Introducing Solids – How, What, When

Introducing Solids is an exciting milestone for mother and baby and also a period of great learning. Recent changes around recommendations for the introduction of allergies, have resulted in much confusion when it comes to how, when and what to… Continue Reading >

How to recreate Green Eggs and Ham at home

This weekend marks the start of Children’s Book Week (17-23 August), an annual celebration that brings children and books together. During this time, schools, librarians and authors celebrate the magic, stories, and characters behind children’s literature. Since the much-loved Dr…. Continue Reading >

Too fishy. Getting Omega 3 for kids…without fish

By Sarah Smith, Accredited Practising Dietitian www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics   One of my toddler clients this week told me she loved Brussels Sprouts and cabbage but didn’t like chips. I wonder how we get such strong food preferences so… Continue Reading >

What Is Preconception Care & Why Is It Important?

You’ve been trying to conceive for so long but you’re still not pregnant. Every month you get your hopes up – your period doesn’t start straight away when your fertility app says it should. So you use a pregnancy test… Continue Reading >

High Energy Diet for Kids

By Sarah Smith, Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics   As a new dietitian, I remember talking to a family about a high energy diet for their child. Actually, I don’t, but I do remember what… Continue Reading >

Why eggs are no longer the devil!

There are lots of people out there with an opinion on how to introduce solids to your baby. Well-meaning grandmas, celebrity chefs, the random lady down the street. You name it, they have a great plan for what you should… Continue Reading >

DIY Entertainment for a Good Old Fashioned Birthday Party

Written by Alice Zsembery   In the era of jumping castles and children’s entertainers, play centres and big birthday budgets, have you ever wondered where all those good old-fashioned party games have gone to? It’s time to bring back some… Continue Reading >

Myth Busting: You don’t need to avoid these foods if you’re expecting – they’re safe!

Fish Whilst it’s true that fish can be a little troublesome during pregnancy, there’s no reason to cut it out completely! As well as being a good source of protein and other healthy fats, fish is a great source of… Continue Reading >

Cranberry Oatmeal Snack Cookies

Prep Time – 10 minutes Cook Time – 10 minutes Yield – Makes 2 dozen cookies   INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon… Continue Reading >