Feeding & Weaning
Gagging or choking? How to tell the difference at the table
Gagging is a noisy, normal part of learning to eat; choking is silent and needs action. Learn the difference, the first aid steps for babies and how to serve food safely.
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Feeding & Weaning
Articles on feeding & weaning - written with faith, warmth and practical wisdom.
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Feeding & Weaning
Ready for solids? Three signs, four myths and first sips
Why around six months is the right time to start solids, the three signs your baby is ready, common myths about starting early, and which drinks are safe in the first year.
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Feeding & Weaning
From pap to shepherd's pie: family foods your baby can share
Nigerian and British family favourites can become safe, nourishing baby food with a few simple changes: less salt, no stock cubes, softer textures and careful cutting.
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Feeding & Weaning
Bottle feeding safely: a calm, step-by-step guide
How to choose formula, clean and sterilise bottles, make up each feed safely and feed responsively, with clear guidance on when a bottle-feeding worry needs medical advice.
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Feeding & Weaning
Peanut, egg and other allergens: questions parents ask
Which foods are common allergens, when and how to introduce them, which babies need a doctor's advice first, and the emergency signs that mean you should call for help.
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Feeding & Weaning
Reading your baby's hunger cues before the crying starts
Learn the early, middle and late signs that your baby is hungry, the signals that say they have had enough, and when a feeding worry needs a call to your midwife or doctor.
