How to Make Healthy Family Eating Habits
There is no doubt family life is hectic and will always be so. However, when bad lifestyle habits start to ...
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NEW FOOD PACKAGING IN STORE NOW
From August 2018, customers will notice our rebranded food packaging start to appear on shelf in all major stockists.
We are excited to announce our new packaging will start to appear on shelf from August 2018. This transition to new packaging will occur over a number of months. During this time there will be a mix of current and new packaging on shelf.
There are no major changes to these products, in some instances there is a small name change or slight recipe improvement, see below for the full details.
Products purchased via the website will be delivered to customers in our old packaging until the end of October. From November, products ordered from the website will be delivered in the new packaging.
Please note, our Infant Formula packaging will not be rebranded until later in 2019.
For any questions, connect with our team of accredited practising Dietitians on +61 3 6332 9200
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We are told that the best thing to do with your baby is to feed your baby as the plane is taking off and as it is landing. This helps their ears adjust to the changes in pressure from the constant swallowing action.
But it is easier said than done. Here are a few practical tips to make happy babies while travelling on planes:
Planes can get very hot while on the ground waiting for take off and very young babies don’t regulate their own temperatures very well. Take some wet wipes or a damp flannel in a zip lock bag. Don’t hesitate to strip them down to a nappy so they stay cool and calm.
Come prepared with a spare change of clothes (yes one more than the other three you may have in your bag) plus some towels. I have had the experience where my daughter made our fellow passengers quite distressed, but don’t panic, just be the super-cool mum you always are!
If you are following the advice of feeding on take off and landing and you are doing domestic connections, you may need to re-think this strategy. There are not many alternatives – if they are a thumb or dummy sucker, it may be a time to reluctantly encourage a bit of sucking action, or maybe try to keep them opening and closing their mouths by playing funny games with them that keep them laughing.
Whilst this is not about feeding, sometimes you may not know that your baby has a sore ear – but you will on the plane. And so will the other hundred passengers. But worse is that if you are not prepared, your little baby will be very sore and there is nothing you can do at 40,000 feet.
Cabin crew are usually able to heat a bottle if you ask nicely and help with getting the bottle out of your bag and the simple things that are a juggle in a space of a matchbox.
On the descent, it may be too early for your baby to feed again. So if possible, (and it’s a short flight) try to break the feed on the take off and finish it on landing. It might just be a trick of distraction in between.
Every baby is different but travelling with your baby is always a logistical and planning exercise of strategic significance in the well being of you and your baby.
It is important to take mindful steps to planning your baby formula feed or breast feed ensuring you too have a happy baby on the flight!
Please read this important message.
If you are able, breastfeeding is best, as it provides the ideal nutrition for babies and has other important health benefits too. Health Professionals are well placed to provide appropriate feeding advice and support. A healthy diet during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding is important.
Introducing infant formula either partially or exclusively, may reduce the supply of breast milk. Once reduced, it is difficult to re-establish. Social and financial implications, such as preparation requirements and cost of formula until 12 months, should be considered. When using infant formula, always follow the instructions for use carefully, unnecessary or improper use may make your baby unwell.
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