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

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Feeding a sick baby
Whether she has a tummy bug or a cold, what and when should your baby eat?
30 November 2012

Feeding a teething baby
It’s normal for babies and toddlers to go off their food when a tooth is coming. Here’s how to cope
30 November 2012

10 of the best vegetarian baby recipes
Whether you're raising your little one as a veggie, or just fancy a change from meat, here's our pick of the best meat-free meals for tots
24 February 2012

10 of the best dairy-free baby recipes
From first weaning through to toddler meals, try these tasty recipes for your milk-allergic baby
24 February 2012

When your baby has food allergies
It can be hard working out if your tot has a food allergy. Our nutritionist gives her advice on how to deal with babies with allergies…
14 October 2011

Q&A: My husband has a wheat allergy. Should I avoid giving my baby bread?
Allergies can run in the family, so read our expert advice on introducing potential trigger foods
27 January 2011

Q&A: I think my baby has a dairy intolerance. Should I exclude dairy from her diet?
Worried that your child can't stomach milk? Read our expert tips
27 January 2011

Feeding a child with a wheat allergy
With bread, pizza and pasta off the menu, just what do you feed a wheat-free child? Read on for the lowdown on coping with a wheat allergy
03 December 2010

Feeding a child with a glucose intolerance
It’s an uncommon intolerance, but can be difficult for a sweet-toothed toddler to cope with. Here’s how to help your child with her glucose-free diet
03 December 2010

Nut allergies: the facts you need to know
Nut allergies have the potential to be life-threatening, but are they as common as you think? Here’s our must-read guide
03 December 2010

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