"I try really hard to limit the obvious sugary treats for my three-year-old (sweets, chocolate, sugary drinks etc.) but what worries me is that unless I cook completely from scratch, it seems like all pre-packaged products have so much sugar in them."

"As a mum I find it useful to always check the products labels to see how much sugar is put in. I think food brands should be more clear and also reduce how much sugar they put in their products. I use Dr. Will’s sauces, they use dates to sweeten their product's and they taste absolutely delicious.

We can find alternatives that taste just as good as sweets and fatty foods which are even better when we know they don’t have a negative effect on the body. I find the Dr Wills brand a more natural way of satisfying my children's cravings without sacrificing on taste. I’d like to see more brands using these unrefined natural ingredients whilst remaining tasty and affordable.

"I read somewhere that there are over 60 different names for added sugar, I think some companies use this ridiculously vast vocabulary to disguise added sugar in foods! I quickly realised when shopping for Theo, that just because foods say fortified or whole grain doesn’t mean it doesn’t also contain lots of sugar. I want to be confident that I can give my toddler the occasional sugary treat, knowing that he’s not had hidden sugar elsewhere in his diet."

"I'm constantly trying to check labels for sugar content to make sure I'm not unknowingly giving my children more sugar - but I have to admit, I don't always know what I'm looking for! I wish brands could make it easier by just being more upfront about what's included, and not trying to disguise the bad stuff as something else."

In the past, I have been very restrictive with refined sugar (chocolates and sweets) when it comes to the kids and tried to only offer healthy alternatives but that has just made Ethan obsessed with it! I don’t think this was the right approach for us… Now I am focusing on moderation… a little sugar each day will not cause any huge issues and it means Ethan is much less obsessed."

I give my children one snack per day. I offer humous/nuts instead. I avoid sugar evenings as it makes them hyper. Birthdays/holidays it’s harder. Brands should state on packaging a recommended intake per/day and the government should do more to educate us on the impact of sugar on our health.