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9-12 months

Every one of your baby’s first 1000 days are equally important. You’ll now have to please a growing personality who may not love everything you feed them, but support is here from our expert insights and wholesome recipes.

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10-Month-Old Eating Plan

Around 10 months (but anywhere from 8), your baby's meal plan can start to include foods that have increased variety and texture.

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It’s easy to fall into the habit of offering your baby the same foods every day, especially if you know they’ll happily eat them.

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Baby Meal Planner 10 to 12 Months

Around 10-12 months, babies are ready for harder finger foods & self-feeding. This article will give you some great menu ideas for your little one as they grow toward toddlerhood.

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When Will My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

When your baby first comes home from the hospital, you will notice your little one has irregular sleep patterns, this can be both challenging and exhausting.

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Your Baby Knows How Much They Need

Did you know…? Breastfeeding directly from your breast, helps to protect your baby’s ability to drink only as much as they need. 
 

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10 Ways to Introduce Variety and Texture

Help your six to nine-month-old set up healthy eating patterns by offering a wide variety of flavours and textures now.

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Best First Foods for Infants, and What to Avoid

There will be plenty of time for occasional treats when your baby is older, however particularly in the first two years when your baby’s tastes are developing, it is important for them to stick to

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Savoury Mini Muffins - Veggies

Savoury Mini Muffins - Veggies

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Apple and Cinnamon Pancakes

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Corn Fritters

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Rice and Pear Pudding

Rice and Pear Pudding

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Fruity Winter Oats

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Creamed Corn and Chicken Soup

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