By Melanie Pilcher and Dr. Gillian Harris
Tag: Toddler Tips
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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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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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Practical support for toddler food allergy
Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist
It can be stressful if your toddler has a food allergy, especially when preparing food or eating out at a restaurant (which can be stressful enough anyway at the best of times!). Knowing what to do with toddler food allergy can help in your everyday life.
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Top Tips for Toddler’s Teeth!
Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist
It can be all too easy for toddlers to eat and drink too much sugar. Keep them happy and healthy with the Infant & Toddler Forum’s top tips for toddler’s teeth!
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3 Toddler Bedtime Tips to Remember!
Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist
Getting toddlers to go to sleep can often be one of the more stressful parts of the day. The Infant & Toddler Forum is here to help with our toddler bedtime tips!