Food allergy and food intolerances: the difference
When my son was 6 months of age, in order to return to work, we weaned him off the breast and introduced him onto formula milk. Fortunately, he did not suffer from “nipple confusion” and gladly accepted the bottle containing formula milk.
What's for dinner?
Feeding kids is a challenge. As they grow, their nutrition requirements change, with the greatest leaps from birth to toddler to pre-primary age. So how do parents make sure children get the nutrients they need in the transition from milk to meals?
Toddler snack ideas
The little engine of a toddler is constantly burning fuel, and your toddler will benefit from small meals spaced out during the day. Healthy, fun snacks will provide toddlers with energy to burn. Here are some great snack ideas.
Chips, chocolate and cordial: the diet that fuels toddlers
More than a quarter of toddlers' total food intake comes from chips, sweetened drinks, biscuits and other nutritionally-poor "extras" as they make the transition from milk to a solid food diet.
The importance of play
As adults we often underestimate the value that play has in developing children both mentally and physically. Play is your child's way of engaging and making sense of the world and cannot be overvalued.
Toddlers: developmental milestones
It is important to realise that a child’s developmental progress does vary greatly, and is not a race! Some children may miss out on developmental milestones all together – such as crawling.
Toddler bootcamp
Exercise for adults is essential for a healthier lifestyle but parents might find it hard to fathom that your toddler needs exercise also! All children who are at an age where they can walk steadily and copy movements should partake in some form of simple easy exercise.
Getting rid of the dummy
More likely than not, dummies have been a blessing for many parents with their calming effect for babies in need of some comfort sucking. However choosing the right time to stop your child using dummies can vary with personal choice.
A-Z of home safety
When it comes to children and safety there is a lot to think about and it can be easy to overlook a potential hazard for your baby or toddler. Read our article and see if you've got everything covered from A-Z.
Toilet training tips
How to make the big transition.
Transitioning your toddler to a big bed
As your baby gets bigger and older, you’ll notice changes creeping into their sleep patterns and this will be your signal to help them begin their transition into a bigger bed. This is a crucial time that will help them avoid any future sleep problems.
Your child's vision
The first three years of a child’s life is the critical period of development for the visual system. Despite this, a baby’s vision is not always tested as part of a post birth screening.
Learning to see
Watching your child develop and grow is one of the joys of parenthood. Actively participating in your child's development will ensure that your child realises his or her full visual potential.
Missing out on brain food puts kids at risk
An overwhelming majority of children do not eat enough fish, placing them at risk of heart disease, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and retarded brain development, new research says.
Try fish, not carrots for optimal eyesight
We’ve been told since we were children that eating carrots will improve eyesight and help us see in the dark. The truth is, it’s a myth. In fact, too much may even be damaging to your health.
