by Katie | May 12, 2021 | Toddler Nutrition
We had a recent successful Q and A webinar with Dr. Julie Lanigan, specialist paediatric dietitian on healthy eating habits for the future. The first thousand days have been shown to be critical for growth and development and therefore laying the foundations for... 
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... 
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... by admin | Sep 8, 2019 | 6-12 months, Other, Toddler Nutrition
The discussion about healthy eating, whilst considering the environment is a topic that comes up much more frequent in my consultations. This can be a real challenge when you want to achieve iron requirements, but not eat too much meat, when you want to achieve...