Best first foods for weaning

Best first foods for weaning

It is recommended to start weaning when your baby is six months old and when your little one starts showing signs that they are ready to start. When you first start out it is less important how much your baby eats than getting them used to the idea of eating. This can be so much fun!

We've collated some great ideas from mums and weaning experts about how to start out when weaning, whether you're following traditional puree weaning or baby-led weaning. Not forgetting how to introduce an open cup like Babycup.

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Open cup sipping help guide

Open cup sipping help guide

Top tips and advice for introducing an open cup to your baby or toddler including those with feeding challenges such as tongue tie or to support breast-feeding. Hear from weaning experts and download our free open cup sipping guide for parents.

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Baby's first pancake day

Baby's first pancake day

Pancake day, or Shrove Tuesday, takes place exactly 47 days before Easter and traditionally is meant to be a time to use up rich foods likes sugar ...

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What to expect with teething

We’re all about caring for baby’s teeth here at Babycup, after all that’s the reason why our little open cups came to exist, perfectly proportioned cups that promote good oral health development. Now Oral Health Foundation accredited! And we’re well […]

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Open cup drinking 101

Did you know that open cups are widely recommended by experts, including dentists, orthodontists and healthcare professionals, for babies and toddlers?  They are a great way to start your little one with healthy sipping habits for life. Our Babycup First […]

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How to Keep Your Baby Hydrated in Summer

by Charlotte Stirling-Reed, of SR Nutrition, The Baby & Child Nutritionist

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Weaning specialist Charlotte Stirling-Reed aka ‘SR Nutrition’, expert contributor to Joe Wick’s ‘Wean in 15’book, writes for us exclusively about the importance of keeping little ones hydrated. In this blog, Charlotte answers common questions related to hydration including how...

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NIPA Baby Brands Black Friday Offers!

Black Friday Baby Extravaganza – dazzling offers for your brilliant babies! November means Black Friday, which means there are some great bargains worth snapping up! We have teamed up with our NIPA (Nursery Industry Products Association) friends and are excited […]

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Babycup Recipes: Autumn recipes for babies and toddlers

Now Autumn is upon us and the temperature has taken a nosedive into single figures, staying in and keeping warm is top of everyone’s things to do list. Cosy weekends spent at home call for your Babycup First Cupbeing repurposed for hot chocolates(!), lovely lunches and delicious dinners that warm the soul, as well as fill the tummy. Here are a few recipes to try, for all the family from...

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Why Baby Teeth Matter

Guest Post by The Mummy Dentist Dr Jemma Hook Whilst it is true that the baby set of teeth will eventually fall out, there are many reasons why it is super important to look after them! There are 20 teeth […]

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