Nutrition Support

Practical, evidence-based feeding guidance for children aged 0–7. Whether you are just starting solids or navigating the toddler years, you are in the right place.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You're not sure if your child is eating enough. You've read ten different things online and none of them agree. Mealtimes have become a battle and you're not sure where it went wrong. Or maybe you're just starting solids and already feeling overwhelmed by the options.

Feeding children doesn't need to be complicated, but it can feel that way without the right support. I'm here to cut through the noise and give you clear, realistic guidance that actually works for your family.

How I Approach Nutrition

My approach to feeding is built around two things:

Whole-Family Eating

Healthy habits are built through connection and shared meals, not separate toddler menus. Wherever possible, I focus on flexible meals the whole family can eat together. Less cooking, less stress, better habits for everyone.

Functional Nutrition

I focus on nutrient-dense foods that do the most work for your child's growth, development and health. That means foods that support:

  • Growth and development

  • Immune health

  • Cognitive development

  • Stable energy levels

  • Healthy sleep patterns

This isn't about perfection or rigid food rules. It's about building sustainable, positive relationships with food from the very beginning.

Feeding at Every Stage

Feeding looks different at every age, and guidance should too. I tailor support to your child's developmental stage, temperament and your family's lifestyle. I can help with:

  • Starting solids and introducing allergen foods

Just starting solids?

The First Foods Confidence Kit covers everything - allergen introduction, texture progression, feeding schedules, what to do when they refuse and four recipe guides. All in one download, available right now.

  • Infant feeding and milk-to-solids transitions

  • Toddler nutrition and fussy eating

  • Preschool and school lunchbox routines

  • Building confident meal and snack structures

For younger babies, I follow a responsive feeding approach. As children move into toddler and preschool years, I introduce more structured meal and snack rhythms to support digestion, energy regulation and sleep.

Nutrition and Sleep. - Why I Look at Both

Most nutritionists don't talk about sleep. I do, because the two are directly connected. Poor sleep affects appetite, hunger hormones and food choices. And what your child eats and when, directly influences how they sleep.

When I support families with feeding, I always review:

  • Macronutrient balance

  • Meal timing and daily rhythm

  • Nutrients that support sleep quality

A small adjustment to feeding can often create a meaningful shift in sleep, and vice versa. It's one of the things that makes working with me different.

Common Challenges I Support

If any of these sound like you, you're in the right place:

  • Starting solids and feeling overwhelmed by where to begin

  • Fussy eating and limited food variety

  • Concerns about iron, zinc, protein or healthy fat intake

  • Breastfeeding nutrition for mums

  • Bottle feeding transitions or combination feeding

  • Food allergies or sensitivities

  • Inconsistent or stressful mealtimes

  • Transitioning into childcare, preschool or school lunchboxes

How We Can Work Together

1:1 Nutrition consulting

My most comprehensive option for families who want personalised, hands-on support. It includes:

  • A thorough intake and full case history

  • Individual nutritional assessment

  • Fully customised feeding and nutrition plan

  • Meal structure and routine guidance

  • Recipes and practical meal ideas

  • Practical feeding strategies

  • Supplement guidance if appropriate

  • Two weeks of personalised email support

Everything is built around your child's specific needs and your family's real life, not a generic handout.

THE FIRST FOODS CONFIDENCE KIT

If you are in the thick of starting solids and want everything in one place, this is where to start.

The kit brings together 16 downloadable resources covering every question, worry and moment from first tastes through to your baby eating alongside the family. Allergen introduction, texture progression, gagging versus choking, what to do when they refuse everything, feeding schedules, recipe guides and more.

No subscription. No waiting for an appointment. Just clear, calm, practical guidance you can open tonight.

16 guides, schedules, trackers and recipe ebooks - $47, instant download.

GROWING FOUNDATIONS APP

If you'd prefer to work through things independently, the app gives you expert sleep and nutrition guidance in your pocket - available the moment you need it.

  • Sleep trainer with night-by-night guidance and live timer

  • Meal builder for stress-free solids from six months

  • Progress tracker to see your data across the week

  • Learning hub covering every common question

No Guilt and No Judgement

A lot of parents come to me carrying guilt, worried their child isn't eating enough variety, that they rely too much on convenience foods, or that they've somehow already got it wrong. I want you to leave that at the door.

Feeding support is about giving you knowledge and practical tools, not adding to the pressure you're already feeling. Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated or stressful, and I'll show you what that actually looks like for your family.

Ready to Feel Confident About Feeding?

If mealtimes feel stressful, confusing or like a daily battle, that's enough reason to reach out. You don't need to have all the answers before you contact me. That's what I'm here for.

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Work With The Growing Years

Self-Paced Sleep & Nutrition Programs

Age-specific programs designed to support feeding and sleep through each developmental stage.

Personalised 1:1 Feeding Support

Comprehensive, customised nutrition and feeding guidance tailored to your child and family goals.

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