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25.01.2022 As you near the time to start solids with your baby it’s normal to feel a sense of overwhelm. It’s an enormous task at any time, let alone in a sleep deprived new mum state. With my first born, my biggest questions were around how to start and what to start with. I was unsure whether there was an order I had to introduce foods based off their age, what was safe and what wasn’t. As I said this is normal and easy to feel overwhelmed as the questions mount up. ... What did you struggle with or what questions do you have regarding starting solids? Leave them below and I can give you the answers to help and lower the stress

25.01.2022 The period that I’ve been spending most of my time providing education, tips and advice on is starting solids and feeding for the first year. This time is often the most daunting for any parent, especially if it’s your first child. So many questions pop up in this time and it can be overwhelming. I remember thinking I’ve just got bub to settle into a good routine with milk feeds, where do I fit food in? What do I feed my baby, what do I need to avoid, what are a baby’s nutri...tional requirements? Where do I even start? To help give you confidence to navigate this period, Grub for kids provides education, resources, recipes and plans to help you make feeding your baby nutritious, fun and stress free. One resource we offer is our Starting Solids- A Fuss Free Guide. You can get your free copy here: https://mailchi.mp/06015a46a654/introducing-solids I’d love for you to tag your friends who have young babies and are about to enter the world of baby food, so they can pick up their free guide too.

24.01.2022 As we are nearing summer and the temperature is starting to heat up one question that regularly pops up is ‘how much water does my baby need’? At different stages your baby will need different amounts. For babies up to 6 months old, breast milk and bottle feeds will give adequate hydration.... As your baby starts solids at around 6 months they still receive the majority of their water from breast milk or bottle feeds, however small amounts of cooled, boiled water (Around 120-240mls over the day) can be introduced in a bottle with straw and/or a sippy cup at meal times. At the age of one your baby can consume as much water as they like!

24.01.2022 Pear and Cinnamon Puree Peel and dice 3 pears Put the diced pears into a saucepan, cover with water and cook on a low heat until soft (usually 3-5 minutes). Alternatively, place into a microwave safe container with a few tablespoons of water and steam for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Drain the water from the saucepan and add a pinch of cinnamon.... Puree the pears until smooth. See more

23.01.2022 We are so excited to (finally!) announce the release of our very first online program Starting Solids - Food for the First Year! This is a comprehensive education program that arms you with everything you need to know about introducing solids with your baby. The program is completely online, you can learn at your own pace and come back to it at any time. We cover everything you need to know about starting solids with your bub including:... When to start solids How to know if your baby is ready Key nutrients for your baby Choking Baby led weaning Food allergens Eating family foods and much more In the program we also go through each key developmental stage from starting solids to 1 year of age. We look at the type and texture of food that is appropriate for each stage and how to transition between them. We have also provided you with sample meal plans to give you even more guidance on how you can structure your bubs food within each developmental stage. In addition to this, you have access to our recipe library which include 50 tried and tested recipes that will get you through from starting solids into the toddler years and beyond. When purchasing this program you will also get: One place to get accurate information about starting solids Increased confidence when it comes to feeding your bub Reduced stress about if/why/when your baby is eating/not eating More time back in your day as you don't have to go down the Google rabbit hole More time and energy to spend with your bub to enjoy the beginning of their life long journey with food For more information, check out the website now https://grubforkids.com.au/startingsolidsprogram #startingsolids

21.01.2022 As you and your baby develop a feeding routine, you will become more attuned to whether your baby is hungry, full or not going to be interested in their food. Signs of hunger can include: Your baby gets excited when they see their food being prepared and when the food is presented They lean towards you while they’re sitting in the high chair... Opening their hands, opening their mouth to be fed or to bring family food’s to their mouth Reaching for the spoon Pointing to food or as they get older using sounds/ words to show their readiness What's the funniest thing your bub does when they're hungry?

20.01.2022 When cooking dinner for the family it is important to prepare the meal so it is both suitable and safe for your baby. Here are some considerations: Avoid adding salt Use ingredients that contain no-added salt Avoid adding alcohol Avoiding adding sugar ... Avoid adding honey Avoid hot spices See more

19.01.2022 The research has evolved so much over the last 10 years about when to introduce allergenic foods to babies. It used to be advised to avoid these foods but we now know that it is best to introduce these foods early (between starting solids and 12 months) and often (about 2x per week). This is the recommendation, even in high risk babies.... It has been shown that introducing allergenic foods early and often can actually reduce the risk of developing a food allergy during the first few years of life! Amazing right?! The most common foods that cause food allergies in babies are fish and seafood, eggs, cow's milk, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and soy. It is still advised that you introduce these foods one at a time (only one allergen per meal) and leave about a 2 day gap in between to allow time for observation. Let me know if you have any questions about this!

18.01.2022 Herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor to your baby’s meals. Provided that you don’t add hot spices, it’s a great way to add flavor as salt and sugar need to be limited until the age of 1. Adding herbs and spices early on, helps to offer a range of flavors, and helps to get your baby ready for transition to family foods.... Simple herbs and spices to start with include cinnamon, nutmeg, mint, oregano, basil, Chinese five spice, paprika and cumin. Here's a simple recipe I love to make for my kids! Sweet Potato Wedges Scrub and peel 1 sweet potato Cut the sweet potatoes into batons or wedges. Aim for the wedges to be the size of an index finger to allow bub to grip the wedge with enough room to eat. Put the chopped wedges in a bowl and drizzle olive oil over the wedges until they are lightly covered. Sprinkle paprika on the wedges Place the wedges onto a baking tray and into a preheated oven 180 Cook for 30mins turning once

18.01.2022 A pincer grip is the term used when babies start to use their thumb and index finger to pick up foods, rather than the palm of their hand. This first starts to develop at around 8-9 months, with bub using the pads of their fingers at first. You may notice that they can start to pick up smaller pieces of food around this age, like pasta. From 10-12 months of age, you will notice that your bub will now start to use the tips of their fingers to pick up food, as they continue to ...improve their skills. They may now be able to pick up even smaller pieces of food such as peas or blueberries! You can help your bub develop this skill by offering a range of finger foods of different shapes and textures (age appropriate of course!). Isn't it just amazing watching them learn and grow?!

17.01.2022 Making your kids food experience more interactive can help with fussy eaters. One way to do this is to grow a herb garden with them! I admit my attempts at this have not been great in the past but I keep trying Growing herbs is educational as you can help the kids understand where food comes from and it helps them to become interested in new foods when they start growing, picking and then using their herbs in the family foods.... There is also a level of excitement and feeling proud of themselves seeing food that they grew used in the cooking. This excitement and positive emotions can help your fussy eater try new foods as they have been a part of the process and want to try foods that they helped create. Do you have any herbs or veges growing in your garden? I welcome any tips

17.01.2022 I hope you all have a lovely weekend with your special people #easter

16.01.2022 With a 6 and 4-year-old in the house, excitement for Easter, and in particular the Easter bunny is building. Last year the first chocolate eggs were eaten before 6am, the egg hunt finished by 6:30am and the first ‘mum, my tummy is sore’ by 7:30am. Not only is it a fun and exciting day with the kids it’s a great opportunity for them to learn.... Tips to navigate Easter and the copious amounts of chocolate: Teach your kids about recognising when their tummy is full. Throughout the day you will get asked many times ‘can I have another egg’? Ask if their tummy is full from the last eggs or food and if it is, that’s ok they can have more later when they aren’t full. Feed your kids with nutritious foods at normal mealtimes. They probably won’t have the biggest appetite, and that’s ok, but make sure you still offer the opportunity to eat. When the inevitable ‘mum, my tummy is sore’ comes up, use it as an opportunity to teach. ‘Sometimes when we eat lots of chocolate it can make us feel sick if we keep eating it when we are full. If we eat more food after we are full sometimes we can get a sore tummy’ Encourage your kids to drink water throughout the day. Be selective with how many eggs you buy for your kids. If you know you are seeing 2 sets of grandparents and aunties and uncles that spoil your kids rotten, maybe hold back slightly so you don’t have enough eggs to get you through to next year. You will have many eggs left over - put some in the fridge for the next few days and then store the rest in the cupboard for treats or deserts down the track. You can decide when your kids (or you ) can eat the remaining chocolates Relax and let your kids enjoy the fun. Let them have fun and build memories #easter

16.01.2022 Disclaimer: you do not have be perfect when it comes to feeding your kids. My aim with this page is to give you heaps of information and education about nutrition for kids BUT I also want to show and let you know I totally understand the practical side of it too! And some days, it is an effort to get food on the table.... Some days, kids just don't go along with the plans that we have in our heads (nutrition related or otherwise!). So please, don't stress about not being perfect. Don't stress if you haven't put together the most beautifully balanced, nutritionally sound dish every single day for every single meal. Do the best you can with the information you have and most of all, try hard to enjoy the process as much as you can. You don't need me to tell you how quick it all changes!! So relax, take it one day at a time and embrace that damn mess

15.01.2022 As a dietitian I thought I had a good idea on all things nutrition. Then 6 years ago, along came my first son. As a sleep deprived mother, I’d only just got a handle on a sleep and milk feed routine when I had to start thinking about starting solids.... When do I start? How do I start? What do I even need? I was overwhelmed and unsure. So I decided to look into kids nutrition and starting solids with online resources and books. Being a dietician did give me an advantage as I could effectively look through the information I found and take the pieces of information with sound nutritional advice, and disregard the rest. In hindsight, this was where the idea of Grub For Kids and the idea for a starting solids program started. With 10 different google tabs open I was frustrated that all the information I needed wasn’t in the one place. Information that followed a logical sequence. From signs your baby is ready to start solids, where to start, meal plans, recipes, what to avoid and what is essential at what stage. Fast forward 6 years , with an additional 2 boys and much more experience I decided to act on this and put together the Starting Solids - Food for the First Year program. This is what I wish I had as a new mother, and then as a reference to check back in as I started solids with the next kid. This will give you the information, the plans, the resources and the confidence to start solids with your baby. Purchase it today at our introductory price of $89 https://grubforkids.com.au/startingsolidsprogram

15.01.2022 One of the best parts about family foods is that we all get to eat our favorite meals together. This means there is only one meal to prepare making meal times easier and more time efficient. You may have to make some modifications in terms of not adding sugar, salt, hot spices, honey and alcohol to the recipes, but in general there aren’t too many meals that are off the table.... One family food favorite at our house is lasagna. From adults to kids, it’s always a hit. What are some family food favorites at your house?

14.01.2022 As a new Mum one thing I wasn’t prepared for was how time consuming feeding the baby was going to be. I knew preparation of the food would take time, but I didn’t realise the act of feeding would take so long. You soon learn that you need to allocate plenty of time to be sitting next to bub as sometimes it seems to take an eternity. Remember to be patient and don’t hurry your baby as it is important to create a low stress environment in which they can explore, discover and en...joy their food. It takes time for your baby to develop their skills so let them take it slow if they need to.

13.01.2022 Risotto would have to be one of my favorite meals to cook for my bub. It’s quick and easy to make, it’s easy to make a big batch to freeze, you can use many different vegetables as the main ingredient/hero of the dish, it can be a stand-alone dish or served on a tasting plate, the texture allows for the baby to be spoon fed or to spoon feed themselves and it is delicious for both the baby and parent. Grab our simple risotto recipe in our free Starting Solids- A Fuss Free Guide linktr.ee/grubforkids

13.01.2022 An important part of your baby’s learning process is giving them a spoon and allowing them to learn how to feed themselves. Often parents delay this due to more food going on the floor or their face than in their mouth Learn to embrace the mess and remember that your baby is still getting the majority of their nutrients through milk feeds, so they won’t go hungry.... Teaching your baby to help feed themselves will help long term, as they will develop the skills required more quickly and you will have some relief and be able to enjoy your own dinner! When starting out, help load the spoon with the food and hand it to your baby. As they learn they will then have to practice it on their own to develop the skills needed. Have a face washer handy during the process. It will be messy but embrace it.

12.01.2022 When dealing with a fussy eater it is important to keep offering and introducing new foods. This can be a frustrating time for any parent but keep persisting as it has been shown that it can take your up to 10-20 exposures before they decide they like the food. Remember that babies and toddlers have smaller stomachs so it’s not unusual for them to only eat small amounts in one sitting. ... Keep relaxed, keep serving the food and keep persistent.

12.01.2022 Is your bub throwing food on the floor yet? Yep, mine too! He is 11 months and has really just started to purposely drop food on the floor at meal times. Although it is very frustrating, take comfort in the fact that it is very normal behaviour. Here are some tips to deal with this:... Try not to react - your baby is just working out 'cause and effect'. Pick up the food (or just leave it there until later) but try not to get upset. Encourage your little one to keep their food on their tray or on the table so they know what the correct way to behave is (they will likely not listen to you just now but it always good to let them know anyway!) This behaviour will often happen when your bub is full and starts to play with their food. If you think this is the case, finish up the meal and remove your bub from the high chair. And the best news is - this phase will pass!

11.01.2022 You might have heard me talk about food combinations for babies before - trying to offer an iron rich food, an energy dense food and an easy to eat fruit or veg. This is a really easy template to follow and if used most of the time, helps to make sure your baby's diet is both energy and nutrient dense. Here are a few simple examples of things I've given to my 8 month old since he started solids. ... 1. Zucchini and corn fritter with pulse pasta 2. Pasta slice (see highlights for recipe) with tomato wedges and yoghurt 3. Scrambled egg with iron fortified toast and grilled zucchini and mushroom 4. Slow cooked pulled pork with cucumber and cheese 5. Slow cooked chicken with roasted pumpkin, tomato, cucumber and cheese Let me know if you find this helpful!!

11.01.2022 Zinc is an important nutrient because around 6 months of age, babies stores of zinc are likely to be depleted. Zinc plays a role in: Blood formation Wound healing... Growth and maintenance of tissue Taste perception Immune function From 0-6 months’, babies will receive the required amount through breast milk or formula feeds. Once your baby has started complementary feeding it is important to include foods containing zinc. These include: Meat Poultry Eggs Cheese Yoghurt Legumes Wholegrain breads and cereals

10.01.2022 Did you know that we offer free starting solid guide? It has information to help know what to expect and what to feed your baby in their first year. It also has recipes to fit different stages from first foods to family foods.... Head to grubforkids.com.au to grab your your copy today!

10.01.2022 As we know our kids learn so much from behaviours they see. Whether we like it or not they mimic our behaviours and actions. To set a good example we should evaluate our own attitudes, beliefs, behaviours and decisions around our own food. Can we really expect our children to learn how to behave at meal times if we have the TV on or are scrolling through our Instagram feeds?... Can we really expect our children to be open minded with trying new foods if we don’t? Can we expect our kids to develop healthy relationships with food if we are struggling with this ourselves? Remember to set a good example as there are little eyes watching and learning.

10.01.2022 Learn a little more about our brand new online program Starting Solids - Food for the First Year. You can access the program now for our special introductory price of just $89! Visit our website for all the info https://grubforkids.com.au/startingsolidsprogram

09.01.2022 Baby’s and young children are more susceptible to food poising. Avoid raw meats (including sushi), under cooked eggs and make sure meat is cooked through (juices run clear)

09.01.2022 Making dinners interactive is a great way to encourage your children to try new things. You would be surprised at your child’s selections when they are given autonomy to choose, build and make their own dinners or lunch. Before you start though remember the rules:... You provide and present a variety of nutritious options to suit the meal Your child decides what they select and how much they eat with no pressure Below are some meals that give your children a chance to build their own meals: Burritos Tacos Homemade Pizza on pita or Lebanese bread Sandwich bar Present the food in small bowls or containers in the middle of the table or kitchen bench and allow the family to select their fillings or ingredients and make their own meals. Enjoy the delicious meal and the fun.

08.01.2022 Calcium is an important nutrient in your baby’s diet. It is important for: Bone and tooth development Blood clotting Muscle and nerve function... From 0-6 months’, babies will receive the required amount through breast milk or formula feeds. Once your baby has started complementary feeding it is important to include foods containing calcium. These include: Yogurt Cheese Fortified grain products Milk (in cooking or cereal, not as a drink) Tofu

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05.01.2022 When starting solids, it’s always a challenge knowing how much food to offer your baby and how to know when they’re full. Don’t stress as babies are excellent at self-regulating their own appetite and showing you when they are hungry and when they are full. As you and your baby become set into a feeding routine you will be able to pick up individual cues as to when you baby is full. Some cues can be subtle, some not so much.... Signs can include: Turning their head away and refusing to open their mouth for food Pushing the food away Becoming distracted/ losing interest Rejecting food that is familiar and you know they like. As they get older this may be accompanied with the baby shaking their head to say ‘no’ They become irritable and/or upset in their high chair If you're just getting started with feeding your bub, grab our free Starting Solids guide today! https://mailchi.mp/06015a46a654/introducing-solids