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The Breastfeeding Diet  

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.

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Babies 6 months - First Foods  

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.

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Vegetarian - The Importance of Calcium  

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.

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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