Tag Archives: introduce

Separation anxiety is when a child has excessive reactions to separation from caregivers – whether real or imagined. It’s pretty common, affecting somewhere between 4 to 5 percent of kids. That’s 1 child out of every 20 to 25 kids…. Continue Reading >

Are you expecting a second baby? If so, you may be wondering how your first child will react when their little brother or sister arrives. Until now, it’s just been you and your firstborn in a happy little bubble so… Continue Reading >

By Skye Swaney, Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist   The thought of your baby having an allergic reaction is really scary, so it’s no wonder it’s one of the biggest worries parents have when they start their baby on solids.  It’s not… Continue Reading >

There is soooo much mixed info out there on this one.  Ask ten people in your social circle- they’ll all have different ideas and rules about ‘how to’.   The reality of the situation, however, is that it is super simple… Continue Reading >

Solids So you’re starting to get the hang of life with a young baby, things all seem to be falling in to place and then your Maternal Child Health nurse tells you that it’s time to start solids. Some parents… Continue Reading >

Shane Warren   Recently I was at a conference and I ran into a mother of a child who was a ‘close’ friend of my eldest in day-care.  This in itself is not an all too uncommon experience, but it… Continue Reading >

Sarah Smith, APD, Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au   Many years ago, the internet opened us up to the world of information. This can be useful at times, like working out your baby’s name or whether you’re getting the best price on… Continue Reading >

Words by dietitian, nutritionist and wellness ambassador at SunRice, Lyndi Cohen Your baby is growing rapidly. Wonderful things are happening! In the first six months of life, the average baby will double their birth weight and by 12 months, the… Continue Reading >

Responses by: Melanie McGrice, Women and Infant Dietitian   Introducing solids to your little one is an exciting, but scary time. Your little one is growing up!  Obviously, great nutrition is essential, but what else do you need to consider… Continue Reading >

Introducing new foods to your kids can quickly become one of the most dreaded tasks at mealtimes. You have to carefully walk the line between positive encouragement and engagement without crossing over into pressure that causes your child to just… Continue Reading >