How to use a Doidycup is a common question we are asked and it really doesn’t need a lot of teaching as it is the natural developmental progression of infant feeding. However, a few extra tips can’t hurt! We spoke to Stacey Zimmels, Feeding and Swallowing Specialist Speech Therapist from @feedeatspeak for her top tips. […]
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The joys of a Doidy Cup!
Rachel Fitz Desorgher – Parenting & Baby Expert, Specialist Midwife on Independent Feeding – explains why she loves Doidy Cup. I was “zooming” happily with my adorable grandchildren earlier this week – the oldest was showing me the gap where a tooth had recently wiggled free and the youngest, sat next to him,was giggling whilst […]
Continue reading@themummyot tells us why Occupational Therapist’s love Doidycup!
Alice Gair is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and mummy! As a mother & an Occupational Therapist (O. T.) having worked in adult learning disabilities & in paediatrics I have long recommended the Doidy Cup for its unique shape facilitating transition from a spout to a cup. Its slanted design helps the child see the […]
Continue readingFeeding & Speech Therapist , Stacey Zimmels joins us for a guest blog…
Stacey Zimmels from @feedeatspeak is a feeding and swallowing specialist speech therapist of almost 20 years and more recently also qualified as an IBCLC lactation consultant. She joins us for a guest blog explaining her reasons for encouraging open cup drinking for babies. She writes… I have supported many infants with establishing cup drinking for […]
Continue readingEggcellent Easter Recipes!
Why not add some Easter fun to your baby’s meals? We’ve teamed up with The Happy Kitchen Company to bring you these ‘egg’cellent recipes! Recipe 1 Easter Biscuits Ingredients: 150 plain flour 125g butter 50g caster sugar Lemon curd or any jam you can find 🙂 Icing sugar for decorating Method: Pre heat the oven […]
Continue readingYou’ll go crackers for this Valentine’s recipe!
We are in LOVE with is recipe – Perfect for your baby this Valentine’s Day! The clever people at The Happy Kitchen Food company have created this nutrition packed meal that will become a favourite! Time to dig out a heart shaped cutter! Beetroot crackers with a fresh pea purée Ingredients: For the crackers: 50g […]
Continue readingA great baby weaning idea from our winter series
Another great baby weaning meal idea from our series of winter vegetable recipes. This is so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious – it’s bound to become a favourite! Recipe – Winter root vegetable mash. Ingredients: 1 potato 1/2 a sweet potato 1 parsnip 3 tablespoons of breast or formula milk Method: Peel […]
Continue readingWinter super veg for baby!
Following on in our series of winning weaning recipes here’s one perfect for the little super heroes in your life. Packed with nutrients this veggie recipe is perfect for introducing new vegetables to your baby’s diet. All our recipes can be adapted for spoon feeding or to spread on toast or as a pasta sauce […]
Continue readingWinning weaning recipes packed with winter flavours!
If you’re just staring your baby’s weaning journey you may choose to follow a traditional puree or baby led weaning method, or even a mix of both! We will be posting a series of recipes to guide you with the introduction of new tastes and textures for your baby. All have been created by […]
Continue readingFestive Fruit for Baby
The jolly people at The Happy Kitchen Food Company have created some fabulous Christmas themed weaning recipes especially for the Doidybowl. Here’s a super delicious Festive Fruit Purée! Ingredients: 2 dessert apples 2 ripe pears Half a teaspoon of cinnamon 2 tablespoons of baby rice (optional) Breast or formula milk to mix Method: 1. Put […]
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