How and when should you start giving your baby solids?

During the first year of life, babies learn an incredible amount, going from tiny infants to boisterous toddlers in the blink of an eye. Beginning to eat solid foods is an important step in your baby’s development, so here are some key facts to help on the way. When to start introducing solid food to your baby? Around the world, advice differs about when it is best for babies to begin with solid foods, and […]

What is Vitamin K and why do we give it to babies?

What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils and cereal grains. Full-fat dairy products also contain a form of vitamin K. It was discovered in the early part of the 20th century and found to have an important role in coagulation (clotting) of the blood. It was considered such a significant development that the two scientists who first studied it were awarded the Nobel Prize for […]