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  1. Introducing solid foods for babies

    First foods for babies can be prepared easily and cheaply at home without salt, seasonings and sweeteners.

  2. Baby care - weaning

    Be guided by your baby and let them set the pace when weaning and introducing solid foods.

  3. Toddlers and fussy eating

    If you restrict yourself to a narrow range of foods, your child will notice and copy your wariness.

  4. Food and your life stages

    The nutritional requirements of the human body change as we move through different life stages.

  5. Iron and iron deficiency

    About iron and iron deficiency - symptoms, stages, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, who is at risk, daily intake, food sources and supplements.

  6. Food allergy and intolerance

    Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction.

  7. Breastfeeding - deciding when to stop

    It is up to you and your baby to decide when breastfeeding should stop.

  8. Constipation and children

    A healthy diet, plenty of fluids, exercise and regular toilet habits can help relieve constipation in children

  9. Evacuating with infants in an emergency - Advice for parents and carers

    In an emergency, it is recommended that all infants and their carers evacuate early or immediately when advised by emergency services.

  10. Infant reflux

    Reflux is common in babies and causes no pain or problems with weight gain in most babies.

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