My daughter of just 20 months has developed a fear of the vacuum cleaner. I am not sure what started this but now she will scream when the cleaner is turned on. How do I get her to realise that there is nothing to be afraid of? I have to get the house cleaned so […]
Continue ReadingI was looking for an easy meal idea for my 1½ year old son last night and noticed a pack of vege sausages in the fridge. Are these okay for him to eat? And what about other ‘convenience foods’ like regular sausages and burgers, or are they too full of rubbish? Normally I cook from […]
Continue ReadingI have an 18-month old boy who eats quite well and drinks water and milk. I try to feed him all the healthiest food, as I know how important it is. I’ve seen the advertisements for toddler milks – should I be giving these to him, rather than regular cows’ milk? ‘Toddler milks’ are marketed […]
Continue ReadingHow do I stop my 20 month old needing a 10pm feed? My little boy has always been an extremely hungry baby. He has only slept through the night with out a feed since 18mths. Before that he would wake a couple of times a week starving hungry at any time between 2am and 5am. […]
Continue ReadingMy 19 months toddler is beginning to refuse food I know she likes Grace is 19 months and we are having problems with food. On a Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday she attends nursery. She wakes at 7am, has a good breakfast and then a snack at 10am. Lunch is at 11.45am and can be meat, […]
Continue ReadingDaniel (20 months) hates getting his hands dirty and I think it’s making him a fussy eater My son Daniel is almost 20 months and has become incredibly difficult at mealtimes over the last few months. I followed your Contented Feeding Guide from when I started weaning him and he used to be a great […]
Continue ReadingFour weeks after illness my 20mth old son is still not eating properly again My son has always been a good eater – apart from when he is ill or has a tooth coming through. During these times he will rely on sandwiches, toast and yoghurts. Because I know that he has always got back […]
Continue ReadingI have a little boy, who will turn two next month. Over the past few weeks I’ve been getting concerned that he’s not eating enough. He used to guzzle every meal, no matter what was offered, but now he just picks at some meals and I can’t seem to do anything to make him finish […]
Continue ReadingMy 20-month-old daughter has started nursery and can’t stay awake till lunch. I have a problem with my 20 month old daughter’s midday nap at the moment. Up until now, she has been a perfect Gina Ford baby: happy and lively, except when tired. She sleeps and settles well by herself for her daytime naps […]
Continue ReadingGrace is 18 months and not ready to drop her morning nap. My daughter is 19 months old on 4th February and still has a morning nap when at home. She goes to nursery three days a week and sleeps for 2 hours at lunchtime. She is always in bed for 7pm and sleeps through […]
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