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What Does a Nutritious Childcare Menu Look Like? Dietitian-Approved Checklist

How to ensure children receive balanced, delicious and development-supporting meals every day. A well-designed childcare menu does more than feed children — it fuels their energy, supports growth, strengthens immunity, and helps them build positive relationships with food. With children eating up to two-thirds of their

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Talking to Your Childcare Centre About Your Child’s Allergy or Intolerance

What to share, what to ask, and how to feel confident your child is safe. Starting childcare is a big milestone — and if your child has a food allergy or intolerance, it can also feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right information and a

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How Childcare Centres Should Manage Allergies and Intolerances Safely

Essential systems, processes and practices to protect children — every single day. Allergies and intolerances are now a standard part of life in early learning. With rising rates of food allergy in Australian children, the responsibility on centres to manage meals safely has never been greater.

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Why Customised Menus Matter When Choosing a Childcare Food Provider

Choosing a food provider for your childcare centre isn’t just about what’s on the menu — it’s about how well that menu fits your centre. Every service operates differently, and a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach can quickly create more problems than it solves. That’s why customisation matters.

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Food Allergies vs Intolerances in Kids: Signs, Symptoms & What to Do

Understanding the difference — and how to keep children safe, comfortable and confident at mealtimes. Food reactions are becoming increasingly common in infants and young children. Whether you’re a parent or an early childhood educator, knowing the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance

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Childcare Meal Programs Must Adapt

Flexibility is the Future: Why Childcare Meal Programs Must Adapt

Childcare centres across Australia are facing mounting pressure when it comes to food. Parents expect fresh, nutritious, safe childcare meals every day. Regulators demand compliance with strict dietary guidelines. Meanwhile, operators must balance labour costs, food safety, and rising grocery prices. Traditional childcare meal models simply

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Introducing Solids in Childcare: Essential Tips & Our New Nursery Menu

Introducing Solids: A Key Milestone in Childcare Introducing solids is a significant developmental milestone for babies—and one that can bring excitement and uncertainty for families and educators alike. Around six months old, babies become developmentally ready to explore new tastes and textures alongside breastmilk or formula.

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Helping Kids Try for 5

How do you encourage young children to eat more fruit and vegetables when they are still learning to like veggies? The reality is that while most of us know we should be eating veggies, it isn’t always easy to make that happen. Add to the mix

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Eating a rainbow: The colourful way to healthy eating

When it comes to building a healthy, balanced diet, variety isn’t just the spice of life—it’s the foundation of good nutrition. Far from just a catchy phrase, the concept of eating a rainbow is backed by science. The vibrant colours of fruits and vegetables aren’t just

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Start fresh, stand out and save with a tasty offer

If you have been thinking about taking a fresh approach to food at your childcare centre in 2025, now is the perfect time to turn those thoughts into action. Make the switch to The Wellbeing Food Co’s easy and nutritious childcare catering solutions now and enjoy

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