Health and Development

Welcome to the LittleOak village blog, your go-to resource for nurturing the health and development of babies, toddlers, and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering a wealth of informative articles to support parents on their feeding journeys and parenting adventures.

Health and Development

Pain relief for children

August 26, 2025

Seeing our children in pain is hard, but choosing the right pain relief doesn’t have to be. In this guide, we talk through the two most common medications for pain relief: paracetamol and ibuprofen.

A young girl petting a baby goat on a farm

Understanding the whey-to-casein ratio in formula

August 8, 2025

Discover why the whey-to-casein ratio matters in your child’s formula – and why the natural balance found in goat’s milk makes it so naturally nourishing.

How can you tell if your baby has reflux?

July 26, 2025

While reflux is a common part of infancy, what happens if your baby doesn’t grow out of it? Learn more about the signs, causes and next steps in our blog.

LittleOak’s commitment to sustainability

July 10, 2025

We take our environmental responsibility seriously. Read on to learn more about how we promote sustainability—or, as we like to call it, the greater good.

5 tips to support a strong immune system

July 9, 2025

Here are five practical tips from the dietitians at The Lifestyle Dietitian to help keep your little one well this season.

Steph Lowe, The Natural Nutritionist, on preconception health

Preconception nutrition: How to optimise nutrient density for fertility and pregnancy

June 29, 2025

Every preconception journey is unique, but the right nutrition can boost fertility and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. In this blog, Steph Lowe from The Natural Nutritionist, shares the...

What are the key toddler milestones?

June 26, 2025

How do you know if your toddler is developing on track? Discover the key toddler milestones and how to support your child’s healthy growth.

Six mindfulness practices to try with your child

June 6, 2025

Children often feel big emotions, and it can be challenging for them to understand or manage what they’re feeling. Here are six mindfulness activities you can try together.

Goat milk and the infant gut microbiota: a white paper

June 2, 2025

Supported by 50+ studies, this white paper highlights strong scientific evidence supporting goat milk formulas and their nutritional benefits over cow milk formulas.

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