Sugary water cuts pain in newborns
A spoonful of sugar and a suck on a dummy might soon be the recommended treatment for a newborn baby in pain, if French researchers are to be believed. The new research has been welcomed as interesting...
View ArticleA spoonful of sugar, or six
PARENTS are being warned to read the ingredients lists of fruit drinks, often seen as a healthy alternative to pop, after research revealed that they sometimes contain more sugar than Coca Cola. Which?...
View ArticleFats and sugars in pregnancy
A healthy diet normally needs only very small quantities of fats and sugars and the same applies during pregnancy. Occasional treats of sweets or crisps are fine but there are often hidden fats and...
View ArticleAvoiding tooth decay in babies
A balanced, nutritious diet during your pregnancy and while breastfeeding will ensure your baby’s new teeth are strong. Breast or formula milk or cooled, boiled water are the best drinks for your...
View ArticleSugar sense for families!
Children do not need to eat large amounts of sugar, yet we in the Western world are consuming ever-increasing amounts of the stuff. It’s not always obvious, however, how much we are eating and where it...
View ArticleThe three second rule?
While processed foods are often seen as bad, for busy mums they are much safer than natural foods if dropped on the floor. That’s because the higher the salt or sugar content the less chance any...
View ArticleSTEP 5: Offer 6-8 drinks a day keeps your toddler hydrated
Offering your toddler around six to eight drinks per day of about 100-120mls will keep your toddler well hydrated. When toddlers do not drink enough: Dehydration may cause them to become lethargic...
View ArticleCould too much sugar affect your fertility?
We are a nation with a very sweet tooth. Whether it’s a biscuit with our cuppa, a bar of chocolate or a sponge pudding with lashings of custard, the temptation of sugar is all around us. We all know...
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