Question: How do I know if my 6-month-old baby is getting enough iron? She is mainly breastfed with one formula feed at night, and we started introducing solids recently. However, she isn’t eating a lot yet. Do I need to introduce an iron supplement? I take an iron supplement; does that increase the amount of iron in my breast milk? It is encouraging to see that you are thinking about iron! It is an essential nutrient to prioritise at this age. Iron is vital in infants' and t

Question: "My 1-year-old refuses to eat green vegetables. Do I make some snacks with only vegetables and then be okay if he doesn't eat anything? Or do I keep serving it as an option on the side? I want him to love eating healthy like I do, but he only wants to eat fruit." As a mother of two, I understand the challenges and pressures of feeding a 1-year-old. It can be an enjoyable experience, but for the most part, it requires lots of planning and patience. Many parents are c