Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Health & Nutrition

Hey Mommas! How do we feel about "loose" candy in eggs?? Im filling my kids eggs up for school and realized I have smarties and jelly beans and that they would need to be loose to fit. Is this okay? Would yall allow your child to eat the candy?

This is just a FYI for any concerned mama’s cuz I know I always have been constantly worried.. Is he eating enough? Too much? As long as your baby is continuing to grow and is healthy, don’t stress yourself!!! Many of you may agree / disagree but my Dr. continues to tell me every time to let my kids pace themselves,...

Is it good portion for 15month old lunch she will eat half of fries 3/4 orange and 70% cheesy broccoli omlette

My baby is 9 months, and still isn't have 3 meals. She will have a bit of fruit for breakfast will pick at lunch and dinner. She is breastfed and we are still feeding at least 5/6 times a day. Is anyone else's baby the same? Just need a bit of reassurance!

Can people share a typical day of eating for their LO. I am so worried about my daughter's diet as she refuses most things except plain pasta and toast. I try to make as many things as possible with hidden veg but it's really hit and miss if she will eat it. I just feel like I'm constantly worrying and wondering how...

Hello mamas! I need some weight gain recipes for my 1 year old. Please do recommend some. Thank you in advance 😊

Does anyone have anything to recommend for baby to chew on because he's always got his hands in his mouth, which is fine, but he makes himself bork and gag 😂

Hi all! My little girl just turned 1 and I’m now struggling to give her solids. When she turned 6 months I done everything properly and she ate fruits and veg etc all by herself but now if I give her anything like that she throws up instantly, I’m guessing she doesn’t like the textures?? She loves soup but then it...

My toddler will not eat any kind of bread, regular, sourdough, pancakes, bagels, wraps, pitta, baguettes, brioche, croissants , even scones. I’ve tried them all multiple times, and she will only pick the inside out and leave everything else. I’m really tired of having to cook her an entire meal for lunch 🙃

my boy likes pasta so I’m wanting to explore some more pasta dishes .. please recommend what is your go to ? And how it’s made if adding sauces of your own !

What’s does everyone give their toddlers for lunch I’m really struggling with finding new things to give her always seems to be the same sandwiches and feel she’s getting bored

Anyone else’s baby just not vibing eating food as much? She is interested, has 1/2 of a meal, but pureed. She doesn’t naturally put her hand to mouth unless I move her hand towards her mouth then she will but doesn’t last when she pulls away and I have to move her hand to mouth again. I’ve tried many different food...

My daughter is approaching 4 months old, she has CMPA and is on Aptamil Pepti 1 Milk. What are your must haves for weaning? I’m talking brands, high chairs, items, recipe books etc. that I should get ready in preparation. Thank you!

i’m not sure what to do my 10 month old son has always been a tricky little monster. it’s not getting to the point where he’s just unhappy no matter what, whether we’re out and about, at home, in the garden, at the park, having food together. nothing makes him happy what am i doing wrong?!

So my son will be 6 months on the 29th 🥹 his growing so fast 😭 to fast for my likeing due to being my 1st 🥺 , his next appointment with his doctor on the 29th and I can't get one sooner 🤷‍♀️ I tired to set one up cuase I'm worried that this isn't a normal thing for a 5 month old, his last appointment was march 3rd…

Hi Moms! My son is 7 months old. He’s eating one meal a day puree (either spinach, potato, sweet potato). And has like 2 bottles of breastmilk during the day. Doesn’t usually drink the whole bottle either so he’s getting maybe 7 - 8 oz of milk during the day from the bottle. I also bf him before I go to work typical...

Hello My son is 11 months at the end of this one. He’s always been ok going into his Highchair but now absolutely hates it. Back arching, pushing away, screaming. I’m worried as he’s suddenly became fussy with food too. Anyone else had this?

My little boy is 16 months old, and he’s constantly just throwing his food on the floor. I’ve just given him some toast and a couple bits of sausage that I was having and he took a small bite of each and just threw them. I’m trying to say “no that’s naughty” and make him aware that we don’t throw food but upon say...

I need some new meal ideas, I’m so tired of pastas and chicken. My baby is almost 1 and he eats everything I do so kid friendly meal ideas would be nice!!

Hi mummy’s, my little boy will be 22 weeks on Monday and I’m just looking for some advice! He has started showing interest in food and ALWAYS has his hands in his mouth, he brings everything up to his mouth and grabs things on his own! He rarely seems to be full no matter how much we feed him and has lost the tong...