Nutrition
HSE article for Nutrition
Helping your child to eat healthily
You don't need to force a healthy diet on your child to help them to eat healthily. Learn some tips to help your child eat healthily.
Weaning
Introducing solid foods to your baby takes place in stages. There are three stages of weaning. It starts with spoon feeds at 4 to 6 months.
Baby foods: homemade and shop bought
Read a step-to-step guide on how to make homemade baby food and learn about what’s in the shop bought baby food.
Snacks for children aged 1 to 4 years
Children aged 1 to 4 need healthy snacks between meals to give them energy and nutrients. Find ideas for suitable snacks and read advice on how to avoid 'treat' foods
Drinks for children aged 1 to 4 years
Water, breastmilk and milk are the best drinks to give children aged 1 to 4. Read advice on the types of drinks to avoid and when your child should move on from a lidded beaker
Vitamin D supplements for children aged 1 to 4 years
Children aged 1 to 4 years need to take a vitamin D supplement for a few months each year. Read advice on the type of supplement to give and why it's needed
Vitamin D for babies 0 to 12 months
Babies need Vitamin D to maintain strong bones and teeth. They cannot get it safely from sunlight and should get a daily supplement of 5 micrograms.
When a child refuses to eat
Some children can be fussy eaters. Read some suggestions about what you can do if your child refuses to eat certain foods.
Iron in your child's diet
Your child needs iron in their diet to keep their blood healthy. Iron in your child or baby's diet helps support healthy growth. Learn about best iron sources.
Food allergies and children
A food allergy is when the immune system has an adverse reaction to specific proteins. If you think your child has an allergy, discuss it with your doctor.
Drinks to give your baby 0 to 12 months
Find out what drinks you should give your baby aged 0 to 12 months and when you should let them use a cup or a beaker.
Food portion sizes for children aged 1 to 4 years
Children aged 1 to 4 years have small tummies and need child-size portions. Read about your child’s appetite, how many meals and snacks they need and tips on how to give them the right portion size