By Denise Gray, on behalf of the Infant and Toddler Forum
Category: Articles
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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!
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New Resources for the Festive Season
Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist
Christmas is a time for families to be together, to relax and to celebrate the season. It can also be a time of extra pressure and it’s all too easy for families to get swept up in the holiday madness of parties, shopping and cooking! Continue reading
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Taking care of your mind and body after birth
Denise Gray, Midwife
In today’s age of digital perfection, new mums are under increasing pressure to look good post-partum, as if birth was no more significant than a hair appointment. Social media presents us with images of perfection daily, new mums looking perfect with tidy houses and sleeping angelic babies. So, it was refreshing to see Katy Perry giving her followers a more realistic view of early motherhood when she published a picture of herself a few days after giving birth, with a visible ‘bump’, large postnatal pants and nursing bra. Katy garnered widespread praise for this honest portrayal of early new-born life and encouraged a wider discussion about the early days following the birth of a baby.
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New resource inspired by parents for parents: The Toddler Meal Planner is a must have in every kitchen!
Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century, with recent NHS figures revealing that one child under five is admitted to hospital because of obesity every week. The coronavirus pandemic and resultant lockdown has challenged already difficult circumstances and during this time many children were consuming more higher fat and/or sugar snacks, spending longer in front of screens and missing out on regular activity including physical education classes. Continue reading
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Top tips on preventing obesity in toddlers who overeat
Dr Gill Harris, Consultant Paediatric Clinical Psychologist
Following his recent recovery from coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly blamed excess weight for his need for intensive care. He has subsequently declared a war on the UK’s obesity crisis and is planning a post-pandemic public health drive to battle the growing problem. Continue reading