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Managing food allergies in children: Tips for parents and caregivers

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How to build your child a balanced diet

It can be overwhelming to ensure your child manages to get all the nutrients they need. Nutritionist Nicola Inger Scruby says anyone with a toddler knows that sticking to guidelines can be tricky but offers her top tips for navigating fussy eating.

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Allergies in children: How to help

Parents fear their young children developing an allergy and in particular their children having a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. With allergies on the rise, what can parents do to reduce the likelihood of their child developing an allergy?

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What is colic? Soothing a 'colicky' baby

Colic is not a disease or diagnosis but a combination of baffling behaviors. Newborns experience substantial nervous system development in the first 12 weeks which can result in unsettled behaviour. So what are the theories and what can parents do?

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Fussiness and managing toddler mealtimes

Mealtimes with toddlers can be challenging. These years are a key time in the development of lifelong healthy eating habits and a child’s sense of autonomy. Encouraging them to choose healthy foods can make all the difference to their future lives.

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Starting on solids: How and when?

Starting a baby on solids? How do you know if your baby is ready for first foods? From around six months, each baby needs additional nutrients. What your baby learns during this stage can have an impact on their future eating behaviours and preferences.

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Reducing the risk of peanut allergies

Parents are acting quickly on current guidelines which advise introducing peanut products before a child turns one. In 2016 the guidelines changed in contrast with earlier advice which recommended parents wait till after their child’s first birthday.

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Predicting a child's weight or obesity

Until recently, parents with concerns their child is overweight haven’t had access to any easy answers. A new study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is helping experts reliably determine if a child will regain a healthy weight over time.

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