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Eating right

Staying healthy in pregnancy

Looking after yourself in pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. We spoke to Royal Prince Alfred midwife, Kate Griew, about some things you can do to stay healthy in pregnancy.

Staying healthy in pregnancy

A healthy start to the school year

It’s almost time for the kids to go back to school and that means planning school lunches

Dairy products - what's best for your child?

There are lots of different dairy products in the shops. Some products are full fat, some are low fat, some are reduced fat and the list goes on. All these choices can make it hard to know what is best for your child. Click here to find out what Kate Holland, childhood dietitian, had to say about dairy and dairy alternatives.

The hunt for a healthy Easter

Want to avoid a sugar overload this Easter? With Sydney Local Health District's Early Childhood Dietitian Kate Holland's tips, it's not as hard as you might think!

The hunt for a healthy Easter

Developing a healthy appetite

Did you know letting babies feed themselves can help set them on the right path to healthy eating for the future? Sydney Local Health District's Childhood Dietician Kalliope Polyronis explains why it's worth the mess!

Developing a healthy appetite

Your baby from zero to two months

Information on your baby’s health and tips for parents

Your baby from zero to two months

Your baby from two to four months

Information on your baby’s health and tips for parents

Your baby from two to four months

Your baby from four to six months

Information on your baby’s health and tips for parents

Your baby from four to six months

Feeding and Formula

Information to support with formula feeding

Feeding and Formula

Your third trimester

Supporting your family during your baby’s first year

Your third trimester

Your baby from six to eight months

Information on your baby’s health and tips for parents

Your baby from six to eight months

Your baby from eight to 12 months

Information on your baby’s health and tips for parents

Your baby from eight to 12 months

Your toddler from 12 to 15 months

Information on your baby’s health and tips for parents

Your toddler from 12 to 15 months

Food texture guide

The 'Food Texture Guide' uses pictures to show parents the right textures for foods high in iron, when first given to babies.

Food texture guide

Fuss free mealtimes

We'd all like our children to eat healthy, nourishing meals without the fuss.

Fuss free mealtimes

Fuel for learning

We pack lunchboxes for our kids five days a week and with children needing one-third of their daily food intake during the school day, it’s important to give them healthy options.

Fuel for learning

A healthy start

Mornings can be a hectic time for all families. Whether you are trying to get kids ready for school or rushing to an early appointment, it's easy to let breakfast fall by the wayside.

A healthy start

What is healthy eating and why is it important?

A nutritionally balanced diet is important for optimal growth, development and wellbeing.
According to Sydney Local Health District's Early Childhood Dietitian, Kalliope Polyronis, we can all make changes to ensure we're eating the right foods for our health and the health of our family.

What is healthy eating and why is it important?

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