Great session re: #socialmedia Nutrition&HealthLive yesterday with Azmina Nutrition, Emma Carder & Nichola Ludlam-Raine inspired me to finally join Twitter!

BritMums Want to hear #weaningtips from expert dietitians? Join me, Emma Carder Mon 11th 8pm. Guest: Deena Kakaya #rduk

A1 Early experiences of flavours and food textures set the stage for life-long eating habits #weaning #rduk

A1 Varied foods and flavours are more likely to provide babies with the range of nutrients they need #weaning #rduk

A1 Varied textures help develop chewing skills and the muscles needed for speech and development #weaning #rduk

A2 Vegetarian mum's should ensure their child's nutritional requirements are met. Vegi diets can be high in fibre but low in energy #RDUK

Dr Frankie Phillips RD Nicole Rothband there should be no restriction on baby touching food /feeding self and no constant face wiping (by mum!) #RDUK

#rduk check out the BDA fact sheet on weaning bda.uk.com/foodfacts/Wean…

A3 Family foods! Just don't add salt/sugar #weaning #RDUK

A4 Some commercial foods can be convenient but home foods are likely to contain more nutrients! #weaning #RDUK

A4 Children who only eat commercial baby foods may not like family foods when they are offered #weaning #RDUK

A5 #rduk #weaning eat with baby, let baby make lots of mess, let baby self feed when able, have fun, avoid distractions, devote time to food

A5 Ensure mealtimes are a fun and positive experience! #weaning #RDUK

A5 Praise good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour! #weaning #RDUK

It may take up to 12 times for a child to accept a new food. Don't give up! #weaning #RDUK

A5 Don't fret. There's no university degree on parenthood, just learn as you go along #rduk #weaning

Avoid endless grazing, stick to mealtimes and snack times #weaning #RDUK

Interesting evening with Dr Von Berg #GINIstudy