Kids
From weaning tips and baby food recipes to delicious meals for older kids, this section will guide you on how to serve healthy, affordable meals for the whole family.
It’s all in the label: What to look for when buying baby food
Let’s face it: while we would all love to be able to offer our babies only homemade, healthy foods, life...
Read moreHow to prepare a meal for a 6, 9 and 12 month old
You may feel like you just started your weaning journey, but it’s amazing how quickly babies develop. As they grow,...
How to introduce allergens to your baby
Many parents believe that babies shouldn’t be exposed to allergens like eggs, nuts or shellfish and, in the past, this...
What essential nutrients does my baby need?
Starting your baby on solid foods is an important milestone. Besides setting the stage for a healthy relationship with food...
3 pasta sauces the kids will love
There are so many reasons pasta should make an appearance on your kid’s meal plan at least once a week....
How to know if your baby is eating enough solid food
When you first start the weaning journey, it can be difficult to ensure that your child is eating enough solid...
How to prevent picky eating and create a positive food experience
Every child goes through periods of picking eating, whether it’s due to teething, an illness or plain old boredom. The...
How to ensure a smooth start to day care when weaning
Sending your little one off to day care is an exciting time, but it can be stressful as well. There’s...
Is salt really that bad for my baby?
One of the great things about starting your baby off on solids is that they aren’t aware of the flavour...
6 weaning tips for the festive season
It can be challenging to figure out how to maintain a healthy diet for yourself over the busy festive period...
Food24’s fave recipes from November
With the weather properly heating up, it’s clear that you’re looking for summer recipes the whole family will love! Here...
Introducing Food24 Baby, your go-to resource for trusted nutrition
Food24 is proud to partner with two renowned experts in the field, Meg Faure and Kath Megaw, authors of the...
How to introduce finger foods to your baby
While you may have started your baby on puréed foods, it’s important to introduce more textures early on in weaning,...
Should my baby be eating only organic and non-GMO foods?
Massive shifts have been made in nutrition and food in recent years, from lab-grown meat to the rising interest in...
What is the COLLAB approach to weaning?
You may have heard of traditional weaning (where a baby starts out on purées) or baby-led weaning (where baby eats...
Partner content: Dr. Oetker’s new Ital Pizza Familia Margheritas make meals more convenient than ever!
Catering for friends and family for this week’s rugby match? Or dealing with fussy toddlers after a long day at...
7 ‘brain food’ recipes that will get you through exam time
Energy levels are always at an all-time low at this time of the year and students will do a lot...
Tips on how to make healthy packed lunches during load shedding
As load shedding has become a permanent part of our lives, we have learnt new tricks and tools to make...
Is my baby getting enough? The when, what and how to start your little one on solids
One question in particular might pop up frequently when it comes to first time parents: “Is my baby getting enough?”...
5 lunchbox ideas your kids will love
Trust us when we say lunch doesn’t have to consist of peanut butter-and-jam sarmies. These pork-based recipes are easy to...
Yes, you can get your kids to eat healthier! Here’s how
Kathryn is known as The Three Day Nanny because she can adjust a child’s behaviour in only three days. Food24...
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky treats for kids
It’s the creepiest week of the year – and we’re all for it! Whether you’re celebrating with the kids or...
Partner content: Have fun with your food!
Teaching kids about good nutrition early in life helps them build positive relationships with food and encourages them to make...
Kiddies savoury snacks for optimal holiday strength
Snackage for the holidays is an absolute must and substituting fresh veg with frozen means the prep is always minimal...
WATCH: kids try plant-based versions of their favourite foods and don’t know the difference
Plant-based alternatives went down an absolute treat in this "blind" tasting! Back to school plant-based lunch box morsels sorted!
Brain food for kids
It is important to realise that food is about so much more than just filling tummies. By feeding your child...
Fun festive food for the kids
The festive season means light, easy meals that children can munch in between exciting summer activities. Whip up these five...
Monday to Sunday: A week of quick and easy healthy meals your kids will love
Deciding what to cook for your family on a daily basis is hard enough, not to mention ensuring you include...
The kids’ kitchen: Things to do with kids while self-isolating
By now, parents and caregivers whose little ones have time off from school have figured out just how long the...
WATCH: We love Gordon Ramsay’s handwashing tutorial – and it’s safe to watch with the kids
ALSO READ: Gordon Ramsay shared a photo of his breakfast at the airport and the reactions left us chuckling Chef Gordon...
Baking with kids: 20 recipes to make your school holiday a delicious one
The mid-year school holidays are upon us and if you're a parent that finds it a challenge to keep your...
Halloween treats: Last minute ideas to appease eager trick-or-treaters
Yes, it's Halloween and if you've only cottoned now - we have your back! Live in a suburban area? Chances...
Jimmy Kimmel’s next-level pancake art will convince even the pickiest eater
If there's one thing that parents far and near would most probably agree on, it's that kids are the most...
11 Back-to-school lunchbox ideas that your kids will love
The holidays have come to an abrupt end and now it's time for the young ones to head back to...