Taste Tracker

There are many parents out there just like you, who have for whatever reason, decided not to breastfeed, and given this is to be an unlikely easy decision, it’s important to know what support is th

By Marika Day, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with over a decade of experience in the areas of women’s health, gastrointestinal nutrition and disordered eating.

Breastfeeding is a rewarding but demanding journey, and good nutrition is crucial for both you and your baby.

There may not be many situations where you will need to warm up a formula feed, but on the odd occasion when you do it’s important to know how to do it safely.

Baby formula is usually split up into two categories according to your babys age. 

Most formula fed babies will be very happy on the baby formula you first choose. However, it’s important to know that not all formulas suit all babies.

Formulas for lactose intolerance, regurgitation, and allergy management are some of the infant formulas available for formula fed babies with special dietary needs.

Safe preparation of baby formula is important for your baby’s health. Like any food preparation we need to consider good food hygiene practices - it doesn't need to be complicated.

Explore our guide to baby formula and learn more about the difference between newborn formula and stage 2 formula. 

Baby formulas will never be equal to breast milk, however they have been formulated to provide the necessary nutrients to support normal growth and development when breast milk is not available.&nb

Whether you’re moving from breastfeeding to formula feeding, or changing from one formula to another, it’s important to keep your eye out for signs of intolerance.

Most babies start solid foods at around 6 months. Baby-led weaning, where your baby feeds themself finger foods, is a way to help them discover new flavours and textures at their own pace.

Apart from the traditional 3 stage process of introducing solids, you may find other ways or methods to follow.

Introducing solid foods to your baby is a lot of fun as they adjust to new tastes and textures. Check out this essential list for introducing baby’s first food.

In Australia, almost all mums intend to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding, it isn’t always easy.

Ready to start solids? First foods are often a smooth consistency, making infant purees the perfect choice. Learn how to prepare and safely store puree for infants.

There may be many reasons why you will slowly reduce then stop breastfeeding, the right time will always depend on you and your baby.