Why Choose Baby-Led Weaning
What is baby-led weaning (BLW)? A form of feeding infants that allows them to feed them to self-feed. The food is offered in thick finger-size pieces and is soft and easily squishable between your fingers. This way, the food is both easy to hold but has a low risk of choking. Founded by Gill Rapley, […]
Why diets don’t work
Over the years, you or someone you know has probably tried a diet only to be left off worse than before. Whether it be that you gained weight back, gained more weight than when you started, you are exhausted mentally and physically, or even more confused; this is because our bodies are not meant to […]
The resolution to iron deficiency without a pill
What is the importance of iron? Iron is an essential mineral that your body needs to function optimally. Once it is absorbed in your body, it helps blood move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, and it helps muscles store and use oxygen. Low iron levels can impact energy levels, concentration, […]
Can I give my baby non-dairy milk?
Let’s talk about weaning your baby off of breastmilk or formula! Babies should start getting some solid foods, with a focus on iron-rich foods, starting around 6 months, and can start to be weaned off of formula around 9 months (if your baby is breastfed, continue to breastfeed until it no longer makes sense to […]