How to Clean Silicone Plates, Bowls and Bibs
Why silicone holds on to smells and a white film, and gentle ways to deal with oily residue, orange stains and cloudy marks, plus…
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Open Cup, Free-Flow or Sippy Cup? Choosing a First Cup
What NHS guidance says about introducing a cup from around six months, why a free-flow cup without a valve is recommended over a non-spill…
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Kids’ Plates and Bowls: Silicone, Stainless Steel, Plastic or Bamboo?
What each material is good at, which ones can go in the microwave, why the FSA advises against bamboo-plastic tableware, and what the labels…
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How to Choose a Kids Water Bottle That Doesn’t Leak
Straw, spout or open top; steel or plastic; the lid features that stop leaks in a school bag; and why the easiest bottle to…
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How to Clean a Lunchbox (and Get Rid of Smells)
A daily routine that takes two minutes, the part of a lunchbox that causes most smells, and how to deal with stains, odours and…
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Bento Box Lunch Ideas for Kids: How to Fill Every Compartment
A simple formula for filling a bento-style lunchbox, dozens of mix-and-match ideas for each compartment, and how to keep it cold and safe for…
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How to Pack a Hot Lunch in a Thermos So It Stays Hot
The boiling-water trick that keeps a food flask hot until lunchtime, what to put in it, and the simple test that tells you whether…
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Make-Ahead School Breakfasts: What to Prep on a Sunday
Breakfasts you can make at the weekend and grab on a school morning, with exactly how each one keeps, from muffins and waffles to…
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What Freezes Well (and What Doesn’t): A Family Freezer Guide
Which family foods freeze well, which don't, how long they keep at their best, and a simple way to organise the freezer so nothing…
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Can Kids Eat Raw Cookie Dough or Cake Batter?
Why licking the spoon is riskier than it looks. The part most people miss is the flour, not the eggs, and the rules differ…
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Is It Safe to Reheat Rice? How to Cool, Store and Reheat It
Yes, if it was cooled fast. Why leftover rice is different from other leftovers, the one-hour rule, how long it keeps, and how to…
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How to Defrost Food Safely: Fridge, Cold Water or Microwave
The three safe ways to thaw meat and leftovers, how long each takes, when you can cook from frozen, and the US and UK…
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