Weaning Babies onto Cow’s Milk

February 10th, 2010

When is the right time to wean babies onto cows milk? When should you start replacing the breastmilk or formula with cow’s milk?
The simple, straightforward answer to this question is that you should not give cow’s milk to babies under one year of age.
Cow’s milk is very different to breastmilk and formula milk. For starters, [...]

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Should I feed my baby fish?

January 21st, 2010

The best fish to use are naturally high in Omega-3 and Omega-6. Mackerel, Herring, Sardines, Tuna and Salmon are all good candidates.

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Are eggs good for babies?

January 20th, 2010

I asked myself this question when Emily was born because I was worried about salmonella or the risk of developing an allergy. I wanted to use eggs as a weaning food but are they safe?
Egg allergies are reasonably common and babies can and sometimes do have an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction to eggs is [...]

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Ideal First Weaning Foods

January 5th, 2010

The first thing you may want to try is baby rice mixed with your baby’s usual baby milk or breast milk. It is easily digestible and provides a good dose of nutrients and vitamins. if this is the first time, try making the mixture a little thinner to make it easy for your baby to [...]

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Feeding Your Baby for the First Time

January 5th, 2010

Here are some tips i’ve collected from our own experience and from our friends and family.

Make sure you and your baby are sitting comfortably, ideally in familiar surroundings.
Start by feeding your baby half of their usual portion of milk. After all, this is what they really want at first and they might get [...]

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