Raisin Biscuit Cookies

Here is a healthy recipe that I found in a Great Book called Healthy Eating For Kids by Anita Bean.
Great as a snack and lunch box filler. These raisin biscuit cookies are low in sugar and high in fibre.
Easy to make and fun for the kids to make with your help.

Makes 20

INGREDIENTS

225g (8oz) wholemeal plain flour
40g (11/2 oz) brown sugar
85g (3oz) raisins (you could also try sultanas or cranberries)
2 tblsp (30ml) rapeseed oil
1 egg
4 tblsp (60ml) milk

METHOD

1/ Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

2/ Combine flour, sugar and raisins ina bowl.

3/ Stir in the oil, egg and milk and lightly mix together
until you have a stiff  dough.

4/ Place spoonfuls  of the mixture onto lightly greased tray.

5/ Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Happy Baking!

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10 Tips On Being Organised When Bathing Your Baby

Bathing your child can become a big ordeal but being organised before hand can make it a relaxing time for both.


To make sure all runs smoothly you will need:

1/ A small bath that can be put on a sturdy stand or on top of a large table or fit into a larger bath.

2/ Fill with water, using the cold water first then the hot. Test the temperature of the water with the elbow. Have the bath set up in a room that can be kept warm and with no drafts.

3/ Shampoo and soap. Both should be suitable for babies. Some normal soaps can be very harsh for little babies skin.

4/ Cotton swabs to wash around the eyes, ears and genital area.

5/ Clean Clothes and new diapers, a couple because accidents often happen and it usually does when you have just put a clean diaper on.

6/ Have two buckets close by. One for dirty clothes, the other for dirty nappies.

7/ Any baby creams that may have to used and talcum powder. Make sure the powder is for babies, as it can be very strong with perfume and this will be to powerful little noses.

8/ Have two towels aired and ready to use hanging close by. You will also need a small hand towel to dry his/her face and head.

9/ Make sure all equipment that is needed is placed close by, In arms reach because you should always keep one hand on your baby at all times. This will prevent your baby rolling of the table and getting hurt.

10/ Just before you start washing, recheck the temperature of the water again, just to be sure. If the water is to hot it can scald the sensitive skin of a new born very quickly.

Take your time when bathing your child and don't panic. Relax and enjoy the experience because they grow up so fast.

Bath Time!

Originally uploaded by Seth Likens