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Family Breakfast Ideas
A nutritious breakfast is a great way to fuel the start of your day. We know mornings can be a busy time for most families, so we’ve put together some of our favourite quick and tasty recipes! What should I do if my little one doesn’t like to eat breakfast? Lots of adults and children…
Food Based Activities for Children
There are so many benefits to providing early years children with opportunities to cook and learn about food. Food based activities for children can have the following benefits: Supports children to try new foods– they become familiar with the sensory properties of foods, such as smell, taste and texture Positive food exposure– can help to…
Nutrition and Fertility
We often get asked about nutrition for fertility, so in this blog we’ll take a look at healthy eating to support overall health and well-being. Can nutrition affect fertility? There are many factors that can affect your chances of getting pregnant and it’s not just down to food alone. It can be affected by age,…
Feed Your Family On A Budget
The increase in the cost of living is affecting a lot of families, and many of us are making cut-backs in a bid to save money. In this blog we discuss tips on how to save money on food and feed your family on a budget. Feed Your Family On A Budget- Planning Plan your…
Snack Ideas for Children
One of the most common requests we receive from parents here at Early Start Nutrition, is for snack ideas for children. In this blog we explore how to incorporate snacks into your little ones mealtime routine, how to plan healthy snacks and which foods to include. As part of a healthy meal routine, try to…
Vitamin D Recommendations for Infants and Toddlers
In this blog we are going to focus on Vitamin D recommendations for infants and toddlers as it can be difficult for them to get enough in their diet. Vitamin D Recommendations for the Under 4’s The Department of Health and Social Care recommends the following: Breastfed babies from birth to one year of age:…
Dairy and Alternatives for Infants and Toddlers
The importance of dairy and alternatives for infants and toddlers Dairy foods include milk, cheese and yoghurt (suitable alternatives) and can be introduced from 6 months. These foods play an important role in our diet as they contain vital nutrients such as: Calcium helping build bones and keep teeth healthy regulating muscle contractions, including your…
Giving Up Bottle Use
In this blog we will be looking at the importance of giving up bottle use. The Department of Health (DOH) recommend that infants should be introduced to drinking from a cup from 6 months of age, upon the introduction of solid foods. They also recommend that infants should be drinking all their drinks from a…
Which Milk Should I Offer My Toddler?
It is important to ensure your toddler gets enough fluid across the day and this can be achieved by offering them six to eight drinks (each 100 to 150ml). You may find your little one needs more fluids in warm weather or when exercising. The best drinks for your toddler are milk and water. Water…
Guide To Making Up Infant Formula
In this blog we’ll be exploring the Start for Life guide to preparing infant formula, how to sterilise baby feeding equipment and making up your baby’s feeds safely. It’s also important that staff in your early years setting (nursery/childminder) follow the step- by- step guide to correctly and safety preparing feeds. What is infant formula…