originally published on the Early Years Alliance Family Corner blog
Category: Articles
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Time for bed…
By Melanie Pilcher and Dr. Gillian Harris
Establishing bedtime routines for toddlers and young children
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Toddler food refusal: Advice for parents
By Dr. Gillian Harris, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Birmingham and ITF member
Most parents will struggle at some point to get their toddlers to eat certain foods. Is toddler food refusal a sign of an eating disorder. or is it merely a phase? In the run up to Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Gill Harris provides practical advice to help parents tackle fussy eating in toddlers.
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Why Understanding Breast Milk Matters: The launch of new educational resources
By Lucy Upton, on behalf of the Infant and Toddler Forum
On behalf of the members of the Infant and Toddler Forum, I am proud to announce the launch of a new infant feeding educational programme, which includes practical resources for frontline healthcare professionals (HCPs) working with parents and infants.
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The growing gap in support and confidence with infant feeding: what you have told us
By Denise Gray, on behalf of the Infant and Toddler Forum
The Infant and Toddler Forum announces a new focus on infant feeding and nutrition with the launch of new educational resources for healthcare professionals
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Our Menu for a Healthy Easter for Toddlers
Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist
Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist
Have a healthy Easter with The Infant & Toddler Forum’s suggested menu for toddlers!
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How much salt do children need? Your most frequently asked questions
Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist
Why is salt important for my toddler’s diet?
Sodium, which is in salt, is important for healthy muscle, stomach and nerve function as well as being an essential component in the blood. Children need some sodium to grow. Continue reading
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Making your food parcel go further
Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist
Although the number of people in the UK forced to turn to food banks has been on the rise for a number of years now, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the already worrying situation even further. Data gathered by the Trussell Trust shows that there was a 47% increase in the number of people relying on foodbanks during the first six months of the pandemic compared to the same period last year. It seems families with children have been hardest hit with 2,600 food parcels being provided for children every day.
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Kick-start the new year with eating habits that will last a lifetime!
Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist
The start of a new year is a good time to consider establishing healthy feeding habits for the year ahead. Toddlers’ nutritional requirements differ greatly from those of older children and adults. Rapidly growing and with small stomachs, toddlers require more nutrients in each mouthful of food.
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Cook Along video series: watch the Toddler Menu Planner in action
Do you find meal planning stressful? Catch up with our very first Instagram Cook Along video series! Continue reading
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Top Tips for Toddler Christmas Meal Planning
Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist
Christmas is a joyful time of year, however as a parent it can also be busy and sometimes stressful. Between planning festive gatherings, shopping for the perfect gifts, and decorating your home, thinking about the perfectly portioned festive meal for your toddler can be an added challenge. The Infant & Toddler Forum is here to help you create an easy and delicious Christmas plate that will save you time but more importantly, that your toddler will enjoy!