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09/08/2026

Love that GoodnessMe stocks so many great quality products! And they’re delivered to your door.

Use code FIRSTTASTE10 for $10 off your order. That gets you some free sardines 😉

15/07/2026

Now you know the reason why iron rich foods need to be introduced from 6 months.

03/07/2026

Spinach is not your baby’s iron friend. Here’s why.

Haem vs non-haem iron is one of the most important things a parent can understand about feeding their baby - and almost nobody talks about it.

The source of iron matters just as much as the amount.

And if you are leaning on plant sources, vitamin C is non-negotiable as a pairing.

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01/07/2026

Most parents have no idea how hard it actually is to hit 11mg of iron a day for a baby.

Here’s the breakdown nobody tells you.

Milk, whether breast or formula covers about 25% of your baby’s daily iron needs. That sounds helpful. But it means food has to cover the rest.

And from 6 months, when you’re only offering one or two meals a day, every single meal has to be iron-led.

This is why red meat, liver, bone marrow, chicken and fish aren’t optional extras. They’re the whole point of the meal.

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30/06/2026

Iron stores run out at 6 months. Most parents don’t know this until it’s too late.

The food you offer at that very first meal matters more than people realise.

Save this list for your fridge: red meat, bone marrow, liver, fish, chicken. These are the iron sources that actually work for a baby’s developing body.

One meal a day at the start? That meal needs to be doing some heavy lifting.

🧠 Follow for evidence-based baby nutrition from a paediatric nutritionist.

29/06/2026

Your baby’s brain is 60% fat. Are you feeding it?

From 6 months, the fats your baby eats directly build their brain. Not just energy - actual brain structure.

The best sources: bone marrow, egg yolk, full fat dairy, oily fish full of omega 3s, avocado, nuts, seeds and of course butter and extra virgin olive oil.

And best of all these are ingredients that are easily bought from the supermarket.

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26/05/2026

Iron does a lot more than most parents realise.

A new study from Western Australia called ORIGINS study discovered low iron and iron deficiency is much more widespread than previously thought.

Iron builds your baby’s brain, powers their immune system, and drives the neurotransmitters behind mood, sleep and focus.

When levels are low, the effects compound quietly in the background. And by the time they’re visible, the window for easy intervention is already closing.

This is why iron in the first five years matters more than almost any other nutrient.

21/05/2026

Little life update and ohhhh it’s good. I’ve got so much creative flow now and it’s coming your waaaaaaaay.

26/03/2026

Date, tahini and chocolate cake (school lunch friendly)

ABSOLUTELY PACKED with fibre, antioxidants, iron and flavour. This choccy cake will quickly become a family staple and a nutrient dense lunchbox addition. Make it and share your pics!

Recipe:
3/4 cup dried dates
1/2 cup milk of choice (I used cows milk)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
1 tsp vanilla extract/essence/paste
1/3 cup raw cacao
3 eggs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
100g 85% dark chocolate for icing
100s and 1000s (I used Coles brand)

1. Preheat that oven to 180 degrees C and line your round springform baking pan.
2. Place dates into a bowl, warm the milk and pour over the dates leaving them to soak for a few minutes to soften.
3. Blitz dates and milk in a food processor for a smooth paste.
4. Pour the date paste into a big mixing bowl and stir in tahini, vanilla and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
5. Add the flour, cacao, baking powder/soda and stir until combined
6. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and add the brown sugar. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
7. Fold the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture.
8. Pour mixture into baking pan and bake for 25 mins or until it’s springy on top.
9. Remove from oven and let cool.
10. Melt 100g of chocolate, I did mine in the microwave, then drizzle over the top of cooled cake. Add 100s and 1000s for funnnn.

24/03/2026

I’m reframing how we look at iron rich foods.

You can have iron rich foods in your baby’s meal, but if there’s a small amount of them…then it’s not going to give your baby the iron they desperately need.

Clarifying further the protein percentage - if you look on a nutrition information panel of a product - you want to see at least 10 grams of protein per 100g. This amount of protein will give you between 2-3mg of iron per 100g of protein. Give or take a little depending on the iron rich source. But this something I have worked with when I have designed every one of the Petite Meal Co meals.

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