Introducing Solids: What NOT to do!

MothersBabies Newsletter:  Introducing Solids: What NOT to do! 05/06/2023 To view the newsletter, click here. Introducing solids to your baby represents an opportunity to set them off on a path to enjoying nutritious, gut-healthy food for life… But it’s not always an easy task! Even the most well-thought out plans and über-prepared parents can come […]

3 Common Problems Faced When Introducing Solids

MothersBabies Newsletter:  3 Common Problems Faced When Introducing Solids 29/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here. Experiencing your child’s face light up when they discover a new world of flavours is a beautiful moment… But not every parent feels this way about introducing solids! In fact, for some, it can be an extremely challenging time!! […]

Solids and Baby Gut Health

MothersBabies Newsletter: Solids and Baby Gut Health 22/05/2023 To view the newsletter, click here. Some people dread it…some people find it exciting… but no matter where you are on this continuum, introducing solids to your bub is undoubtedly a milestone event! And it’s not just a milestone in terms of your daily activities from here […]

Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity

MothersBabies Newsletter:  Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity 24/04/2023 To view the newsletter, click here   Breastfeeding and Baby Immunity From the people who tell you to supplement with formula in case your supply isn’t enough for your baby to thrive, to the overly blunt ‘Breast is Best’ campaigns… From those who give you sideways glances when […]

Want a healthy gut? You may need more fibre

MothersBabies Newsletter:The One Thing you may need more of, for a healthy gut 29/09/2022 To view the newsletter, click here What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘fibre’? Metamucil? Keeping ‘regular’ 💩? Chocolate coated digestive biccies? Chances are, your thoughts go to something to do with your toilet trips… After […]

The proven probiotic strain that reduces baby allergies

MothersBabies Newsletter: The Proven Probiotic Strain that reduces Baby Allergies 22/09/2022 To view the newsletter, click here  “Back in my day, no-one was allergic to anything!” (Granny, aged 93).   Spoiler alert: Your Granny is (almost) right!  Allergies are on the rise, with an estimated 30% of the population now suffering from some form of allergic […]

Bifidobacterium: The Key to Reducing Infant Allergy?

Bifidobacterium: The Key to Reducing Infant Allergy? Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 11/08/2022 “Back in my day, no-one was allergic to anything!” (Granny, aged 93). Can you relate to this? Older relatives making sweeping statements about the lack of allergic disease in […]

A Solid Start to a Healthy Gut

MothersBabies Newsletter: A Solid Start to a Healthy Gut 01/08/2022 To view the newsletter, click here Do you feel confused by the conflicting advice you’ve received on what to feed your baby when introducing solids? Doctors, maternal child health nurses, influencers, naturopaths, your own parents…they all seem to have a different idea about exactly how, […]

A Solid Start

A Solid Start Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 23/07/2022 What, when, and how to introduce solids to your baby has to be one of the most confusing and divisive hurdles in that first year of your bub’s life…Your GP says one thing, […]

Hit 30 Plants a Week For the Win

Hit 30 Plants a Week For the Win Written by Clare Carrick ANutr BHSc (Nutrition and Health Promotion) Scientifically reviewed by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 17/07/2022 ‘Gut healing’… ‘Gut-friendly’…. ‘Gut Love’… A quick scan of our supermarket shelves shows that even our Big Food companies have cottoned on to just how important our gut […]