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An eating disorder at 5?

A British study shows the high rate that young children are being treated for eating disorders. Read More

Nutrition

10 Lunch box tips

Don’t stress over school lunch, follow these great tips. Read More

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Pre-teen girls need vitamin D?

To have healthy bones pre-teen girls may need more vitamin D in winter. Read More

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Obese at age 3

Lu Zhihao from China weighs five times more than an average boy his age. Read More

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Susan de Wet, Breastfeeding Expert

Q My six month old is on Rice cereal at midday and pears or carrots in the afternoons, around 6h30. She will then have 2 bottles during the day, and one bottle after her bath in the evenings around 7h30. She seems happy and healthy, but I would like to know how much breastmilks she she needs on a daily basis. She is not on formula, and drinks the expressed milk of the previous day, as I am working and express 3 feeds during the day at work. She I also breastfeed her during the night, when she wakes up for a feed
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Crocs Chameleons

These colour-changing shoes for kids add a whole new dimension of fun to going for a walk outside. Read More...

Celeb kids go trick-or-treating

These celebs know how to start off the Halloween season. Check out their awesome kiddie costumes! Read More...

Naming remorse hits daft parents

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