Questions tagged permissive
Hi, I am looking for recipes for wheat free for my eight month old. Can you help? Thanks Rebecca
Hi Rebecca, It can be really hard finding some recipes specifically for bubs with allergies and intolerances, so here are what I think two good s...
Hi Tanya and Ava, Habits such as hair twirling and thumb sucking are really things that we can`t do much about and she will grow out of it eventua...
Hi, Your bowel habits can change in early pregnancy. If you are concerned it is best to see your GP for a check up as you may have an infection or...
Hi, Cramping can be very common in the early weeks of pregnancy. It is from the uterus and the ligaments stretching as the baby grows. You can tak...
Hi There, Lactose intolerance has many theories some suggest it occurs from the ingestion of foreign compounds in foods that our bodies are unable...
Hi Jessica, Most brands of ice-cream have a reasonably long list of `stuff` in their ingredients, this can range from preservatives to thickeners ...
Hi There, Yes bubs around this age don’t as yet have a well developed swallowing reflex so lumpy food isn’t ideal for them as yet. Ar...
Hi Catherine, This is very normal. It may settle a bit over the next few months. If it is a lot you can catch this milk and freeze it for when you...
Hi Rhonda, Well done to you all, sounds like you have all put in a great deal of work and it is paying off, is so fabulous to see a bub tuck into ...
Hi There Edy`s Mum, In fact you can start right off the bat with ‘adult’ yoghurts, you will find generally they have less ‘other...
Hi There, Yes brekky can be one of the hardest meals to ensure variety. I like ideas like fruit compotes, yoghurt and banana, tapioca and fruit a...
Hi Donna, It must be upsetting that things don’t seem to be working. Keep on with the water, I am not sure how much your toddler is drinkin...
Hi There, Good question, quite technical too. Keep in mind that generally there is no single food that will solely provide you with 100% of you...
Hi There, Yes my first bub was the same, took delight in chomping, but it does pass, just a gentle ‘no’ and then start out again see...
Hi There, I am guessing that bub will be 7 months by the time you return to work so in effect you could start expressing milk now. Just offer b...
Hi Jen, I have a 2 year old who is only just nibbling teeny tiny bits of cheese. Cheese of course is a great, no, excellent source of calcium a...
Hi Sandy, I’m really glad you have found something that helps your son feel more comfortable, whether it is from reflux or not. It can somet...
Hi, When doing settling techniques it is best to apply them for all sleeps otherwise we send mixed messages. They also offer a clear and repetitiv...
Hi, There is no harm to your baby. Best wishes, Alex
Hi, This can be common in pregnancy. Still try to have calcium in another form such as cheese and yoghurt. It may pass. Best wishes, Alex
Hi There, It is reasonably common that some bubs while being interested in what you put to your mouth (remembering that ‘the mouth’ to...
Hi Emma, Glad you enjoyed the tip sheet. I totally know what you mean re Bornhoffen it is a lovely yoghurt but has a very traditional sour sort o...
Hi Lisa, Yes sounds like possibly those teeth are giving him trouble especially if he is more agreeable to softer more liquid foods. Keep offerin...
Hi Faith, Sounds to me as though you are buying a gorgeous yoghurt. Your yoghurt you mention is made from lactobacillus (same as the WHO mention ...
Hi Megan, It`s hard to say why the sudden change but it works for him so he will persist with the" Mummy cuddles, your bed" for as long as he can....
Hi, The MOST important thing you can do to get a child to sleep right through the night is to settle them awake and independently initially at nig...
Hi, How easily this does happen and so understandable we must give extra comfort to our babies when they are ill. Unfortunately some habits are ft...
Hi Jenny, If you have a cycle that is longer than 28 days then the pregnancy time is increased (by up to 5 days in your case) as you ovulate and c...
Hi Molly, This is very common in pregnancy. There are many drugs that haven’t really been tested during pregnancy but are thought that they ...
Hi Emma, You can try getting some regular exercise in the day and perhaps trying some yoga for pregnancy as this will help you relax and ‘sw...