A little more about the e-Book
Food for the days when you’re busy looking after everyone else.
For mums in the newborn weeks and the busy years beyond, however you feed your baby.
Find quick snacks, everyday meals and clear explanations of nutrition, so you can make choices that fit your appetite, time, budget and household.
What’s inside
01 Everyday nutrition, clearly explained
Food labels, fats, protein, iron, fibre, hydration and supplements - what matters and how to make it practical.
02 Food ideas for real-life days
22 snacks, five everyday meals and five recipes for when you have more time, with allergen notes, swaps and storage guidance.
03 Useful tools to return to
Shopping and budget ideas, nutrient food sources, printable quick guides and recipe indexes to help you find what you need.
A peek inside
Real pages from Mum to Mum: clear explanations of food labels, practical snack ideas and the nutrient food-source directory.
Evidence you can explore
Written using established nutrition guidance, including the NHS and the British Dietetic Association. Linked references in the e-Book let you explore the sources.
The focus is practical context, food you enjoy and choices that fit real life - not miracle promises or a perfect diet.
Hi, I’m Charlotte
I’m Charlotte Thompson, a busy mum and Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), with a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, Exercise & Health.
I created Gentle Fig to help parents feed themselves and their families with more confidence. This guide brings my nutrition background together with the everyday reality of looking after a family.
Good to know
Digital PDF: 110 pages to read on your phone or computer; save for reference or print for personal use. No physical book will be sent.
Only for breastfeeding mums? No. It’s for the newborn weeks and busy years beyond, however you feed your baby.
Do I need to cook? No. Bought foods and no-cook ideas sit alongside recipes for days with more time.
Personalised advice? This guide provides general information for adults. Allergies, medical conditions and prescribed diets need tailored advice. The adult recipes are not a baby-feeding plan.