Food safety & hygiene

Babies are susceptible to tummy upsets so when it comes to food hygiene you can't be too careful. Stay up-to-date on the latest guidelines, and keep them safe in the kitchen by learning what to sterilise and when, safe storage times for frozen foods, and the risks of heating baby food in a microwave.

Why honey is dangerous for your baby

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Why honey is dangerous for your baby
With added sugar off the menu, honey seems to be the ideal sweetener - but it could actually spell danger for your baby
26 January 2011

Can you use a dishwasher instead of a steriliser?
It’s so easy to throw your baby’s feeding kit into the dishwasher, but could that busy-mum trick be putting your little one at risk?
02 December 2010

Is it safe to heat baby food in a microwave?
It’s one of our top labour-saving devices, but is the microwave a safe way to cook for your weaning baby?
19 November 2010

Safe storage times for frozen foods
A well-stocked freezer is a mum’s best friend, so here’s our guide to safe storage times for all those frozen foods
19 November 2010

How to make your kitchen a germ-free zone
Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to stomach upsets and other bugs, so follow our guide to keeping germs out of your kitchen
19 November 2010

When’s the safest time to introduce foods to your baby?
Introducing foods too soon could put your baby at risk of allergies, food poisoning and other health problems, so what can you safely give her and when?
19 November 2010

Safe ways to give your baby fruit
Babies love fruit, but did you know that some may fruit put her health at risk?
19 November 2010

What to do if your child has an allergic reaction to a food
From first aid measures to long-term precautions, here’s what you need to know about coping with a food allergy in your child
19 November 2010

Keeping your child safe in the kitchen
It’s one of the most hazardous rooms in the house, so how should you protect your little one from those potential kitchen dangers?
19 November 2010

What to sterilise and when
Counting the days until you can pack away the steriliser? Here’s the low down on what you should sterilise for feeding and weaning, and when you can finally stop
19 November 2010

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