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is gluten-free food recommended for my baby? gluten is contained in foods such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats which are alll good sources of iron and fibre. gluten needs to be introduced to your...

is it safe to give my baby honey? honey should never be given to a baby under 12 months due to the risk of botulism poisoning. it is not safe to give your baby honey while they are under a year old...

what's the best way to prepare and cook baby food? there are lots of great ways to easily prepare and cook food for your baby. be sure to use good quality, fresh foods in your dishes. never add salt...

what should baby have for breakfast? a good breakfast is vital to ensure your baby is getting the best start to the day. breakfast is such an important meal of the day for everyone and your baby is no...

how often should i feed baby and how much? in the beginning you should only feed your baby a spoon or two of solid food a day. this will gradually build up over a period of a weeks until they are...

nutrients: how do you make sure baby is getting the right nutrients? it is essential that you provide your baby with a well balanced and nutritious diet. there is a wonderful variety of foods to...

how do i know my baby is ready for weaning? there are lots of signs you can watch out for which will help you to recognise if your baby is ready for weaning. there are a few good signs that a baby is...

when and how often should i feed my baby? your newborn needs to be fed often and there are feeding cues you can watch out for which will indicate hunger. babies should be fed when they give a sign...

how can i prepare my school child for a new baby? talking to an older child about a new baby is easier than explaining to a toddler or preschooler talking to an older child about a new baby is...

how can dad bond with baby? fathers sometimes struggle to bond with babies as the mum is primary care giver. dads feel that they have a very limited role in childcare – especially when the baby...

when should my baby switch to regular milk? know when the time is right to start giving your baby regular milk you can switch over to regular milk when your baby turns one. it is always a dilemma for...

what foods should my baby not eat in the first year? there are some foods that your baby should not be eating before his or her first birthday. starting solid food is a messy, but exciting affair...

i'm bringing my baby to the beach for the first time. what should i pack? here is a list the items you will need when taking your baby to the beach a trip to the beach might sound like a really fun...

why do i have to give vitamin d to my baby? as of 21st february 2011, the hse is recommending that you give your baby 5 micrograms of vitamin d3 every day. as of 21st february 2011, the hse is...

what is a spot on my baby's heart? a spot on your baby’s heart is an abnormal variant. variants are simply variations in how a baby develops. normal variants are very common and nothing to...

how should i update my will for my baby? updating your will (or putting one together) is a necessity when you have a baby updating your will (or putting one together) is a necessity when you have a...

how often will baby kick and will i feel it? the first feeling of movement more of a sensations or little flutters inside you than a big kick! it takes a while to realise that the sensations are your...

i hope having a baby will not interfere with my social life too much. a baby will change your social life dramatically. however, if you decide to breastfeed you will have a lot more freedom to leave...

i am finding it very hard to bring up my baby's winds after feeding. is my diet a factor? although your diet does play a small role in your child’s winds, it is usually more of a case of your...

how do i position baby? there are a couple of ways that you can position your baby for breastfeeding. make sure that you are comfortable first, whether you are sitting down or lying on your side. your...