Constipation can be distressing not only for babies and young children, but also for their parents trying to cope with an irritable baby/child who is often in pain.
Heinz Simply is a new range of baby foods packaged in a pouch with a spout and a child safe cap. Made from wholesome, natural ingredients with nothing that you wouldn't find in your own kitchen pantry, they are suitable for babies aged from 4 months and 6 months.
Light drinking during pregnancy has been shown to have no adverse effects on children at age 5 years. The study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health showed that children of light drinkers during pregnancy scored better in cognitive tests and had fewer behavioural problems than children of non drinkers.
An Australian study has shown that introducing cooked egg to infants between 4 to 6 months of age may protect against developing egg allergy (1). This supports the concept of a 'critical window' between 4-6 months when exposure to potentially allergenic foods may induce immune tolerance and protect against food allergy (2).
