Breastfeeding, even for a few days, will provide your baby with antibodies and white blood cells.
Omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits and are found in their most potent form in oily fish. White fish (like haddock, plaice, cod and coley) also contain some omega-3 albeit in lower doses.
Let little ones enjoy a plentiful array of fruit and vegetables. By eating all the colours of the rainbow they’ll optimise their intake of different vitamins and minerals
You can support your child’s gut by including fermented foods, like yogurt or fromage frais, as well as fibre.
A healthy diet is all about eating a wide variety of foods. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a superfood, and one fruit, vegetable or grain isn’t any better than another.
The amount of sleep children need depends on their age and activity levels. As a general rule, newborns need 18 hours a day, toddlers up to 13 hours and 3-12 year olds up to 12 hours a day.
Vitamins are essential to keep our body functioning well, strengthen the immune system and protect from certain diseases.