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Tummy Time
Tummy time is an important developmental process for babies. For many parent’s there are many questions and difficulties which can arise throughout the journey. Tummy time is defined as an infant being placed on their stomach whilst they are awake and supervised. It has been shown to have a positive effect on infant development and […]
Banana Peanut Bagel
SERVES 1 1 very ripe banana ½ wholemeal bagel 1 tablespoon natural crunchy peanut butter Peel the banana and mash it well in a bowl. Toast the bagel.
Bone Broth
Rich in gelatin and other nutrients essential for healthy cartilage/joints and digestive function, make bone broth a staple in your diet! Simple to make and store in large quantities, it’s the liquid base for all your soups, casseroles, pasta sauces etc. You can even salt it and enjoy as a hot drink. Ingredients Enough bones […]
Lentil, Sweet Potato & Pancetta Soup
Ingredients · 750ml (3 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock · 2 teaspoons olive oil · 1 large red onion, finely chopped · 2 celery sticks, trimmed, finely chopped · 50g pancetta, finely chopped · 2 garlic cloves, crushed · 500g sweet potato (kumara), peeled, cut into 1cm pieces · 400g can no-added-salt lentils, rinsed, […]
Chocolate Strawberries
Ingredients 1pint (2 cups) medium-large strawberries (18 to 20 strawberries) ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips or white vanilla baking chips 1 teaspoon shortening or vegetable oil Steps 1 Gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. 2 In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and […]
Gross Motor Development in Babies
Gross motor development involves the attainment of progressive motor (movement) milestones in your baby: Key areas to monitor in gross motor development include: Tummy time enjoyment and ability – Dislike/hate of tummy time Rolling ability – front to back/back to front Crawling – onset Crawling styles (e.g. all 4, Crab craw, Bum shuffling, One […]