The Infant & Toddler Forum Blog
The place where we share our news, views and top tips
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Do you find meal planning stressful? Catch up with our very first Instagram Cook Along video series! Continue reading →
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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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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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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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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 →