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Snack Time in Your Early Years Setting

A common question we’re asked here at Early Start Nutrition, is around what foods to serve children at snack time. In this blog we’ll be exploring how to plan healthy snacks for little ones and which foods to include.  As part of a healthy meal routine, toddlers (over the age of 1 year) should be…

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Supervised Tooth Brushing Programme

Oral Health Promotion Competition National Smile Month runs form the 16th May – 16th June 2023. Looking after children’s teeth has never been more important. Tooth decay is largely preventable yet it remains a serious problem with a quarter of 5-year-olds experiencing tooth decay in England. The EYFS currently sets a requirement to promote the…

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Menu Planning FAQ’s and Common Pitfalls

In this month’s blog, we answer some of the common questions around menu planning in your early years setting. We also take a look at some of the common pitfalls that we see when we review menus. This will support you when planning nutritious and exciting food for the little ones in your setting! Are…

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Mealtime Environment in your Early Years Setting

A positive mealtime environment in your early years setting provides opportunities for children to learn about food and the importance of making nutritious choices.  The revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework (opens in new tab) learning and development requirements, emphasise the importance of supporting children to learn how to look after their bodies, including how…

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Looking after Baby and Toddler Teeth

Oral Health Promotion Competition National Smile Month runs form the 16th May – 16th June 2023. Looking after children’s teeth has never been more important. Tooth decay is largely preventable yet it remains a serious problem with a quarter of 5-year-olds experiencing tooth decay in England. The EYFS currently sets a requirement to promote the…

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Tooth Friendly Drinks and Snacks

Tooth Friendly Drinks and Snacks Choosing tooth friendly drinks and snacks can help to reduce children’s risk of oral health problems, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Up to 90% of tooth decay can be prevented by reducing the amount of sugar we eat, through regular tooth brushing and regular visits to the dentist….

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Salt Recommendations for Children and Adults

In this blog we take a look at the salt recommendations for children and adults! Do we need salt? Our bodies need a very small amount of salt as it helps us to regulate the fluid in our body. However, the amount we currently eat is more than we actually need, meaning the salt recommendations…

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How to Have a Healthy Ramadan

Ramadan marks a period of fasting and religious focus for millions of Muslims across the globe. This blog will review some of our top tips for planning meals for a healthy Ramadan. This year, Ramadan will start on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, following the sighting of the moon over Mecca. Lasting for 30 days, Ramadan…

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Easter Recipe Ideas

Easter is a time of celebration and is often marked by giving and receiving gifts, including Easter Eggs and other chocolate treats. It can be an exciting time for children, as many Easter eggs are marketed using familiar characters and include treats inside the eggs. We want children to enjoy these treats, but it’s important…

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Weaning Equipment

Let’s review some of the weaning equipment that’s useful in helping to take the stress out of weaning and get you started.  Babies can be introduced to solid foods when they are developmentally ready, around 6 months. You’ll need a few key pieces of equipment to prepare meals and a few basic items to support…

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