First Steps Nutrition Trust
@1stepsnutrition.bsky.social
We are a UK NGO providing evidence based information & resources about good nutrition from pre-conception to 5 years. This account is managed by First Steps Director Dr Vicky Sibson
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November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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🍐 We have updated our Eating Well for New Mums resource to reflect the changing, challenging context in which new mums are trying to eat well and changes to services and support like the Healthy Start scheme.
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
🍐 We have updated our Eating Well for New Mums resource to reflect the changing, challenging context in which new mums are trying to eat well and changes to services and support like the Healthy Start scheme.
🍐 A new resource “Unmasking Influence: How commercial actors influence policy and public health” has become publicly available.
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
🍐 A new resource “Unmasking Influence: How commercial actors influence policy and public health” has become publicly available.
🍐 We have published our updated formula milks cost report, trends analysis and infographics to support policy and practice. Our monitoring data on the cost of infant formula in the UK has once again illustrated that there has been no meaningful reduction in cost to UK families...
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
🍐 We have published our updated formula milks cost report, trends analysis and infographics to support policy and practice. Our monitoring data on the cost of infant formula in the UK has once again illustrated that there has been no meaningful reduction in cost to UK families...
🍐Lots of new research has been published including papers on conflicts of interest in infant and young child feeding, a content analysis on the implicit and explicit packaging designs featured on commercial baby food in the UK, and an exploration of food provision challenges across English nurseries
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
🍐Lots of new research has been published including papers on conflicts of interest in infant and young child feeding, a content analysis on the implicit and explicit packaging designs featured on commercial baby food in the UK, and an exploration of food provision challenges across English nurseries
📰 Want to keep up to date with the latest news and research about infant and child feeding?
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 AM
📰 Want to keep up to date with the latest news and research about infant and child feeding?
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
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November 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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New mums may find they have less time to prepare food, but it’s important that they get the energy and nutrients that they need, even if they end up having more frequent, smaller snacks rather than main meals.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
New mums may find they have less time to prepare food, but it’s important that they get the energy and nutrients that they need, even if they end up having more frequent, smaller snacks rather than main meals.
Updates reflect the changing, challenging context in which new mums are trying to eat well and changes to services and support like the Healthy Start scheme. Edits have also been made to advice around plant milks and supplements, in line with latest SACN recommendations and NICE guidelines.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Updates reflect the changing, challenging context in which new mums are trying to eat well and changes to services and support like the Healthy Start scheme. Edits have also been made to advice around plant milks and supplements, in line with latest SACN recommendations and NICE guidelines.
It includes ideas for snacks and drinks that provide a range of important nutrients and complements our other resources that give practical ideas for eating well in pregnancy and for the whole family.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
It includes ideas for snacks and drinks that provide a range of important nutrients and complements our other resources that give practical ideas for eating well in pregnancy and for the whole family.
❗ We’ve updated our Eating Well for New Mums guide, last updated in 2020, to reflect the latest advice and support for new mums.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
❗ We’ve updated our Eating Well for New Mums guide, last updated in 2020, to reflect the latest advice and support for new mums.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
We’re really pleased to see this article published in the @BMJ today!
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We’re really pleased to see this article published in the @BMJ today!
🎃 Halloween is here but do your children's treats contain artificial food colours? Some azo dyes can cause hyperactivity.
October 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
🎃 Halloween is here but do your children's treats contain artificial food colours? Some azo dyes can cause hyperactivity.
🍊 1–under 5 year olds should be encouraged to taste at least 5 different fruits and vegetables per day. All types of fresh, frozen, or canned fruit and vegetables are great options for your child. Try to avoid canned fruit and vegetables with added salt or sugar.
October 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
🍊 1–under 5 year olds should be encouraged to taste at least 5 different fruits and vegetables per day. All types of fresh, frozen, or canned fruit and vegetables are great options for your child. Try to avoid canned fruit and vegetables with added salt or sugar.
Here are some practical tips to encourage minimally processed, varied diets for young children from our Good Food Guide and Recipe Book:
October 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Here are some practical tips to encourage minimally processed, varied diets for young children from our Good Food Guide and Recipe Book:
This year’s #WorldFoodDay theme is ‘Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future’. Here at First Steps, we want to ensure that everyone, including babies and children, has access to healthy food. Eating more minimally processed foods is good for the planet and people.
October 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
This year’s #WorldFoodDay theme is ‘Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future’. Here at First Steps, we want to ensure that everyone, including babies and children, has access to healthy food. Eating more minimally processed foods is good for the planet and people.
❗️ICYMI: On 10 September 2025, UNICEF published its Child Nutrition Report 2025, Feeding Profit: How food environments are failing children
For the first time ever, among school-aged children and adolescents globally, overweight has exceeded underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition.
For the first time ever, among school-aged children and adolescents globally, overweight has exceeded underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition.
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
❗️ICYMI: On 10 September 2025, UNICEF published its Child Nutrition Report 2025, Feeding Profit: How food environments are failing children
For the first time ever, among school-aged children and adolescents globally, overweight has exceeded underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition.
For the first time ever, among school-aged children and adolescents globally, overweight has exceeded underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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🍐 We have written a new update on cold water sterilisation. After liaising with the relevant organisations, it is recommended that baby feeding equipment be rinsed with cooled, boiled water following cold water sterilisation
October 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🍐 We have written a new update on cold water sterilisation. After liaising with the relevant organisations, it is recommended that baby feeding equipment be rinsed with cooled, boiled water following cold water sterilisation
📰Want to keep up to date with the latest UK news and research about infant and child feeding?
Our latest newsletter was published last week, here are the highlights ➡️
Our latest newsletter was published last week, here are the highlights ➡️
October 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📰Want to keep up to date with the latest UK news and research about infant and child feeding?
Our latest newsletter was published last week, here are the highlights ➡️
Our latest newsletter was published last week, here are the highlights ➡️
Happy #WorldVegetarianWeek!
Did you know that all our eating well resources for young children contain #vegetarian recipes? Whether vegetarian, vegan, or not, it is recommended that infants and children eat a wide variety of minimally processed foods.
Did you know that all our eating well resources for young children contain #vegetarian recipes? Whether vegetarian, vegan, or not, it is recommended that infants and children eat a wide variety of minimally processed foods.
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Happy #WorldVegetarianWeek!
Did you know that all our eating well resources for young children contain #vegetarian recipes? Whether vegetarian, vegan, or not, it is recommended that infants and children eat a wide variety of minimally processed foods.
Did you know that all our eating well resources for young children contain #vegetarian recipes? Whether vegetarian, vegan, or not, it is recommended that infants and children eat a wide variety of minimally processed foods.
ICYMI: The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) published an assessment of the health benefits and risks of consuming plant-based drinks
What are the key points parents of young children need to know from a nutrition perspective?
What are the key points parents of young children need to know from a nutrition perspective?
September 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
ICYMI: The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) published an assessment of the health benefits and risks of consuming plant-based drinks
What are the key points parents of young children need to know from a nutrition perspective?
What are the key points parents of young children need to know from a nutrition perspective?
Where can I access breastfeeding support near me?
It’s #WorldBreastFeedingWeek and we’re rounding things off by sharing where you can access practical breastfeeding support near you!
There are breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and centres in many areas around the UK
It’s #WorldBreastFeedingWeek and we’re rounding things off by sharing where you can access practical breastfeeding support near you!
There are breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and centres in many areas around the UK
August 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Where can I access breastfeeding support near me?
It’s #WorldBreastFeedingWeek and we’re rounding things off by sharing where you can access practical breastfeeding support near you!
There are breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and centres in many areas around the UK
It’s #WorldBreastFeedingWeek and we’re rounding things off by sharing where you can access practical breastfeeding support near you!
There are breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and centres in many areas around the UK
It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and we’re looking at the ways in which we protect breastfeeding with our work here at First Steps Nutrition Trust.
August 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and we’re looking at the ways in which we protect breastfeeding with our work here at First Steps Nutrition Trust.
This year’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek’s theme is "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems," emphasising the need for long-term, equitable support for breastfeeding mothers worldwide.
August 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This year’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek’s theme is "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems," emphasising the need for long-term, equitable support for breastfeeding mothers worldwide.