I received a press release saying that as of 1st April, Asda Pharmacy (in 218 Asda stores) will be giving out free Vitamin D to children above the age of 3. Apparently recent advice from the Chief Medical Officer has suggested that all high-risk groups (including children under 5) should take the supplement to top…
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Help for messy mealtimes!
Toddler mealtimes can be messy in our household so we were delighted to be offered a non-slip mat which might help! We were sent a red tortoise shaped mat which stuck to the dining table really easily. Once on, it meant the plate of food couldn’t slip all over the place whilst Edward fed himself….
Chocolate orange cupcakes
I found a bar of dark chocolate and orange languishing at the back of the fridge so thought I would try making some chocolate orange cupcakes. I used a basic cupcake recipe but added 50g of the melted dark chocolate. When they were cooked and cooled I then decorated them with a simple buttercream icing…
Gingerbread pancake recipe
Mmmm, gingerbread pancakes! I’ve been meaning to try these for a while but have been waiting to find a jar of molasses so I could make them the American way. I finally tracked down a jar in my local independent health food shop. Gingerbread pancake recipe The ingredients are simple: 12oz plain flour 1 tsp…
Real food for your little ones
We’re big fans of organic and were really pleased to hear that Organix has won the Baby, Infant and Children Food award at the Soil Association Organic Food Awards, with its Organic Apple & Strawberry / Apple & Peach Dual.We try to give Edward as much organic food as we can and always have a…
Heaven in a tub
Despite being 18 weeks pregnant I am happy to say I haven’t had any cravings, yet. I don’t really remember any with my first pregnancy either, although I did eat a few packs of Monster Munch. All this might be about to change. We were sent three tubs of Simply Ice Cream to taste. We…
Review: Annabel Karmel iPhone app
We were given the chance to try the new Annabel Karmel iPhone app called ‘Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding your Baby and Toddler’. I love my iPhone and I enjoy cooking for Edward so this was a perfect opportunity for me to try something new! My iPhone is stuffed full of apps to entertain Edward…
Review: Annabel Karmel baby purees
Annabel Karmel, the UK’s top parenting author on feeding babies and children, has just launched Annabel Karmel’s Organic Fresh Baby Purées. Edward loves trying new foods so we were sent Scrumptious Butternut Squash, Carrot and Salmon and My First Vegetable and Beef Casserole to try. They come in little pots so you can be sure…
Review: unbelievabowl set
Have you heard of the Unbelievabowl from Vital Baby? The unique Unbelievabowl™ has been designed to stick to your baby’s highchair or your tabletop with ultimate, super suction power. Simple and easy to attach, once securely locked in position your baby will not be able to remove the bowl or spill its contents, making mealtimes…