Human milk oligosaccharides 101: Everything you need to know about HMOs

As a new parent, it can often feel like you’re learning a whole new language, or like you’re cramming for the biggest test of your life. From colostrum to meconium, to mastitis and colic… Some of these terms can feel like they are straight up out of your Year 10 science textbook. Or simply gibberish.  That is at least how I felt when I first heard the term: Human Milk Oligosaccharides.  But like colostrum, meconium...

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Getting your little one’s top up of fish oil has never been easier

The thing is, we’re never not going to worry about our kids. It’s part of the job. Even if they’re a vegetable-eating, sport-loving, exceptionally gifted and well-rounded unicorn child… we’re always going to find something to worry about. Because growing up is a big deal. Our little one’s brains and bodies are going through a huge time of change and growth it’s our job to support them through it. Often we ask what more can...

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8 tips for setting up healthy eating habits

You will have plenty of questions as you dive into the wonderful world of food with your little one. Are you doing it correctly? Should they be eating more or less? What do I do if they refuse food...

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New toddler supplement breakthrough provides an ingredient similar to that found in breastmilk

As parents, we all want the best for our children and many of us go into parenthood thinking we have all the answers. Before realising very quickly, we don’t.

Weaning

Tips for weaning your toddler off night feeds

Once your little one reaches the 12 month mark, they will no longer need a milk feed overnight from a developmental point of view. It is of course completely up to the parent as to whether or not they offer a milk feed...

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How much protein should my toddler be having?

In my practice, I usually see kids avoiding two of the five food groups: vegetables and protein. While children will get some protein from other food groups, studies show that protein is usually the main nutrient...