by admin | Nov 6, 2020 | 6-12 months
“My child does not eat” – is a common complaint I hear from parents of toddlers. This can be extremely frustrating and concerning for any carer. Around 20-45 % of parents report that their toddlers are picky eaters and that mealtimes take longer to... 
by admin | Oct 30, 2020 | 6-12 months, Other
Sleep is so important for babies and of course for parents too. Insufficient sleep has been shown to hugely impact on quality of life, which I am sure most parents can confirm. During the last 23 years working as a dietitian in paediatrics, I have learnt to really... 
by admin | Oct 26, 2020 | Introduction of solids, Medical Conditions
Solid food introduction can be a stressful time for parents with allergic infants. When to introduce solids, how to introduce them and what to do about allergens are common questions that I get. Many of you know that I run regular webinars, and one of the topics is... 
by admin | Oct 12, 2020 | 6-12 months, Medical Conditions, Other, Toddler Nutrition
Every week, I get emails from parents asking me whether I supported specific alternative diets, which include a wide variety of unproven diets that may cause harm. I often have to send a disappointing response, that unfortunately I do not support diets without any... by admin | Sep 26, 2020 | Feeding Difficulties, Toddler Nutrition
On Friday we had a Q and A webinar with Dr Elaine Mayon-White on the psychological view of feeding difficulties in toddlers. We heard that the toddler years are an important time for development and food, eating and mealtime behaviour is part of this journey. Whilst...