Family Nutrition Blogs
UK Formula Milk Recall
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced recalls of certain batches of formula milks made by Danone (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Nestlé (SMA, Little Steps). These batches may contain a toxin called cereulide, which can cause food poisoning. What symptoms does the toxin cause? Babies may become unwell soon after drinking the formula, with:…
How to Have a Healthy Ramadan
Ramadan marks a period of fasting and religious focus for millions of Muslims across the globe. This blog will review some of our top tips for planning meals for a healthy Ramadan. This year, Ramadan is expected to start on Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th February 2026 (following the sighting of the moon over Mecca),…
Looking after Baby and Toddler Teeth
Looking after Baby and Toddler Teeth It’s so important to look after baby and toddler teeth as they play a number of important roles. For example, they keep a space for the adult teeth, support biting, chewing and speech, along with helping children to feel confident when they smile. Looking after Baby and Toddler Teeth-…
Preparing Food Safely to Reduce the Risk of Choking
Preparing Food Safely to Reduce the Risk of Choking As a parent, it’s normal to worry about how your little one will manage eating and you may be nervous about gagging and choking. We want to support you to feel more confident about safety at mealtimes, so in this blog we explore simple steps that…
Nutrition Advent Calendar
Welcome to our 2025 Recipe Advent Calendar, where the countdown to deliciousness begins! All December long, you can unlock a treasure trove of our favourite festive delights! Each day, pop open a new door to discover a scrumptious recipe waiting to be created! Just click on the door and voilà—you’ll be whisked to our festive…
Is A Vegan Diet Suitable For Children?
While it’s unclear exactly how many children and adults follow a vegan diet in the UK, the general consensus is that this plant based diet is on the rise. In fact, the The Vegan Society (opens in new tab) reports that currently around 1.5% of the population are Vegan. This is based on research carried…
Portion Size Guide for Children
It’s important for us to eat a variety of foods from the four main food groups to ensure we get all the nutrients we need. However, it can be tricky to know how much is enough. That’s why we’ve created this blog, to help outline portion size guidance for adults and children and provide some…
Choosing a Cup for your Baby
Introducing your baby to a cup is an important step as it requires them to sip. This helps them to develop the muscles in and around their face and mouth which are helpful for biting, chewing and talking. This blog will support you in choosing the right cup for your baby. Current guidelines recommend (opens…
Baby Foods – homemade or shop-bought?
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down the baby food isle in a supermarket, you’ll have seen the huge variety of foods and products on offer. It can seem like a minefield! Parents often ask us which is better for their baby- homemade food or shop-bough baby foods? In this blog we’ll be exploring how…
Teaching Children to Cook
It’s important that we’re teaching children to cook, as it’s a fantastic opportunity for them to learn new skills and explore a range of foods from an early age. We know that developing healthy eating habits and an interest in food, early on, can help promote lifelong positive attitudes and enjoyment of good food and…