Four Easy Meals for Kids

Looking for a yummy indulgence but still have hungry mouths to feed? We've compiled our four favourite recipes that your kids will love... and you will too!

1. Baked Salmon Cakes: We all love salmon and we all love cake, but baked salmon cakes takes things to a new level! Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

2 cans wild salmon, drained of liquid

1 egg

1/4 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Method

a. Drain the salmon and add it to a food processor with egg, cornmeal, and cheese. (You can also mix with a fork in a medium bowl.)

b. Pulse to grind into a batter.

c. Use a 1/4-cup measuring cup to portion rounds, then flatten until about 1/2-inch thick.

d. Press into a small bowl of breadcrumbs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

e. Bake and eat!

2. Vegetable Pikelets: These vegetarian pikelets are a delicious way to get your kids to eat their vegetables... without the fuss. Here's how to make them:

Ingredients

2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour

2 cups mixed vegetables (finely chopped, raw)

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

1 cup tasty cheese (grated)

1 1/2 cup milk

1 tsp salt and pepper (to taste)

50 g butter

cream cheese (*to serve)

chives (*to serve)

Method

a. In a bowl, whisk all ingredients except for butter together.

b. Heat a little butter in a frying pan. Using quarter cup measures, fry each pikelet until golden and turn.

c. Serve warm with cream cheese spread on top. 

3. Broccoli Tots: Want to get your kids to eat broccoli without the fuss? Try this fun recipe (you'll love it, too!):

Ingredients

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped

1 cup short grain brown rice, fully cooked

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

2 eggs

¼ cup regular breadcrumbs

Method

a. Prepare your rice or plan to use leftovers. Gather the rest of the ingredients.

b. Chop the broccoli into small pieces. Cook quickly.

c. Drain the broccoli well.

d. Add the ingredients to a food processor and grind into a uniform batter.

e. Portion out tots onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

f. Bake and serve warm! 

4. Homemade creamy hummus without tahini: Add it to your potatoes or even with a side of pasta. Hummus is for everything!

Ingredients

2 cups chickpeas (or 1 14.5 ounce can, rinsed and drained)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 small garlic clove, peeled (optional)

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

a. Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor

b. Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally, until very smooth.

c. If your mixture seems thick or you have trouble blending, you can add a bit of water or a drizzle of olive oil.

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The whole idea behind Attipas baby shoes is that less is more. Goodbye to heavy shoes and socks, and hello to lightweight, practical, flexible shoe-socks that let babies 'feel' the ground.

Attipas slip on like a sock, saving you time as you rush your toddler out the front door. That’s why our founder, Caroline Africh, originally brought Attipas to Australia and our entire range can easily replace all the other shoes and socks in your baby's cupboard. 

As Seen at the Oscars!

Attipas baby shoes made it to the Oscars! Founder Caroline Africh and her team were flown to Hollywood where they handed out Attipas baby shoes to celebrities including Zoe Saldana, who is a huge fan.

Caroline also made an appearance on the Today Show where she talks to David Campbell and Sonia Kruger about getting close and personal with Ryan Gosling!

While other brands may sell 'first shoes' for babies, Attipas are the only baby shoes that successfully mimic barefoot walking.  And the evidence is clear.

Attipas baby shoes come in six sizes and can be worn from 6 months to 4 years. They start from $39.95 and are sold on the Attipas Australia website.

Attipas baby shoes come in over 50 colours in an identical design that slips on like a sock but supports like a shoe. Bestsellers include Attipas Sneaker: cute, sneaker-style shoes that look like traditional Converse; Attipas Rainbow: unisex, bright and bold stripes that match any outfit; Attipas Attibebe: soft pastel tones, a favourite for girls; and Attipas Marine: cute nautical themed pre-walkers, a favourite for boys.

Our founder, Caroline Africh, discovered Attipas baby shoes on a holiday in Japan and knew she needed to bring them to Australia. As a mum of a then 1 year old, Caroline had unique insight into exactly what a toddler should be wearing on their feet while learning to walk. An avid fan of the barefoot movement, Caroline says: “As a new mother, I was very conscious about selecting the right first shoes for my baby.”

“The biggest mistake parents make when choosing first baby shoes is that they think they need to be structured,” Caroline says. “The reality is that science really speaks for itself. Being barefoot helps baby develop brain function and the barefoot movement has been massive for decades. When choosing suitable pre-walking shoes for babies, parents need to select something that mimics the concept of walking barefoot.” 

Long before Caroline founded Attipas Australia, she had two very successful careers—first as an auditor, and then secondly as a project manager.

Caroline began her career as an IT auditor in the early 2000's, working for PwC Sydney as a graduate. Not feeling as though she 'fit in', it was then she realised her aspirations to become an entrepreneur — which she would later fulfil by bringing Attipas shoes to Australia.

At age 25, Caroline packed her bags and moved to London, and just like that, she worked her way up the chain to become a Project Manager in an investment bank. Over the next five years, she managed several large-scale IT implementations however still felt like something was 'missing' from her work life.

In her early 30s, Caroline had a baby and moved back to Sydney. After nearly a decade working in corporate, Caroline wanted to start her own business and become an entrepreneur. As a new mum conscious about baby foot health, Caroline discovered Attipas shoes in Japan and knew it was her inner calling to bring Attipas to Australia. We are proud to say: she succeeded. As seen on the Today Show, at the Oscars and on Shark Tank, over 500k pairs have been sold since Attipas arrived in 2012.

Caroline's 'less-is-more' approach to toddler foot health has been adopted by hundreds of thousands of Australian parents, who use Attipas on their babies every single day.

What our customers are saying about us...

“We bought these for our then 11 month old and they are the perfect baby shoe! They protect little toes, are easy to walk in even for an early walker, and the sock-style means she can't pull them off. She's one now and loves them so much that she sometimes brings them to you to put them on for her, even inside! Very glad we bought the next size up as well.” — Victoria

All Attipas Products are tailor-made for environmentally conscious families.

We care about making our products safe and healthy for you—and our planet. That’s why our products are non-toxic and contain no formaldehyde or BPA.  They are also vegan-friendly and not tested on animals. We also keep packaging to a minimum and use cardboard over plastics where possible.

Anyone can have allergies. If your baby or toddler has any discomfort or a rash develops, discontinue use and consult your doctor.