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Hi. My name is Nancy. I am a nurse by profession and a writer by passion and ever since I became a mother, I’ve become very active in sharing useful and important information about basically anything under the sun and a full-time mother to a 21-month old boy. Read more about me here.
Blueberry isn’t just delicious; it’s also packed with plenty of nutrients. It’s the second most popular type of berry, only ranking second to strawberries. It contains antioxidants which are deemed vital in the fight against free radicals.
You can easily incorporate it in a wide variety of cuisines – from blueberry cheesecakes (possibly everyone’s favourite dessert) to breakfast cookies and even use it to top pizza! Yes, it’s versatile and incredibly pleasing to the palate.
If your baby has already started eating their solids, you may want to introduce this super fruit to them. It’s a tastier and healthier alternative to infant cereals and other preservative-laden foods.
I’m very particular to what my child consumes and I always prefer making them from scratch instead of buying ready-to-eat from the grocery.
That way, you know what’s inside them, and you know that it’s 100% organic.
How to make blueberry baby food? It’s relatively easy and doesn’t require too much of your time. You can even make one in advance for future consumption.
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Before I became a mother, I often used the internet for three things only: entertainment, research and socialisation. But as I soon as I found I was pregnant, it has also become a great way of connecting with other mums – sharing recipes, DIY crafts, tips and tricks, struggles or just as a means of support system and looking for the best toys for my son.
Nowadays, my favourite thing to do online is to scour for anything interesting – whether it’s a fun activity at the beach, the latest best-selling toy appropriate for my child’s age or kid-friendly airports all over the world.
I know you feel the same way too – I mean, wouldn’t it be nice to have easy access to the best family-friendly sites? So, I looked all over the internet and found the 100 top family blogs I’m sure you will find useful.
Whether it’s for birthdays, holidays or just a random gift-giving moment; it’s easy to pick the best gift for a 6-year old girl as long as you know what’s appropriate for this age.
Most kids, however, already have their favourites like Barbie dolls, bicycles, puzzles, Lego blocks or board games.
Starting to eat solids is yet another exciting milestone for babies and parents but it can be a bit stressful too.
Think about it; you have to choose the best blender for baby food – something that can withstand beating because you’re likely to use it a couple of times every day.
When can baby sit in a high chair? I know it’s a common question, but it would still baffle first-time parents.
I’m guilty of buying almost everything before giving birth, and I was convinced I needed to purchase them in advance – booster seats, play mats, and of course highchair.
To be fair, it was on sale. Ha!
Nevertheless, one of the important things I learned in motherhood is that you shouldn't rush everything whether it’s about enjoying way too advanced toys or using gears that babies are not yet ready to use.
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