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 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 | May 7, 2020 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months
Many parents may not have access to healthcare professionals to have their child’s growth assessed on a regular basis. In this webinar, Dr. Rosan Meyer, paediatric dietitian will go through how to perform measurements and assess growth with what you have at home and... by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months, Feeding Difficulties, Medical Conditions, Toddler Nutrition
I have been shocked to see on social media all of the nutritional advice and remedies proposed to “boost” your baby’s immune system to prevent corona virus. Similarly many companies have been playing on parents concern and have been marketing vitamin... by admin | Mar 3, 2020 | 6-12 months, Birth to 6 months, Medical Conditions, Toddler Nutrition
Growth charts are often seen as growth lines that are only used by healthcare professionals. For me as a dietitian, growth charts are one of the best ways for inter-professional communications about the general health of a child. That is why it is so important for us...