A Newborn's Nutritional Needs Are Higher Than Adults

After baby has started on solid foods, start experimenting with soft lumps and bumpy foods. The lumps help your baby to develop chewing skills and develop tongue strength which can assist with speech development.

Most formula fed babies will be very happy on the baby formula you first choose. However, it’s important to know that not all formulas suit all babies. Below is a list of common feeding problems some babies may experience, however in most cases you will find these aren’t really cause for concern. If your baby experiences any severe feeding problems after consuming baby formula, such as vomiting or diarrhoea, you should seek the advice of your doctor or health care nurse immediately.

Around 8-10 months, increase the variety and texture of foods for your baby. Your baby can now try lumpy, textural foods promoting chewing and soft finger foods.

Most babies start solid foods at around 6 months. Baby-led weaning, where your baby feeds themself finger foods, is a way to help them discover new flavours and textures at their own pace.

Introducing solid foods to your baby is a lot of fun as they adjust to new tastes and textures. Check out this essential list for introducing baby’s first food.

Starting complementary feeding is an exciting (and messy) time! Here are our top tips on how and when to start baby food.

Help your six to nine-month-old set up healthy eating patterns by offering a wide variety of flavours and textures now.

In Australia, almost all mums intend to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding, it isn’t always easy. The most important advice is to seek professional help if you’re experiencing difficulties and find a good support network early on.

Now that your baby is 8 to 10 months old, has enjoyed first tastes, and is becoming more experienced at eating, it’s time to move on to lumpy foods and helping them learn to feed themselves.

Focus on your baby’s nutrition by offering smart 'mini meals' in between traditional mealtimes. Focus on age appropriate texture and nutrient rich options.

Perhaps one of your most important jobs as a parent is to be a good role model for your baby, particularly when it comes to healthy eating. But just how much of an impact does what you eat and drink now have on your little one’s future? 

A recent nationwide nutrition survey showed that 75% of infants aged 6-12 months were not consuming enough iron. Learn more about why this is so significant and how you can boost your baby’s iron intake.

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One of the most common infections in children between six months and three years is a middle-ear infection called otitis media.

Teething can be a difficult time for your baby and you too. We’ve put together a teething action plan to help you through these tough days and nights.