Ella’s Kitchen is taking the precautionary measure of recalling Stage 3 Totally Cool Caribbean Chicken with mangoes because of the potential presence of pieces of hardened vegetable inside the pouch which could present a choking risk.
- Baby Food Recall: Ella’s Kitchen Stage 3 Weaning — Cool Caribbean Chicken
- Packet size: 190g Pouch
- Best before dates: July 2010, October 2010, January 2011, and February 2011
- Hazard: Hardened vegetables inside the pouch could potentially cause an infant to choke
- Remedy: If you have any of the affected product please contact Ella’s Kitchen Customer Care for a full refund, and or advice.
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This vegetarian chilli is delicious and packed full of pulse based iron for pregnancy. I ate this regularly while pregnant, shared it with friends for dinner and was amazed that my 12 month old baby boy also loved it on brown rice. This recipe includes curry powder, red kidney beans and brown rice all good natural sources of iron. The butternut squash and carrots are rich in Vitamin A. The red kidney beans and chickpeas are also natural sources of folic acid (folate) an essential nutrient for your developing baby. Easy to make and freeze this is a great vegetarian staple in our house.
- Iron rich vegetarian recipe for pregnancy
- Makes 8 portions
- Cook all in one pot (although you will need separate pot for brown rice)
- Can be frozen
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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Fertility problems affect both men and women. According to the NHS, approximately one third of infertility is due to problems with the women, and another third is due to problems with the man. Whilst in just over twenty percent of cases, a cause cannot be identified.
The most common cause of infertility in men is a problem with sperm. Preconception nutrition for healthy sperm looks at the importance of food for improving your sperm quality.
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Many countries are banning the use of the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the production of baby bottles due to health concerns. Canada banned BPA in 2009. Whilst this month:
So far, UK movement to ban BPA in baby bottles and materials that come into contact with toddlers food is slow. Any change in policy towards BPA awaits the opinion of the EFSA (European Food Standards Authority) who are currently assessing the relevance of a further study commissioned by the American Chemistry Council. The EFSA opinion is expected in May 2010
Whilst we await the opinion of the EFSA, Mindful Mum provides a comparison of BPA free baby bottles and a guide to BPA free weaning for UK parents wishing to err on the side of caution regarding their children’s health. If you are concerned your child has already been exposed to BPA, see our article on blocking the effects of BPA.
For more information on the ban to remove BPA from UK baby bottles see the No More BPA Campaign.
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Infantino has announced a voluntary replacement program for the Infantino SlingRider infant baby carriers. They have issued the voluntary recall due to concerns raised by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States. This action is being taken in the US & Canada and also the UK and other European countries.
One million of these infant slings are being recalled in the United States and 15,000 are being recalled in Canada. CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using these slings for infants younger than four months of age due to a risk of suffocation and contact Infantino for a free replacement product.
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In the United States the Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) has issued a suffocation warning about sling carriers for babies. There currently are no safety standards for infant sling carriers.
The key concerns are:
- Babies under two months have weak neck muscles making it difficult to control their heads. This can result in the sling fabric pressing against a baby’s nose and mouth, blocking the baby’s breathing and rapidly suffocating a baby within a minute or two.
- Slings where baby is in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest can result in restricting baby’s airways and limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
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Question: Should I be using antibacterial soap to wash my baby’s hands?
Answer: There is no consensus as to whether washing hands with antibacterial soap is better, worse, or equally effective at preventing infections as simple soap and water. Many health activists recommend using regular soap because antibacterial soap contains triclosan which may cause some bacteria to become resistant to commonly used antibiotics such as amoxicillin.
According to the World Health Organisation, the critical factor in stopping germs from spreading is to wash your child’s hands using a cleansing agent and to do it properly. Washing your child’s hands properly will mean; less visits to the doctor, fewer antibiotics, fewer prescription medicines and fewer illnesses.
Mindful Mum looks at the critical ‘hand washing’ times for your child and how to wash your child’s hands properly to reduce germs and illness.
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In the UK, over 1.1 million children have asthma. Asthma attacks are unpredictable and can vary in both severity and duration.
Mindful Mum lists the most common triggers of asthma, how to spot an asthma attack in a child and when to call for medical attention.
Download Signs of An Asthma Attack In A Child (116) to print and take with you.
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