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Healthy Eating

Weaning Your Baby

Moving on to solid foods is one of the first big steps for your baby towards growing up. It's an exciting time - but watch out, things could get messy!

Butterfly If you're just starting weaning, our guide is here to help you every step of the way. We like to think we've got all the nutrition essentials covered... without overcomplicating things! And if your baby is already eating some solids, we've got some useful healthy eating advice and great recipes for you to try.

If you have any problems weaning your baby, or are concerned about any aspect of your baby's health you should contact your GP or health visitor.

Toddlers And Pre-Schoolers

“My biggest advice for feeding toddlers is to get creative. Just like us, children like variety and whilst bangers and mash might be a favourite, serve it up three times a week and the novelty soon wears off. Try to vary the menu from week to week, use lots of colour, interesting shapes, stories, sauces for dipping and foods that can be eaten with your fingers. It might seem like it will take a lot of effort, but you'd be surprised how the smallest changes to a meal makes your toddler see it in a whole new light.”

Try to sit down together to eat as often as possible, so your children can watch and learn from you. If they see you trying different foods and enjoying them, they might be more inclined to too. If you can, involve the children in preparing supper, they're more likely to eat what they've had a hand in, even if it is just the odd stir!

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Have a read through the rest of our section on feeding your toddler or preschooler, and get some more top tips and ideas!

Our Nutritionist

Meet Sarah, our nutritionist!

When we decided to put together our healthy eating web pages, we wanted to provide clear and reliable information to help you in feeding your baby and family.

Sarah Bernard is a Registered Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society and has written on all aspects of healthy eating for The Food Standards Agency, the Government's independent department on food and nutrition. Sarah has worked with a number of major UK retailers creating foods especially for children, so has been at the heart of understanding children's likes and dislikes for many years.

Sarah is also a mother of two young children herself, and so has experienced the joys and trials of children's eating habits first hand...

“Erin (now 4) was a dream to wean! A bouncing hungry baby from day one, she took to baby rice like a duck to water and never looked back. Steamed mashed turnip, pureed beetroot, you name it, she happily ate it, and I started to wonder what all the fuss was about!”

“Then Darcey (now 2) came along, and I realised I had met my match! Food was thrown, refused, and smeared in her hair - pretty much anything other than actually eaten. Feeding Darcey has been a game of tactics and cunning!”

“It's made me realise that often it's not just what you feed your children, but how you do it that's important. I've also learnt that when things aren't going well, it can be highly emotional and frustrating, no matter how much you know about the theory of nutrition.”

“So I've scoured the resources, chatted to Mums and with other children's nutrition experts and brought all their pearls of wisdom together here for you. I hope it sets you off in the right direction, or gives you a few ideas to keep things interesting!”

“Happy pureeing!
Sarah”

Getting Started

Your baby will be ready to start trying solid foods at around six months.

Catepillar At six months old, most babies can sit with support and control their heads; they have more interest in food and are starting to have the coordination to move foods around their mouths. Their immune systems are becoming much stronger - remember up until now everything they have eaten has been pure breast milk or sterilized formula. Babies who are weaned before 6 months have a greater risk of developing allergies or infection.

If you feel you want to wean your baby before six months, talk to your GP or health visitor, but never give solid foods to a baby under 17 weeks (4 months). If your baby was premature, you will probably be advised to wait until at least 17 weeks after their due date.

Preparing foods for your baby

Baby rice, a form of cooked ground rice made especially for babies is a great first food as it has a smooth texture and a bland flavour. Simply mix the powdered rice with your baby's normal milk - the milk helps it to taste a bit familiar!

“It's a good idea to make purees and other foods for your baby at home - it's cheaper than commercial baby foods and you are in control of exactly what goes in!”

When cooking for your baby make sure that everything like utensils and saucepans are really clean, and remember to wash your hands. For purees, wash, peel and chop your choice of fruit or vegetable and cook over a gentle heat with a little water until soft. Then puree to a smooth consistency with a hand blender or liquidiser. If it's still a bit thick you could add a little milk or any leftover cooking water. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, decant the cubes into freezer bag labelled with the contents and date of cooking - freeing up your ice cube trays for the next batch. Baby foods can be kept in the freezer for up to six weeks. Remember not to add sugar, salt or honey to your babies foods.

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Fully defrost just the amount of food you think your baby will eat, and heat through until piping hot then allow to cool. Test the temperature before giving it to your baby. If you use a microwave for defrosting and cooking, stir the food well and test to check for 'hot spots'. Don't reheat the food more than once and throw away any half eaten foods.

“A few weeks before I started weaning each of the girls I sat them in their high chairs for 10 minutes during some of our mealtimes. They watched us eat and played with plastic baby bowls and weaning spoons - so when the time came to put some real food in the bowl everything else felt a bit familiar already! ”

First tastes - What is that?!

Up until now, the only taste or texture your baby has known has been their milk, so new tastes will come as quite a surprise!

To begin with your baby will be just getting used to the idea of eating solid foods. They will probably actually eat very little and you should therefore continue their milk feeds as normal. They should still be having around 500-600mls milk a day, but this will vary from baby to baby. If your baby is eating significantly more or less than this, or you have any concerns about their eating and weight, check with your health visitor or GP.

“I'll never forget the look of complete shock on Erin's face at her first taste of apple puree - I just wish I'd had a camera on standby!”

Weeks 1 And 2

Start slowly, at just one meal a day and give 1-2 teaspoons of baby rice mixed to a smooth puree with their normal milk (breast or formula).

Pig Choose a time when you are not rushed to get started - lunchtime usually works well either before, halfway through or after your baby's normal milk. Sit your baby in a high chair or on your lap, and gently feed them using a small weaning spoon. They will probably spit out the first few mouthfuls, but try a little each day and they will slowly begin to trust that it's actually a good idea! Don't push the food on your baby; let them go at their own pace. Let them hold the spoon if they want - and be prepared for it to get messy! Bibs are essential, and something to protect the floor if you have carpets can save a lot of stress. Be warned - this is not a job to be done in your best clothes!

After a few days of baby rice, you can begin to expand their repertoire. Other good first foods include cooked, pureed:

Carrot
Parsnip
Sweet potato
Apple and pear
Ripe banana and mango - this can be mashed to a smooth consistency without cooking

Formula and breast milk are quite sweet so babies tend to have a sweet tooth to begin with - so fruit and root vegetables tend to be popular. Don't be tempted to add sugar to your cooking, your baby will get used to the flavours as they are. If your baby is less than 6 months old at weaning, check our list of 'foods to avoid' as some of the early weaning foods here are not suitable for babies under 6 months.

Tree If you like, only introduce a new food every 2-3 days, giving more of the original foods like baby rice in between - that way you can see if any of the foods cause a reaction or tummy upset for your baby. If there is a history of allergy in your immediate family, like eczema, asthma, hay fever or other food allergies, talk to your health visitor. In this case you may want to avoid high-risk foods like wheat, eggs, nuts and fish until 9-12 months.

Not all babies take to eating solids as eagerly as others:

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Weeks 3 And 4

Your baby will be slowly getting the hang of eating solids and may be keen for more meals and a wider variety of tastes. Start serving a small amount of solids at teatime, and then introduce breakfast. Your baby should still be having their normal milk (500-600 mls a day), but if your baby is eating solids well they might like a few sips of water from a beaker or cup with mealtimes.

Try introducing a wider variety of fruit and vegetables like courgettes, cauliflower, melon, peaches and plums.

Some fish, meat, poultry and full fat milk products like cheese and yogurts can be given now. Check the ingredients listing on your yogurts - some can contain artificial flavours or colours.

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When your baby is still having all their milk feeds and eating three meals of specially prepared foods a day it can feel a bit like a circus of kitchen preparation.

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Hang on in there! Soon they will be eating a much wider range of family foods and fitting in with mealtimes - it does get easier!

7 - 10 Months

Your baby is probably enjoying 3 small solid meals a day now alongside their milk (still around 600mls/day).

As they grow more confident you can try more new foods, and start introducing more minced or pureed family foods provided they do not contain salt or too much sugar. Your baby may be able to start to eat slightly thicker textures, but again be led by your baby on what they can manage.

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Start to think about the balance of nutrients your baby is getting from their solids and include:

Starchy carbohydrate foods - cereals, potatoes, rice, bread
Fruit and vegetables - as wide a variety as possible!
Milk and calcium rich foods - cheese, yogurt, green vegetables
Protein and iron containing foods - meat, poultry, fish, eggs, liver and lentils

Plaice is a great fish to start with, and salmon and cod can be popular too. Chicken and lamb make good first meats to try, as they are quite mild in flavour. At around six months, baby's iron reserves can be quite low so it's a good idea to start to include red meats - minced beef casserole pureed with mashed potato can be a favourite!

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Try to limit the number of sugary and fatty foods like cakes and biscuits your baby has, as whilst they contain a concentrated source of energy they don't contain many other nutrients. Babies under 1 should also have less than 1g salt (0.4g sodium) per day. Breast and bottle fed babies get about the right amount of salt in their milk, but once you start weaning it's important to keep an eye on salt intake. Don't add salt to cooking or water for boiling vegetables and pasta, and only use commercially produced foods designed especially for babies. Salt levels in ready meals, soups and sauces will be too high for babies, so always check the labels. Remember 1g is their maximum recommended intake, it's better to be lower than higher.

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Although it's really important that your baby gets a balanced diet, they also need to enjoy themselves when they are eating. Relax in the knowledge that the odd biscuit or treat really isn't going to hurt, just make sure they are getting a good balance of nutritious foods as well!

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At this age your baby may be showing an interest in feeding themselves. Offer tempting soft finger foods like:

Pieces of fruit, like banana, peach, avocado
Lightly steamed vegetables, such as carrots or broccoli
Fingers of bread or pitta bread
Slices of cheese, like mild cheddar

It's always good to remember that normal healthy eating guidelines don't apply to under 5's, so it is ok if they seem to be having more fat in their meals than the rest of the family.

10 - 12 Months

At around this age babies begin crawling and then walking. Suddenly they are far more active than when they were spending the day just rolling around on a rug. You may find that alongside encouraging them to eat more at mealtimes, they need to snack in between meals. They'll also still be having around 600mls (20oz) of milk a day.

As solids become a more important part of your baby's diet, try to be sure they are getting enough variety.

Aim each day for:

3-4 portions of starchy carbohydrate like bread, rice, potatoes, cereals and pasta
5 mini portions of fruit and vegetables
3 portions of foods containing calcium like milk, cheese and yogurt
2-3 portions of foods containing protein like meat, fish, cheese or eggs

You should encourage them to eat 2 portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily like salmon, mackerel or trout. Girls should have no more than 2 portions of oily fish a week and boys should have no more than 4.

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“Not all babies love their food - if you've got a picky eater don't despair. Keep trying to be creative with your food ideas, check out our tips and keep in close contact with your health visitor. If your baby is gaining weight and height and your GP is happy with their overall health, try to relax and just keep an eye on things. I know it's easier said than done - especially if you are going to the weighing clinic almost every week with your fingers crossed! Darcey was exactly one of these babies and it was a source of stress for some time. But here she is at 2, still quite a tiny little thing - but it would seem perfectly healthy!”

Finger foods will probably become ever more popular and as babies start to be able to manage lumpier foods they can also try firmer finger foods like toast or rice cakes. Your baby may be determined to spoon-feed themselves, with varying levels of success, so have a spare one on standby to help them out from time to time.

“Don't be influenced by the superhuman baby at playgroup who is already munching whole apples at 8 months (it seems there is always one!). There's no rush, it's really important to go at your babies pace.”

Milk And Other Drinks

Up to the age of 1 year your baby will still be having around 600ml of formula or breast milk a day. Cows, goats or sheep's milk should not be used as a drink until after 12 months as they don't contain enough iron.

Cow Fully breast fed babies don't need any water until they start eating solid food. Once your baby begins weaning, water is a good alternative drink to milk. Give cooled boiled tap water to babies under 6 months. Bottled water is not suitable for young babies because of its mineral content. If you need to use bottled water, check the sodium content and choose one with less than 200 milligrams ('mg') per litre.

Fruit juices like orange and apple can provide vitamin C, which might help iron absorption after a meal. However, giving fruit juices can reduce a baby's appetite for their milk or solids. Avoid giving fruit juice to babies under six months, and for babies over six months only give fruit juice well diluted with water at mealtimes. Fruit juice is sugary and acidic and therefore should be avoided between meals to protect tiny teeth.

Bee Water and fruit juice are best given in a beaker, not a bottle. This can help stop a baby becoming confused, especially if they are still being breast-fed. It's particularly important not to have fruit juice from a bottle as this can contribute to tooth decay. This is because when a baby drinks from a bottle they tend to drink more slowly, often using the bottle for comfort; the liquid pools in their mouth around the bottle teat, so they are effectively 'bathing' their teeth in the juice. Spouted beakers allow the drink to 'bypass' some of the teeth and can be drunk more quickly, meaning mouth acids are returned to normal more quickly.

Fizzy drinks, squash, low calorie and diet drinks, tea and coffee aren't suitable for babies. They don't contain many other nutrients and could fill your baby up so she/he is not hungry for more nutritious foods.

Foods To Avoid

Under the age of six months, if you do begin early weaning under the guidance of your health visitor, there are some foods you should try to avoid. This can be because they carry a higher risk of food poisoning or your baby developing an allergy.

You should avoid giving your baby:

Soft, unpasteurised and blue cheeses
Peanuts
Other nuts
Seeds
Cow's milk
Wheat or other gluten containing foods like oats, rye and barley
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish
Honey
Liver
Seeds

It is also best to avoid:

Processed foods that haven't been specifically made for babies
Wholegrain or 'brown' grains and cereals
Excess salt

After the age of 6 months some of the above may be introduced, but you should still avoid:

Shark, swordfish or marlin - these contain mercury at a level that may damage a baby's nervous system
Raw shell fish
Raw or lightly cooked eggs
Whole and chopped nuts - these pose a choking risk to under 5's. However, you could try ground or crushed nuts instead.
Watch out for other choking hazards like grapes, cherry tomatoes, seeds and larger lumps of meat or potato.
Honey

Make sure everything is well chopped until you are sure they can manage larger lumps.

Babies under 1 year of age should have less than 1g salt (0.4g sodium) per day. Don't add salt to cooking and check the label of processed foods like sauces and cereals. It is best to stick to foods produced specifically for babies if you are not sure.

After 6 months, wholegrain rice and cereals can be given occasionally, but they are lower in calories, high in fibre and can interfere with mineral absorption. It is better to give plain white rice and pasta more frequently.

What To Give

By the age of 1 most toddlers are eating the same foods as the rest of the family, although they may need a little extra mashing still, but the world of cooking separate meals has (thank goodness!) been left well behind.

Young children need a variety of different foods to get a balance of nutrients.

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What's Different

When your baby turns 1 year old there are a few changes that can be made to their diet:

Whole milk can be given as a drink instead of formula
Honey can be introduced, but avoid giving frequently due to the risk of tooth decay
Don't be surprised if a baby who was a great eater starts to become picky! As children get older they are looking to assert their independence and one way to do it is by refusing last weeks favourite meal!

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And unlike the rest of the family...

Don't only give high bran cereals, brown rice and wholegrain pasta. These high fibre foods contain less calories that their more processed white versions and can interfere with mineral absorption, so although it might go 'against the grain', don't be afraid to serve up some white pasta and rice.
Growing children need plenty of energy so it is okay for them to have a higher fat diet that the rest of the family. Use full fat yogurts and cheeses and get a balance of saturated (from animal products), monounsaturated (from olive and rapeseed oils) and polyunsaturated (from vegetable oils and spreads). Fat also carries fat-soluble Vitamins like A and D so there are lots of reasons not to be afraid to include a bit more fat in your toddler's diet.
1-5 year olds may also benefit from a supplement of Vitamins A, C and D, although children who eat a varied diet and have a good appetite may not need it. Speak to your health visitor for more information, as you may be able to get them for free.

Milk And Other Drinks

Up to the age of 1 year old, children should only be given breast and formula milk as a drink as cows milk does not contain sufficient iron, although cows milk can be used in cooking from 6 months onwards. From 1 year onwards whole cows milk may be given for drinking. From 2 years onwards, providing they are getting sufficient calories and eating a balanced diet, they can have semi skimmed milk. Skimmed or one percent milk isn't suitable for children until the age of 5 years because it does not contain enough calories or Vitamin A.

Between meals, water and milk are the best options for drinking. You might choose to give well-diluted fruit juice at meal times but try to limit sugary drinks like squash and lemonade. They contain high levels of sugar that can be damaging to teeth. Protect tiny teeth by brushing twice a day and make sure you visit the dentist regularly.

Staying well hydrated is important so offer a drink with every meal and at least once between meals. If it's hot or your child is being particularly active they might need more than this.

Foods To Avoid

Toddlers can eat mostly the same foods as adults, but there are still a few exceptions to avoid:

Raw and partly cooked eggs, due to a risk of salmonella. Ensure the white and yolk of eggs are fully cooked.

Whole and chopped nuts pose a choking risk to under 5's: try ground or crushed instead. Watch out for other choking hazards like grapes, cherry tomatoes, seeds and larger lumps of meat or potato. Make sure everything is well chopped until you are sure they can manage them.

Shark, swordfish and marlin: these fish contain high levels of mercury that may affect a child's developing nervous system. You may also want to avoid raw shellfish to reduce the chance of food poisioning.

Peanuts can pose a potential risk for children who suffer from, or whose direct family (parents, siblings) have allergic conditions such as hay fever, asthma, eczema or other food allergies. If this is the case check with your doctor or health visitor before giving your child peanuts. If no family history exists, crushed or ground peanuts can be given from 6 months onwards, but as with any new food you give your child, observe them closely to check they don't have an adverse reaction.

Children between 1 and 3 years are recommended to eat no more than 2g salt (0.8g sodium) per day, so avoid adding salt to home cooking, boiling water for vegetables or having salt at the table. Remember if your child sees you adding salt to your food they will want to do the same so lead by example! Most adults in the UK also eat too much salt, so you can give your health a boost at the same time! Processed foods like ready meals, ready made soups and sauces can be high in salt so use sensibly.

Some children react to certain foods or additives like caffeine or artificial food additives by becoming irritable or disruptive. If you think your child is affected, try and minimise intakes of these products, but don't cut out whole groups of food without consulting your health visitor or a dietician.

Our Yummy Products

Little Yeo's 6 Pack

Developed for children from as young as six months, our 6 pack of deliciously creamy yogurts is perfect for weaning. Our organic whole milk yogurt has a thick and creamy texture that stays on the spoon, to avoid any messy moments!

Little Yeos 6 Pack The small pot size (55g) makes them ideal for smaller appetites whilst also helping to reduce waste.

Our creamy organic probiotic yogurt is combined with smooth organic fruit purees to give yogurt flavours that are great for developing young children's palettes.

And even better... the yogurts in our 6 pack are sweetened only with concentrated fruit juice, so are just perfect for weaning your baby.

Boasting just six natural ingredients and no artificial sweeteners, colourings or preservatives, our Little Yeo's contain just simple organic goodness that will put a big smile on everyone's face!

Ingredients

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (85%), Organic Concentrated Apple Juice, Organic Strawberry Puree (5%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (85%), Organic Concentrated Apple Juice, Organic Peach Puree (5%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (85%), Organic Concentrated Apple Juice, Organic Raspberry Puree (5%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Nutritional Information

Energy: 437kJ/104Kcal
Carbohydrate: 10.4g (of which sugars 9.4g)
Protein: 5.0g
Fat: 4.6g (of which saturates 3.1g)
Fibre 0.6g
Sodium 0.07g
Calcium: 190mg

Typical Values Per Pot (55g):

Energy: 238kJ/57Kcal

Carbohydrate: 5.7g (of which sugars 5.2g)

Protein: 2.7g

Fat: 2.5g (of which saturates 1.7g)

Fibre 0.3g

Sodium 0.04g

Calcium: 100mg

1 pot = 12% of RDA of CALCIUM

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Little Yeo's 4 Pack

For growing tots with a larger appetite, our 4 pack of Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot and Peach is an ideal calcium rich snack for growing bones. These 90g pots, slightly larger than our 6 pack, are just the right size for your children, at any time of the day.

Little Yeos 4 Pack Made from thick and creamy organic probiotic yogurt combined with smooth organic fruit purees our yogurt flavours are perfect to develop young children's palettes.

Boasting just six ingredients - all of which are natural and organic, and with no artificial sweeteners, colourings or preservatives, our Little Yeo's contain just simple organic goodness that will put a big smile on everyone's face!

Ingredients

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (88%), Organic Strawberry Puree (5%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (88%), Organic Apricot Puree (5%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (88%), Organic Raspberry Puree (5%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (88%), Organic Peach Puree (5%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Nutritional Information

Energy: 457kJ/109Kcal
Carbohydrate: 11.9g (of which sugars 10.4g)
Protein: 5.1g
Fat: 4.6g (of which saturates 3.1g)
Fibre: Trace
Sodium: 0.1g
Calcium: 200mg

Energy: 411kJ/98Kcal
Carbohydrate: 10.7g (of which sugars 9.4g)
Protein: 4.6g
Fat: 4.1g (of which saturates 2.8g)
Fibre: trace
Sodium: 0.1g
Calcium: 180mg

1 pot = 22% of RDA of CALCIUM

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Chocolate Mousse

A smooth and creamy milk chocolate mousse made with organic whole milk and fresh organic cream - a perfect treat for your little ones, full of natural ingredients.

We've added four to the pack, so mums and dads can sneak the odd one or two as well - that's if you're allowed!

The mousses are the perfect size for a children's treat and the list of ingredients will reassure any parent that they aren't giving them any products filled with strange sounding ingredients.

Ingredients

Organic Whole Milk, Organic Whipping Cream (30%), Organic Milk Chocolate (10%) (contains: Organic Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Whole Milk Powder, Organic Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)), Organic Sugar, Organic Skimmed Milk Powder, Organic Cocoa Power (contains: Acidity Regulator: Potassium Carbonate), Beef Gelatine, Organic Tapioca Starch

Nutritional Information

Typical Values Per 100g:

Energy: 1040kj / 250kcal
Carbohydrate: 15.8g (of which sugars 15.1g)
Protein: 5.7g
Fat: 18.2g (of which saturates 11.3g)
Fibre: 0.9g
Sodium: 0.06g
Calcium: 145mg

Typical Values Per 60g pot:

Energy: 624kj / 150kcal
Carbohydrate: 9.5g (of which sugars 9.1g)
Protein: 3.5g
Fat: 10.9g (of which saturates 6.8g)
Fibre: 0.5g
Sodium: 0.04g
Calcium: 87mg

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Yeo Tubes

Yeo tubes Help your children to enjoy healthy eating both at school and home with our Yeo's tubes. Yeo's are made from thick, creamy probiotic organic yogurt and organic fruit puree.

Containing three delicious flavours: Strawberry, Apricot and Raspberry, Yeo's are packaged in fun squeezable tubes, making an ideal yummy (and mess free!) treat for children on the go.

And, great for the Summer, they can even be put in the freezer, so your children can ensure a really chilled treat at any time!

Free from artificial flavourings, sweeteners or preservatives, Yeo's contains only the best natural organic ingredients. They are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians, so everyone can enjoy our delicious creamy yogurt!

Ingredients

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (83%), Organic Strawberry Puree (9%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (83%), Organic Apricot Puree (9%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt (83%), Organic Raspberry Puree (9%), Organic Sugar, Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice

Nutritional Information

Energy: 478kJ / 114kcal
Carbohydrate: 12.7g (of which sugars 11.2g)
Protein: 5.6g
Fat: 4.5g (of which saturates 3.1g)
Fibre: <0.5g
Sodium: 0.07g
Calcium: 190mg

Typical Values Per 40g tube:

Energy: 191kJ / 46kcal

Carbohydrate: 5.1g (of which sugars: 4.5g)

Protein: 2.2g

Fat: 1.8g (of which saturates 1.2g)

Fibre: 0.2g

Sodium: 0.03g

Calcium: 76mg

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FAQs

Allergies

“My husband is allergic to almonds and pears. Is there a chance my baby will be too?”

Babies of families who have a history of allergy have a higher risk of developing a food allergy. This includes if a sibling or parent has a food allergy themselves, or any other form of allergy like hay fever, asthma and eczema. If this is the case you should speak to your health visitor or GP well before you plan to start weaning. They may refer you to a medical allergy specialist before you give your baby common allergenic foods like nuts, eggs and shellfish. Your baby may not necessarily be allergic to the same foods as their father, but as he already has a diagnosed allergy there is an increased chance your child will develop an allergic condition or food allergy themselves.

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Eating Too Much

“My baby seems to want to eat all the time, can I feed him/her too much?”

Babies usually have an excellent ability to regulate how much they are eating - as do we grown ups! Many of us have just lost the ability to eat driven by our hunger and are guided by our emotions or desire for chocolate cake instead! Provided your baby seems happy with the quantities they are eating there is no need to limit how much they eat. Don't worry if your baby seems a little on the chubby side - most babies are, until they learn to crawl and walk, when they start using up lots of calories and tend to develop a leaner shape. If your baby is following their expected growth percentiles do not worry, a few rolls of fat around the thighs are all part of being a baby! If your baby puts on weight faster than expected, or if they are sick or seem to have stomach discomfort after a meal, speak to your health visitor or GP.

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Eating Vegetables

“My toddler is quite good at eating fruit, but I really struggle to get him to eat his vegetables. Any ideas?”

Babies are brought up on breast or formula milk for the first 6 months of their lives - it's quite sweet so they often seem to have a preference for fruit over vegetables. Try:

Giving lots of root vegetables, like carrots and parsnips. Roasted in little vegetable oil they get a lovely caramelised flavour that can be popular.
Encourage your toddler to eat raw vegetables cut into colourful strips like red pepper, cucumber and celery. Offer a tasty mild dip like humus or pureed avocado to go with the vegetables.
Make pasta sauces with either very finely diced or pureed vegetables. Sometimes it's the bitty texture that puts kids off.
Dream up a story...

“In our house kidney beans are 'magic beans' to help you grow up tall like Jack's beanstalk, and mange touts and sugar snaps are 'sleeping crocodiles' - quick, eat them before they wake up!”

Get creative on a plate - use colourful veg to make silly faces, or stand broccoli in mashed potatoes to make a forest.
Use cookie cutters to cut bread to interesting shapes and sizes to make toast.
Get silly - half a corn on the cob speared carefully onto a fork makes a great 'corny-pop'.
Pizza is a great vehicle for all kinds of finely chopped veg like mushrooms and peppers.

Even if your toddler claims not to like a particular vegetable, pop a few on their plate - if it doesn't cause a storm - you may find them absent-mindedly eating them later in the meal. But don't get into a confrontation - if they don't want to eat them, don't worry about it and try again another day.

It's useful to know that a lot of the nutrients found in vegetables are also in fruits, so encourage their fruit intake with a wide variety of different options.

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Fussy Eater

“My baby had a really healthy appetite, but now she's 18 months it seems to have slowed down, and she's getting really fussy.”

During the first year babies are growing faster than at any other time in their lives - and everything seems to revolve around eating. As they move into the second year, although they still have a high-energy requirement for their size, that rate of growth is beginning to slow. They are also really developing into little people and start to try and assert their independence in whatever way they can. They might not be able to decide when it's bath time, but they can choose if they are going to eat cabbage tonight!

Don't be concerned if their appetite seems to have dropped off a little, provided they are still growing and gaining weight. Try a few of our tricks to tempt reluctant taste buds:

Don't feel you can't offer a dessert at both lunch and dinner - custard, yogurt, rice pudding and fruit based desserts can provide plenty of energy and extra nutrients as well.
Make a real meal of breakfast - offer yogurt, toast, pancakes or eggs alongside cereals. The more variety you offer the more they are likely to eat in total.
It can be tempting when children aren't eating well to serve up their favourites almost every day. The danger with this is that when the novelty wears off you don't even have a favourite dish to fall back on when they refuse everything else.
Make meals a social occasion:

“Darcey always seems to eat most when we have a special 'Sunday lunch' in the dining room. The girls get involved laying out brightly coloured napkins and have special plastic 'champagne' glasses with diluted juice as 'children's wine!'.”

Have 2 or 3 different foods on a plate rather than a 'one pot supper'. She might not eat the chilli, but at least if she eats the rice and chopped avocado it is a start! That way you don't feel inclined to offer another completely new meal, which can lead to a downward spiral of providing three or four different options for every meal!
Try not to give anything but water for at least an hour before a meal. Filling up on snacks and drinks, like milk, close to meals can reduce their appetite.
Sometimes a novel packaging format can make everyday foods interesting again. Try yogurt from a tube for a fun change from a pot, or serve it up in a brightly coloured character dish.
Encourage your child to help in the preparations. Even the youngest of children can have a go at filling toasted pitta bread with tuna!

Remember children's appetites can fluctuate from day to day, and if you are concerned about your child's eating habits, you should speak with your GP or health visitor.

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Getting Enough Iron

“I've been fully breast-feeding my baby for 6 months and am now starting to wean them. I'm concerned about getting enough iron in their diet, as I know levels can be particularly low in breast fed babies. Is this true and what can I do to help?”

Yes it is true that babies are generally born with enough iron stores to last for around six months, and after that they need an external source. Breast milk contains very little iron and is therefore not able to provide everything they need at this stage.

It's important to have sufficient iron in the diet as it is an essential component of haemoglobin that is found in red blood cells. This helps oxygen to be transported around the body from the lungs to where it is required in organs and tissues.

Iron from the diet is found in two different forms, 'haem' iron is found in red meat and offal and is quite well absorbed by the body (20-30%). 'Non-haem' iron is found in plant foods and only around 10% is absorbed. Most of the iron in our bodies is in our blood but some can be stored elsewhere, such as in the liver.

Good meat sources of iron are red meats and offal (like liver). Vegetable sources include leafy green vegetables like spinach, pulses and beans (like lentils and haricot beans), some dried fruits (like apricots and figs) and wholegrain bread.

Giving Vitamin C rich foods with a meal can improve absorption, so serve meals with diluted fruit juice or plenty of vegetables and fruit. Avoid giving tea as a drink as it can decrease absorption.

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Omega 3 Recommendations

“Can you explain the oily fish omega 3 recommendations? Why are they different for girls?”

It is recommended that girls eat 1, but no more than 2, portions of oily fish a week, and that boys eat no more than 4.

It's important to eat oily fish because of the long chain omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids they contain. These are known as EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid). They are important for a baby's developing nervous system and help prevent heart disease in later life.

However, oily fish can also contain low level pollutants like PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) and dioxins that can build up in the body over time. There is no immediate effect, but they could affect the development of a girl's eggs, which develop over a long period of time, if they then go on to have babies as an adult. As a boy's sperm are continually replenished they do not have the same cumulative issues. The benefits of eating oily fish however are considered to outweigh any risk.

Some animal products, like milk, also contain omega 3. This is in the form of the short chain fatty acid, ALA (Alpha-linolenic Acid). The body is able to convert some ALA into EPA and DHA, although the efficiency with which the body is able to do this can be quite low and varies between individuals, and it appears women are more able to do this than men. Organic milk usually contains higher ALA levels than conventionally farmed milks.

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Special Drinks

“I've seen lots of baby juice drinks and herbal drinks available. Should I be buying these for my baby?”

Your baby has no need for special baby drinks. They may be useful if you are 'on the go' and don't have access to clean water or their usual milk, but often these drinks contain added sugar (or unwanted sweeteners) which could fill your baby up making them less hungry for nutritious foods at mealtimes. Water and milk are the best choices for your baby between meals, and it's best to give only water within an hour of mealtimes.

Other drinks that aren't a good choice for your baby include:

Tea and coffee
Fizzy drinks and squash
Diet low calorie drinks
Flavoured waters
Anything containing alcohol

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Using Commercial Foods

“Is it okay to use jars of ready-made baby foods?”

Commercial baby foods can be a handy standby or useful if you're on the move, but on a day-to-day basis it is best to give your baby home prepared foods. Homemade foods tend to have a fresher flavour and you are in control of exactly what goes in them. Babies can get used to the super smooth texture of commercial baby foods, which is hard to reproduce at home. Feeding your baby pureed home-cooked foods, with no added salt, is the best and cheapest way to get them enjoying the flavours they will be eating throughout their childhood.

If you do buy ready-made baby foods check the ingredients label for added sugars, salt or artificial additives that you may want to avoid. Consider adding in fresh foods like mashed banana to jars of fruit puree. Don't give young babies ready prepared foods like soups and pasta sauces that aren't designed for children - they may contain too much salt.

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Weaning A Vegetarian

“Can I wean my baby on to a vegetarian diet?”

You can safely wean your baby onto a vegetarian diet, but you will need to give a little extra thought to mealtimes to ensure they get the right balance of nutrients.

Be sure to include plenty of green vegetables and pulses, bread and fortified breakfast cereals to ensure they get enough iron. Iron from non-meat sources is less well absorbed so it can help to give foods containing Vitamin C at mealtimes (like diluted orange juice).

Give a mixture of dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese, plus eggs, pulses, grains and ground nuts and seeds, when they are old enough, to ensure they get a good balance of amino acids. You may also find our section on Omega 3 useful.

Vegetarian diets can be high in fibre so use more refined white pasta and rice. Very high fibre diets aren't ideal for babies as they can interfere with absorption of minerals and generally contain less energy.

If you want your baby to eat a vegan diet talk to your health visitor or a dietician. It can be difficult to provide the full range of nutrients a baby needs when no animal products at all are eaten.

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When To Start

“Some of my friends weaned their children at 4 months old but now it seems the recommendation has changed to six months. Do I have to wait this long?”

The Department of Health recommends exclusive breast-feeding until 12 months (52 weeks), and that all babies should be weaned at six months (26 weeks). At six months old, most babies can sit with support and control their heads; they have more interest in food and are starting to have the coordination to move foods around their mouths. Their immune systems are much stronger - remember up until now everything they have eaten has been pure breast milk or sterilized formula. Babies who are weaned before 6 months have a greater risk of developing allergies or infection.

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Cook With Us

Cheesy Leek, Sweet Potato And Broccoli

Makes 5-6 Portions

“Ingredients:”

15g Yeo Valley Unsalted Butter
25g leek, washed & thinly sliced
75g small broccoli florets
A small sweet potato, peeled and diced (approx. 150g)
25g grated Yeo Valley medium cheddar cheese
30g Yeo Valley whole milk natural yogurt
200ml boiling water

“Method:”

Heat butter in a pan, add leek & cook for 2 minutes until softened.
Add sweet potato and water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
Blend vegetables with the cooking liquid and cheese with a hand blender or in a liquidiser until smooth.
Stir in yogurt and serve.
Chill the remaining portions in the fridge for later use or freeze.

Tip: Try using parsnip instead of sweet potato.

Pureed Yogurt And Mango

Makes 2 portions

“Ingredients:”

Small Ripe Mango (Half)
2 x 55g pots Little Yeo's Peach Yogurt

“Method:”

Peel mango, chop the flesh and push through a sieve into a bowl or alternatively, puree using a hand held blender.
Mix puree with peach yogurt.
Use immediately or chill in the fridge for later use.

Fish And Cheese Pasta

Makes 4-6 Portions

“Ingredients:”

200g soup pasta shapes E.g. stars or bows
100g frozen peas
100g firm white fish (bones & skin removed and flesh diced)
150ml Yeo Valley creme fraiche
30ml Yeo Valley whole milk
75g grated Yeo Valley medium cheddar cheese

“Method:”

Cook pasta according to the pack instructions, 2-3 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add peas to the pan.
Heat creme fraiche and milk gently, do not boil, add fish pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring gently to melt.
Drain pasta and peas and combine with the fish sauce.
Use immediately or chill in the fridge for later use or freeze.

Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas mark 6
Mix together the self-raising flour, baking powder, sugar, grated cheese and sweetcorn in a bowl.
Melt the butter then mix in the mustard, yogurt, milk, egg and chives. Pour the cheese mixture into the flour and mix briefly to combine.
Spoon a small amount of the batter into lightly greased muffin tins. Place a piece of cheese in the centre of each muffin then top with the remaining batter.
Bake in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove and place on a wire rack. Serve warm.

Creamy Chicken Korma

“Ingredients:”

250ml Yeo Valley whole milk natural yogurt
2 tbsp garam masala
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp chilli powder
800g organic chicken (diced)
2 tbsp groundnut oil
1 bay leaf
1/2 cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods
1 onion (finely chopped)
3-4 tbsp Yeo Valley creme fraiche
2 tbsp sultanas
1 tbsp coriander (chopped)

“Method:”

Mix together the natural yogurt, garam masala, garlic, ginger and chilli powder.
Stir in the chicken until well coated, cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally.
Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cardamom pods and the chicken.
Cook until brown all over, remove and set aside. Put the onion into the pan and cook until golden, stirring continuously.
Return the meat with the marinade, Creme Fraiche and sultanas. Bring to a simmer, then cover. Cook on a very low heat for 25 minutes until tender.
Sprinkle with fresh coriander. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.

Mincemeat Muffins

Makes 8-10 Portions

“Ingredients:”

250g plain flour
60g cherries (chopped)
30g almonds (chopped)
60g caster sugar
125g Yeo Valley fat free Vanilla yogurt or fat free Natural yogurt
115g mincemeat
2 eggs
50ml whole milk
2 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp olive oil

“Method:”

Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.
Sieve flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
Put the sugar, yogurt, oil and egg in a blender and process to mix together.
Add yogurt mix and mincemeat to the dry ingredients and stir briefly to mix. Stir in nuts and cherries and enough milk to make a dropping consistency.
Spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool.

Mini Chicken And Vegetable Pies

Makes 4 Portions

“Ingredients:”

375g potatoes or sweet potato
100g leeks (thinly sliced)
200g minced chicken
1/2 red pepper (diced)
1 small carrot (grated)
75ml chicken stock
25g Yeo Valley unsalted butter
15ml Yeo Valley whole milk
25g Yeo Valley medium cheddar cheese
15g Yeo Valley unsalted butter
A pinch of dried herbs

“Method:”

Peel and chop the potatoes.
Grate the cheddar cheese.
Boil potatoes until tender, drain and mash with 25g butter, milk and grated cheese.
Melt 15g butter in a pan, add leeks and chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes to brown.
Add pepper, carrot, stock and herbs. Reduce heat and simmer with the lid on for 8-10 minutes.
Divide the mix between 4 ramekin dishes and top with the mash
Grill under a preheated grill until golden brown.

Place strawberry yogurt, strawberries and half the icing sugar in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Pour into lolly moulds, filling 1/2 way to the top and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Place the Blueberry yogurt, mixed berries and remaining icing sugar into a food processer and process until smooth.
Pour this mix over the frozen strawberry ice-cream and fill to the top of the ice-cream mould. Freeze for a further 4 hours or until firm.