Special diets

Many babies and children require special diets, due to allergies and intolerances or dietary needs such as bringing up a vegetarian or vegan child. Find out how a special diet can also help children with asthma or autism.

Nut allergies: the facts you need to know

11 to 20 of 24 articles

Page:

Feeding a child with a soya allergy
Soya is found in a surprising number of foods, which can make avoiding it difficult. Here’s how to cope with bringing your child up on a soya-free diet
03 December 2010

Feeding a child with a dairy allergy
Getting used to living with a dairy allergy can take some time, for you and your child - but with practice, you’ll learn how to work around his problem
03 December 2010

(1)

Feeding a child with an egg allergy
Egg allergies vary in severity and can severely restrict your child’s diet, so just what do you need to know about choosing egg-free foods?
03 December 2010

Feeding a child with asthma
The right diet can minimise your child’s asthma symptoms and keep her healthy, so what should – and shouldn’t – she be eating?
03 December 2010

(1)

Feeding a child with autism
Sensory difficulties, routine issues and social anxieties can make mealtimes awkward if your child has autism, so how can you help him to eat a balanced diet?
03 December 2010

Feeding a child with eczema
It’s a common childhood complaint and can be distressing for you and your little one. So could problem foods be contributing to your child’s eczema?
03 December 2010

Weaning a vegetarian baby
Raising your baby on a meat-free diet? Here’s our guide to weaning him onto a healthy veggie regime
11 November 2010

Weaning a vegan baby
Bringing your baby up as a vegan can be challenging, but with some care and attention, you can make his diet a healthy one
11 November 2010

Spotting the symptoms of a food allergy
Would you know how to spot the signs of a food allergy? Here’s our guide to the most common symptoms
11 November 2010

(2)

Which foods are most likely to trigger an allergy?
Whether you’re about to embark on the weaning process or introducing new tastes to an older child, it pays to be aware of the foods that could cause an allergic reaction
11 November 2010

11 to 20 of 24 articles

Page:

Starting to wean meal planner
4 months meal planner
7-9 months meal planner
10-12 month meal planners