Should kids play with food?
So should your kids play with food? And I get it! I bet you feel like you spend your whole life picking up toys, food, and general mess. Plus you’d probably prefer it if your child actually got some nutritious goodness out of the food you spent ages preparing. But...
15 Fun, Healthy and Delicious Snacks Ideas for Kids
It can be tough to come up with nutritious and appealing snacks for kids. From sweet to savoury, there’s something for everyone here. And the best part? They’re all really easy to make. So, what are you waiting for? Get snacking! So here are 15 kids snack ideas Fruit...
Egg Ladder – How to do home Reintroduction for an egg allergy
The Egg Ladder The BSACI guidelines for management of egg allergy include guidance on home egg reintroduction (the egg ladder). The following step-by-step reintroduction guide is intended for those who have already discussed with their child’s dietitian or doctor that...
Baby Led Weaning Breakfast- what are the best options?
Baby led weaning (BLW) is a great way to introduce your baby to a wide variety of colours, tastes, textures and shapes of food from an early age. So lets start with baby led weaning at breakfast. Baby led weaning banana and baby Benefits of baby led weaning...Hi I'm Emma, Paediatric Dietitian and mum of one who was a fussy eater and had allergies.
- Food Play: To help picky eaters try new foods
Mealtime struggles with picky eaters can often feel like an endless battle, leaving many of us feeling frustrated, defeated, and exhausted. As a paediatric dietitian and feeding therapist, I’ve encountered countless families grappling with the challenges of raising fussy eaters, including my own. Having just qualified as an SOS feeding therapist, there was so much… Read more: Food Play: To help picky eaters try new foods - Best Vitamins and Minerals for Fussy Eaters
This blog explores essential vitamins and minerals for fussy eaters, their food sources and whether supplements are needed to support your child’s health. Ensuring a balanced diet for children can be challenging, especially when dealing with fussy eaters. Many children may not get enough essential nutrients, which can affect their growth, development and overall health.… Read more: Best Vitamins and Minerals for Fussy Eaters - Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
It’s mid-afternoon, your toddler is hungry and you need something healthy and quick. Sound familiar? Toddlers have higher nutritional needs per kilogram of body weight than adults due to their rapid growth and development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), proper nutrition in the first five years of life is crucial for cognitive development,… Read more: Healthy Snacks for Toddlers - SuperNutrio: A Nutritious and Delicious Milk to Support Kids’ Growth
Advertisement Feature: This blog post has been sponsored by SuperNutrio Navigating the challenges of feeding children can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with fussy eating that restricts their nutritional intake. As a parent, ensuring your child gets enough protein and calcium— which are essential for healthy growth and development—can be particularly challenging. These essential nutrients… Read more: SuperNutrio: A Nutritious and Delicious Milk to Support Kids’ Growth - Iron Rich Foods For Fussy Eaters
In this blog, iron rich foods for fussy eaters we’ll explore kid-friendly, iron-rich foods and some creative strategies to boost iron intake—helping even the pickiest eaters get the nutrients they need to thrive. Research shows that iron deficiency in children is linked to long-term cognitive and developmental delays, particularly affecting memory and learning (1). Ensuring… Read more: Iron Rich Foods For Fussy Eaters