What Is Kohlrabi?
In this week's episode of 'Uncommon Ingredients in Mamamade Meals', we're taking a closer look at kohlrabi. If you've browsed our meals, you may ha...
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What Is Amaranth?
Is it a herb? Is it a spice? Is it a grain? Technically, amaranth is a pseudo-grain, just like quinoa. The lesser-known amaranth is a nutrient-pac...
How Food Can Affect Your Baby's Sleep
Babies and toddlers can bring a huge amount of joy and excitement to their parent's lives, but there's no doubt about it - sleep deprivation is the...
Do Babies & Toddlers Need Supplements?
Vitamins are essential for healthy growth and development. But babies and toddlers don’t always get enough of vitamins A and C in their diets - esp...
What Is Spirulina?
PSA: we'd like to confirm that the green-blue stuff in our much-loved Raspberry & Coconut Porridge is NOT mould - it's spirulina, one of our fa...
How To Reduce Food Waste During Weaning
Weaning can be fun, but most parents are shocked by the mess and food waste it can create! At Mamamade, we encourage parents to help their babies e...
When Can I Give My Baby Honey?
Honey is a great natural sweetener that adults enjoy in porridge, on toast or added to coffee. Being a natural sweetener, parents and caregivers ma...
What Parents Need to Know About Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Parents may be concerned about a recent report from across the pond. Congress has found leading US baby food brands that their food contains high l...
How to Cut Foods Safely for Baby-Led Weaning
Let's get into the basics of baby-led weaning! Most parents are unsure about how to actually give their babies food when at this stage. So, if you...
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA): Signs & Symptoms
What is Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)? Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy, or CMPA, is one of the most common food allergies to affect babies. It occur...
Is a Vegan Diet Safe for Babies?
With a record-breaking 500,000+ adults signed up for Veganuary in 2021, it's clear that plant-based, meat-free and dairy-free diets have become inc...
Your Baby-Led Weaning Questions Answered
This article was guest written by our friend, baby care specialist and motherhood coach Millie Poppins. You can find her at milliepoppins.com, or ...