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Welcome to the Annabel Karmel site for food and nutrition for baby and child...

		The Breastfeeding Diet Breastfeeding is very demanding on your energy levels. This is why it is also one of the most effective ways of regaining your pre-pregnancy weight. Read more

		Babies 6 Months: Best First Foods Another good first food is Baby Rice. Mixed with water, breast or formula milk, it’s easily digested and its milky taste makes an easy transition to solids. Read more

		Vegetarian: Importance of Calcium Calcium is important for the health and formation of bones and teeth and to begin with, breast or formula milk contains all the calcium that your baby needs. Read more

Top tip one...
When you breastfeed it is important to enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods every day.

Top tip two...
Beware of some of the rusks you can buy which are supposedly 'ideal for babies'. They can contain quite large amounts of sugar.

Top tip three...
Do not offer rich or very fatty meals when your child is unwell or just recovering.

Top tip four...
Kids' menus at restaurants often read like a fast food menu. Try my new healthy menu devised for Tootsies & Dexters' Restaurants