can make getting kids to eat well seem impossible, there are steps parents can take to instill healthy...

Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sh...

By: Kristen Finello What's one thing you can do as a parent to give your child a leg up on the day? Start him off with a healthy breakfast! Research has shown that kids who eat breakfast perform better in school and are less likely to be anxious, dep...

By: Kristen Finello What's one thing you can do as...