Preparing and planning your child's lunch for the week is a great way to save time and ensure that they have a great amount of variety in their meals. Variety is essential in your child’s lunch box throughout the week to ensure they won't get bored or form fussy eating habits in the future!
Big, exciting, changes lie ahead for your little one as they go to nursery or (pre) school in September, whether they’re starting for the first time or going back after the long Summer holidays.
But getting ready for the September start-date not only means the practical side of what to pack in your lunch bag and how on earth you get name tags to stay on clothes all year! There’s also the emotional side of preparing your little one for going out on their own.
Spoon-fed weaning, baby-led weaning, self-feeding…..there are so many different approaches to weaning that it is hard to know which is the best strategy for you and your baby. Add this to the stress of knowing which foods to introduce when, juggling family mealtimes with baby-appropriate foods and of course all the mess that comes with letting your baby explore and enjoy new foods and you could be heading for a weaning nightmare!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it fuels you and get you ready for the day ahead. Plus, in our book it’s the yummiest!Don’t be surprised, however, when first weaning your baby if they aren’t that interested to start with. All many babies will want at first is milk and a cuddle. When they are ready to join in however, here are a few fun suggestions that may just bring a smile to their face!