This is such an important topic and I find myself talking about iron and why it's important most days. Babies have a store of iron in their liver that is built up during pregnancy and...

This blog is dedicated to my 'significant other'!!! As an Australian this 'significant other' as he wants to be named, was made to eat steamed and boiled pumpkin!He now has a real issue with all...

This Chicken, apricot and sweet potato puree is adapted from Annabel Karmel's website and I've been using this recipe with bubs for years.www.annabelkarmel.com.au and www.annabelkarmel.comIt is a great way to start baby on meat and because...

I realise that all you hard working parents out there need a hand with a few really easy  'tried and tested' foods for your bubs.Now I spend a lot of time in my kitchen and...

Preventing tooth decayLast week I came across a four year old boy at my 'other job' at the GP's. He had the most awful early tooth decay. It made me sad because it's so preventable. Are...

Ideas for introducing solidsI recently got asked for a few puree ideas and first foods for 4-6 month-old babies.it is wise to introduce each new food every 2-3 days before you start combining purees. Annabel Karmel...

On a trip overseas, in a very hilly area in North Yorkshire UK, I did a bit of perusing of baby shops and the baby food situation over there and I must say I was...

Are you confused out there about the solids debate and when you should start it?It's reached a whole new pitch and not for the better I fear.There was an article out in the Sunday papers...

Many parents struggle with solid food once baby hits 6-8 months. They exert their independence and refuse any spoon laden with gourmet puree that comes in their direction! I'm sure many of you have been...

I wasn't going to write about infant formula at all but that was until the breast feeding lactivists upset my sister.Now it has become personal...and it's a step too far.As you probably know I'm a...