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17/02/2026

Pancake Day can be the perfect opportunity to build your own adventure at the table 🥞 ✨

When children get to pick, spoon, sprinkle and drizzle their own toppings, they’re not just making pancakes, they’re building confidence, curiosity and ownership over their food. 💪🏼

This autonomy helps to create the foundations of positive, relaxed mealtimes.

Offer a variety of savoury, sweet, colourful and fun toppings – they don’t even need to make sense! If your little one wants to explore strawberries, salmon and tomatoes, who are we to tell them not to?! Pancakes can be the ultimate low-pressure canvas to allow children the freedom to mix and match with no pressure to make the perfect flavour combinations.👌

Be sure to include at least one accepted food in your ‘topping offerings’ so there’s always something familiar on the table. When children feel secure they’re often more willing to explore and when food feels playful the pressure eases and mealtimes can be more enjoyable for everyone.

What’s on your topping buffet..?

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17/02/2026

Pancake Day can be the perfect opportunity to build your own adventure at the table 🥞✨

When children get to pick, spoon, sprinkle and drizzle their own toppings, they’re not just making pancakes, they’re building confidence, curiosity and ownership over their food.

This autonomy at mealtimes helps to create the foundations of positive, relaxed eating.

You could offer a variety sweet, savoury, colourful and fun toppings - they don’t even have to “match”. Pancakes can be the ultimate low-pressure canvas to allow children the freedom to mix and match with no pressure to make the perfect flavour combinations.

Be sure to include at least one accepted food so there’s always something familiar on the plate. When children feel secure, they’re often more willing to explore and when food feels playful, the pressure eases and mealtimes can be more enjoyable for everyone.

What toppings will you offer? 🥞💛

Here’s my faves…
🐟 Smoked salmon & cream cheese
🌿 Mushrooms, spinach & juicy tomatoes
🫐 Strawberries & blueberries with yoghurt
🍓 Mixed berries with a drizzle of maple syrup

11/02/2026

🌾 Fibre February 🌾

Most UK children (and adults) aren’t getting enough fibre.

👉 Only 14% of children aged 4–10 meet their daily fibre target of 20 g
👉 The average UK adult gets around 18 g/day, well below the 30 g recommendation and only 10% of adults meet the 30g/day recommendation

Fibre plays a key role in digestive health, supporting gut bacteria and immunity, and helps protect long-term heart health and reduce the risk of chronic disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. It also helps children build healthy eating habits that last beyond childhood.

💡 How much fibre do children need?

Current UK recommendations:
• 1–2 years: increase gradually to ~10–15 g/day
• 2–5 years: 15 g/day
• 5–11 years: 20 g/day
• 11–16 years: 25 g/day
• 16+ years: 30 g/day

🍽️ Top fibre tips

🥄 Adding 1 tbsp milled seeds to porridge, oaty bars or yoghurts adds ~2-3g per serving
🫘 Adding just 2 tbsps beans or lentils to family meals like chilli, Bolognese, stews, curries or cottage pie adds ~2–3 g fibre
🌾 Swapping white paste rice or bread for brown, wholegrain or 50:50 options offers ~3 times more fibre
🥕 Leave skin on fresh fruits and even vegetables such as carrots, potatoes if age-appropriate
🥖Swapping a breadstick for an oatcake at snack time offers 5 times more fibre. Top with nut butter or hummus for even more fibre per serving
✨Make changes gradually and encourage plenty of fluids when increasing fibre to avoid tummy discomfort.

Many families are falling short, but a few simple swaps at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks can make a big difference.
Swipe the slides for key facts and an example of what 20g fibre looks like in practice 💛

Do you think you and your little one are getting enough?

15/01/2026

Do the bugs just keep on giving this winter? 🤧

Winter viruses can hit little ones hard and it can feel like you’re constantly wiping sniffly noses or soothing chesty coughs.

While no food or supplement can prevent the common cold, research consistently shows that good nutrition and hydration play an important role in supporting the immune system and recovery.

Here are 5 evidence-based ways to support your child’s immune system this winter 👇
(Spoiler alert: they apply to adults too!)

🥕 🍊Eat a rainbow of fruit & vegetables 🥝🍓
Fruit and veg provide key micronutrients including vitamins A, C and E which support immune cell function.
Think colourful options like carrots, butternut squash, sweet potato, spinach, kale, broccoli, oranges, kiwi, apples, berries and avocado.

☀️ Don’t forget vitamin D ☀️
Vitamin D plays an important role in immune function, but it’s hard to get enough from food alone (even from oily fish, eggs, mushrooms and fortified foods).
Because UK sunlight doesn’t provide sufficient vitamin D in winter, a daily supplement is recommended for all children under 5 all year round.
Look for a supplement providing 10 micrograms daily (and no more than 50 micrograms).

🌾 Fibre for gut health 🍞
Fibre feeds beneficial gut bacteria and around 70% of the immune system lives in the gut.
For younger children, a mix of white and wholegrain breads, pasta and rice works well (too much fibre can be very filling for small tummies). Gradually increase wholegrains as children grow. Oats and wholegrain cereals are great options too.

🫘 Bang in some beans🫘
Beans, lentils and pulses provide fibre, plant compounds, and iron - another key nutrient involved in immune function.

💧 Keep hydration up 💦
Fluids support circulation, nutrient delivery and waste removal - all essential processes for a well-functioning immune system.

🦠 There’s no guarantee you’ll dodge every bug but you can support the immune system to work as it should, helping children cope with infections and recover well.

Which one feels most achievable for your family right now? I’d love to know what works for you 🙂

12/01/2026

A slightly late Happy New Year from me, but one full of energy and optimism for what’s ahead ✨

As we settle into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on just how big the last 12 months have been for early years nutrition.

It was a mammoth year for a sector that’s often underestimated.

From influential reports to new EYFS nutrition guidance and the groundbreaking Nourishing Our Future research there was a shift in EY food policy.

A growing recognition that early years food isn’t just about “feeding children”, but about shaping health, preferences, equity and sustainability for life.

And that momentum is continuing 👏

We’ve already seen the ban on junk food advertising to children come into force - a genuinely encouraging policy step.

On a personal level, I’m incredibly excited about what’s ahead, including:
✨ upskilling early years educators and chefs
✨ working alongside Nursery Kitchen’s 160+ nursery partners to turn evidence into everyday practice
✨ more collaborations, conversations and podcasts
✨ supporting brilliant initiatives like ‘s Attack the Snack and .foundation ‘s

There’s still so much to do but the direction of travel feels clear and inspiring.

Early years food provision is pivotal for child health, social equality and environmental sustainability. It deserves ambition, investment and sustained attention.

Let’s keep raising the standard for our youngest children 💪🏼

01/12/2025

A 50 second summary of my day at the Nursery Management Show at London Excel on Friday!

An incredible day of learning, networking and inspiring conversations. And a brilliant opportunity to come together with other passionate professionals to support, share ideas and drive real change in early years 💪🏼

A special shout out to Mary Llewellin , Emma Goodall and Sean Cowden for making chairing the panel on ‘The Future of Early Years Nutriton’ such a joy - I’m sure we could have talked all day!

Also loved grabbing an overdue coffee with and catching up with other familiar EY faces I rarely get to see in person, Sarah Green , Chantelle Gudgeon , Caroline Clark, Amanda Fee, June O’Sullivan and John Warren 😊

Here’s to more conversations and collaborations like this 👏🏼

07/11/2025

💥 Bang In Some Beans! 💥

On Wednesday I attended the .foundation Beans Summit alongside a brilliant mix of nutritionists, public health professionals, policymakers, chefs and food companies, and what an un-bean-lievable event it was! 🙈

Did you know…
🫘 The UK grows around 800,000 tonnes of beans every year, but most are exported or used for animal feed. Yet we also import around 500,00 tonnes of beans annually?! 🤔 What a missed opportunity for UK producers

🫛Secondary school aged children eat the fewest beans of all age groups at just two-thirds of a portion per week? Come on kids - we can do better than that!

🫘Half of children’s bean intake comes from baked beans? Nothing wrong with the humble baked bean but there is definitely an opportunity to diversify here!

🫛 To align with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) the UK needs to consume 7 times more beans than we do currently. Britain needs to up the beans!

And that’s exactly what the Food Foundation’s new campaign is all about. The goal is to bring together retailers, manufacturers, restaurants, caterers and influencers to inspire the UK to cook with and eat more beans.

Beans are a win-win-win for health, climate and equity. They’re high in fibre, low in fat, rich in protein and micronutrients, planet-friendly and affordable.

You may not be surprised that my focus for boosting the beans is about starting early!

Championing beans (including legumes and pulses) in the early years helps children accept and enjoy them for life. I’m all for no disguising, no trickery, just delicious bean-based meals, positive experiences and great role modelling 💪🏼 and this is exactly what we advocate at and just one of the many reasons why Nursery Kitchen have become official ‘Bean Promoters’ in this campaign 🫘🫛💚

Let’s make Britain full of beans from the very start!

25/06/2025

I’m absolutely delighted (and a little overwhelmed!) to be shortlisted for the 2025 Paediatric Nutrition Professional of the Year award with CN Mag 🥹🎉

A huge thank you to for the nomination. I’m so honoured to be recognised alongside such inspiring colleagues who are doing amazing work in the field 💪🌱

Now here comes the shameless plea… 🫣
I would LOVE your vote! 💛

If my work or content has helped you, made you think differently about feeding little ones, or simply brought a bit of reassurance or real-talk to your screen I’d be so grateful if you would take a moment to vote 🙏

🗳️ You can read my nomination + vote via the link in my bio or copy the link below….

https://nutrition2me.com/cn-awards/voting/

Thank you for your support as always 💚

20/06/2025

☀️ With the UK heatwave in full swing, hydration is more important than ever for little ones 💦

But here’s the tricky part: young children don’t always recognise when they’re thirsty, which means they may not ask for a drink, even when they really need one.

Here are some fun and simple ways to help your little one stay cool and hydrated….

💦 Offer water in a fun cup – Let them choose a cup with their favourite character, colour, or even a curly straw.
🍋 Add natural flavour – Drop in slices of lemon, strawberries, orange, watermelon or cucumber & mint for a fun splash of flavour without added sugar.
🫖 Have a water tea party – Smaller cups add novelty, are easier for little hands to manage and add some fun to drinking water!
🐻 Role play with toys – Let their favourite doll or teddy “drink” water too, kids love to copy!
🍉 Boost with juicy snacks – Offer wet foods such as fruit and vegetables or yoghurt and milk at meals and snacks.
🍦 Make fruity ice lollies – Blend fruit with yoghurt. Perfect for keeping cool and hydrated.
🚰 Keep water accessible – Leave bottles or cups within their eyeline and reach.

🔍 Watch out for signs of dehydration:
🚫 Fewer wet nappies or urinating less frequently
🚫 Dark yellow urine (good hydration = pale straw colour urine)
🚫 Dry lips or mouth
🚫 Tiredness, irritability, or floppy

What are your top hydration hacks for kids? 💛

14/05/2025

🍽 Wondering when to move from 1 to 2 then 3 meals a day during weaning?

Here’s an example routine that might just help 👆

🌱 Start with 1 meal a day around 6 months and continue with your little one’s usual milk feeding routine alongside tiny tastes of solids. Focusing on veggies as first tastes is a great way to start 🥦

👉 Follow your baby’s cues and increase to 2 meals a day when they:
✔ Are accepting solid foods
✔ Are eating slightly larger amounts
✔ Seem to be enjoying mealtimes and adjusting well to solids

This is often sometime between 6 and 7 months, but remember: every baby is different. Things like teething, illness, developmental stage, and even the weather can all influence how quickly weaning progresses. Follow their lead and remember to keep up with all your baby’s usual milk feeds too.

🥄 Once your baby is comfortably eating 2 meals a day, you can move on to 3 meals a day when they:
✔ Are readily accepting 2 meals
✔ Are happily eating larger portions
✔ Continue to enjoy the weaning process

Some babies might be ready for 3 meals by 7 months, while others may not get there until around 9 months or later, follow their lead and adjust the routine when they seem ready.

💡 As your baby starts eating more, gradually increase texture to support chewing and oral motor development and remember, milk (breast or formula) remains their main source of nutrition early on. They’ll naturally reduce milk feeds as solid intake increases but milk (breast or formula) is an important top-up of energy and nutrients between main meals all the way up to 12 months

✨ The most important thing? Go at your baby’s pace. And if you’re worried your baby isn’t taking to solid well, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

📥 Save this for later or share with a friend on their weaning journey.

13/05/2025

🥦 Why Veggies Make the Perfect First Foods

When it’s time to start solids, vegetables are a brilliant place to begin, and here’s why 👇

🌱 Research shows that introducing a variety of vegetables early on, especially less sweet ones like broccoli, avocado and spinach, can support better food acceptance in the first few years.

🥦Great first veggies to try:
Broccoli
Avocado
Peas
Potato
Cauliflower
Spinach
Pepper
Green beans
Kale
Cabbage
Courgette
Leek
Aubergine
Butternut Squash
Asparagus
Carrot

You can offer these as purées (start with smooth but thick textures to support oral motor skills) or as soft, well-cooked finger foods that babies can pick up and safely gum.

🥕 Try offering a different vegetable each day to introduce variety in both flavour and nutrition. There’s no need to repeat the same food for several days in a row with veggies

🍓 Fruits are healthy weaning options too, they’re packed with nutrients, but are naturally sweeter. Starting with veg first can help babies avoid developing a strong preference for sweet tastes from the start.

✨ Remember: it’s not about how much they eat, tiny tastes are the goal. Weaning is about building confidence, skills, and a positive relationship with food.

Got a weaning question? Comment below or drop me a DM 😊

12/05/2025

In honour of I’ll be brining you a series of weaning posts this week. The first addresses the all important question…

Is your baby ready to start solids? 🥣

The recommended age to begin weaning is around 6 months but age alone isn’t the only sign to look for.

✅ Look out for all three developmental signs:

1️⃣ Good head and neck control – can they hold their head steady and sit upright for short periods with a little support?
2️⃣ Hand-to-mouth coordination – can they grab toys or food and bring them to their mouth?
3️⃣ Ability to swallow food – As the tongue-thrust reflex begins to fade, babies will start swallowing more food instead of pushing it straight back out!
You can check your baby’s tongue thrust reflex by gently placing a clean spoon near the baby’s mouth. If they repeatedly push it away by thrusting their tongue forward, the reflex is still strong, and they may not be ready for solid foods just yet.

❌ Not reliable signs:
Some typical baby behaviours can be mistaken for signs of readiness, but they don’t necessarily indicate that a baby is ready for solids. These include:

Watching you eat 👀
Chewing hands or sucking their fists🖐
Waking more frequently at night 🌙
Wanting more milk 🍼
These are all normal baby behaviours but don’t necessarily mean they’re ready for solids just yet.

👶 Waiting until 6 months allows time for your baby’s digestive system and oral motor skills to mature.

Remember, every baby is different. Follow their cues, not the clock.

💬 If you’re unsure, drop me a message or chat to your health visitor or GP

Catherine Lippe Nutrition

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