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6 Simple Strategies to Help with ADHD and Picky Eating
What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD affects 2% to 5% of school aged children in the U.K and about 9.4% of school aged children in the U.S.1,2 ADHD is a disorder characterized by continuing inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Inattention relates to a difficulty with staying focused, organized, or on task. Many children with ADHD struggle with picky eating more than their peers. Hyperactivity relates to difficulty keeping still; this may look like...
20 baby led weaning eggs recipes and introducing eggs
How to introduce egg to baby Eggs are a brilliant first food to introduce to your baby. A single egg packs a powerhouse of nutrients including high levels of protein and a range of vitamins and minerals for growth. If you are starting baby led weaning eggs are great to include in your babies diet and I have included 20 of my favourite recipes to help you on your journey. They are also one of the few food sources of vitamin D, needed for bone development and contain high levels of choline...
Should kids play with food?
So should your kids play with food? And I get it! I bet you feel like you spend your whole life picking up toys, food, and general mess. Plus you’d probably prefer it if your child actually got some nutritious goodness out of the food you spent ages preparing. But there are actually plenty of benefits to playing with food, and there’s even evidence to suggest that children who are allowed to play with their food end up as less fussy eaters than those who are not allowed to play with their...
15 Fun, Healthy and Delicious Snacks Ideas for Kids
It can be tough to come up with nutritious and appealing snacks for kids. From sweet to savoury, there’s something for everyone here. And the best part? They’re all really easy to make. So, what are you waiting for? Get snacking! So here are 15 kids snack ideas Fruit kebabs with whatever you have in your fruit bowl (you can make these with your little one!) Baby carrots and dip such as hummus, tzatziki or avocado Energy balls: mix oats, peanut butter, honey, desiccated coconut and vanilla, and...
Egg Ladder – How to do home Reintroduction for an egg allergy
The Egg Ladder The BSACI guidelines for management of egg allergy include guidance on home egg reintroduction (the egg ladder). The following step-by-step reintroduction guide is intended for those who have already discussed with their child’s dietitian or doctor that they are safe to begin home egg reintroduction with their child and will not require referral to an allergy clinic (normally recommended for those with respiratory reactions e.g. coughing, wheezing, hoarse cry, stridor). Eggs can...
Baby Led Weaning Breakfast- what are the best options?
Baby led weaning (BLW) is a great way to introduce your baby to a wide variety of colours, tastes, textures and shapes of food from an early age. So lets start with baby led weaning at breakfast. Baby led weaning banana and baby Benefits of baby led weaning Growing evidence suggests that babies who ‘lead their weaning’ are better at recognising their own fullness as they grow older and go on to develop a better relationship with food compared to those who are spoon fed (1) When...
Baby Led Weaning First Food – what are the best options?
Starting solid foods Baby led weaning first foods - where do you start? If your baby is approaching 6 months old, then it is likely they are ready to be introduced to solid food for the first time! NHS guidance on weaning advises no right or wrong way to wean, whether that be via spoon feeding purees and mashed baby food or baby-led weaning (only serving soft finger foods that they can feed themselves with). However, it is recommended that your baby is given the opportunity to feed themselves...
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