We're here to guide you through the nutritional noise with expert advice from our Children’s Dietitian, plus we share some of our favourite recipes as well as support to make mealtimes that little bit easier.

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Teaching a toddler to self-feed: Building independence and coping with mess

Teaching a toddler to self-feed: Building independence and coping...

Practical tips for encouraging your toddler to self-feed from 12 months, managing the inevitable mess and knowing when it's right to step in.

Teaching a toddler to self-feed: Building independence and coping...

Practical tips for encouraging your toddler to self-feed from 12 months, managing the inevitable mess and knowing when it's right to step in.

Allergen introduction timeline: A UK parent's step-by-step guide

Allergen introduction timeline: A UK parent's step-by-step guide

When and how to introduce common allergens safely, with dietitian-backed guidance on timing, reactions, and when to call your GP.

Allergen introduction timeline: A UK parent's step-by-step guide

When and how to introduce common allergens safely, with dietitian-backed guidance on timing, reactions, and when to call your GP.

Texture progression beyond mash: Building confidence with combination feeding.

Texture progression beyond mash: Building confidence with combination feeding.

Moving past smooth purées is one of weaning's trickiest moments. Here's how to progress textures gently and build your baby's confidence.

Texture progression beyond mash: Building confidence with combination feeding.

Moving past smooth purées is one of weaning's trickiest moments. Here's how to progress textures gently and build your baby's confidence.

Baby-led weaning: Understanding gagging vs choking

Baby-led weaning: Understanding gagging vs choking

Gagging is normal and protective. Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton explains what to look for and how to keep mealtimes safe from day one.

Baby-led weaning: Understanding gagging vs choking

Gagging is normal and protective. Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton explains what to look for and how to keep mealtimes safe from day one.

Iron-rich foods for toddlers: Why it matters and what to serve from 9 months

Iron-rich foods for toddlers: Why it matters and what...

Learn which foods pack the biggest iron punch, practical portion ideas for 9-month-olds, and the simple vitamin C pairings...

Iron-rich foods for toddlers: Why it matters and what...

Learn which foods pack the biggest iron punch, practical portion ideas for 9-month-olds, and the simple vitamin C pairings...

Help! My child can’t have cow’s milk...

Help! My child can’t have cow’s milk...

Navigating toddler nutrition with allergies or plant-based diets? Amy, co-founder of Grow With Iris, shares fortified milk alternatives and first-hand advice...

Help! My child can’t have cow’s milk...

Navigating toddler nutrition with allergies or plant-based diets? Amy, co-founder of Grow With Iris, shares fortified milk alternatives and first-hand advice...

Easy toddler and baby-friendly meal ideas


Easy toddler and baby-friendly meal ideas


Jazz from Team Tots shares her go-to lunch and dinners suitable for both her two-year-old and seven-month-old.

Easy toddler and baby-friendly meal ideas


Jazz from Team Tots shares her go-to lunch and dinners suitable for both her two-year-old and seven-month-old.

Beyond the Pouch: Healthier, Happier Alternatives to Baby Food Pouches

Beyond the Pouch: Healthier, Happier Alternatives to Baby Food...

Baby food pouches might be convenient, but they’re not the best long-term choice for your little one. Discover healthier, developmentally supportive alternatives — including fresh finger foods, snack plates, and...

Beyond the Pouch: Healthier, Happier Alternatives to Baby Food...

Baby food pouches might be convenient, but they’re not the best long-term choice for your little one. Discover healthier, developmentally supportive alternatives — including fresh finger foods, snack plates, and...

Annabel Karmel's Mac and Cheese Veggie Muffin Recipe

Annabel Karmel's Mac and Cheese Veggie Muffin Recipe

As part of our exciting partnership with Annabel Karmel, we brought you some seriously delicious recipes for little ones from her latest Finger Foods Book. While not every creation made...

Annabel Karmel's Mac and Cheese Veggie Muffin Recipe

As part of our exciting partnership with Annabel Karmel, we brought you some seriously delicious recipes for little ones from her latest Finger Foods Book. While not every creation made...

10 tips to support your weaning journey

10 tips to support your weaning journey

Starting solids? Discover 10 practical weaning tips from our resident Children's Dietitian, Lucy Upton, to help make your baby’s transition to solid foods smoother, less stressful, and more enjoyable for...

10 tips to support your weaning journey

Starting solids? Discover 10 practical weaning tips from our resident Children's Dietitian, Lucy Upton, to help make your baby’s transition to solid foods smoother, less stressful, and more enjoyable for...

How to introduce cutlery to your baby - Ten tips by doddl!

How to introduce cutlery to your baby - Ten...

Our friends at doddl share their top ten tips on ways to introduce cutlery to your baby and how you can support toddlers with independent eating.

How to introduce cutlery to your baby - Ten...

Our friends at doddl share their top ten tips on ways to introduce cutlery to your baby and how you can support toddlers with independent eating.

How to cook homemade baby food without salt

How to cook homemade baby food without salt

No salt = boring, bland meals? Think again! We’re sharing our tips on how to create delicious homemade baby food without that no-go added ingredient.

How to cook homemade baby food without salt

No salt = boring, bland meals? Think again! We’re sharing our tips on how to create delicious homemade baby food without that no-go added ingredient.

Dad feeding baby boy

What should I feed my baby?

Our nutritional consultant Valentina Grizner gives her tips on what to feed your baby. From the first stages of weaning, to introducing solids, plus common allergens and foods to avoid.

What should I feed my baby?

Our nutritional consultant Valentina Grizner gives her tips on what to feed your baby. From the first stages of weaning, to introducing solids, plus common allergens and foods to avoid.