WHAT WE OFFER
Paediatric Dietetics
What is Paediatric Dietetics?
Navigating your child's nutrition doesn't have to be overwhelming. From the first stages of weaning to supporting teenagers through growth spurts, our specialist paediatric dietitian provides expert, personalised guidance at every stage of childhood.
Every child is different — their needs, their preferences, their family life. That's why our approach combines evidence-based nutritional science with practical, family-friendly solutions that actually work at the dinner table, not just on paper.
Our paediatric dietetic services are available for children and young people from birth to 18 years old. We understand that nutritional needs and challenges vary significantly across different developmental stages.
Infants: 0-12 months
Feeding, weaning, allergies
Toddlers: 1-3 years
Fussy eating, growth concerns
Children: 4-11 years
Healthy eating habits, medical conditions
Teenagers: 12-18 years
Body image, sports nutrition, eating disorders
We can offer:
Weaning Support
Expert guidance on introducing solid foods, baby-led weaning, and managing the transition from milk to family foods.
Nutritional Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your child's current diet, growth patterns, and nutritional status.
Meal Planning
Practical, family-friendly meal plans that meet your child's nutritional needs and fit your lifestyle.
Feeding Therapy
Specialised techniques to help children with feeding difficulties develop healthier eating patterns.
Family Education
Teaching parents and carers about child nutrition, reading food labels, and creating positive food environments.
School Liaison
Working with schools and nurseries to ensure your child's dietary needs are met in educational settings.
Who Can it Help?
Conditions We Specialise In
Feeding Difficulties & Fussy Eating
Comprehensive assessment and tailored strategies for children who struggle with food textures, limited food choices, or mealtime battles. We use gentle, evidence-based approaches to expand your child's diet.
Growth & Weight Concerns
Whether your child is underweight, overweight, or experiencing faltering growth, we provide sensitive, age-appropriate nutrition plans that support healthy development without creating food anxiety.
Food Allergies & Intolerances
Expert guidance on managing food allergies and intolerances while ensuring nutritional adequacy. We help families navigate elimination diets, food challenges, and safe food introduction.
Gastrointestinal Issues
Specialised support for children with constipation, reflux, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, and other digestive conditions that affect nutrition and growth.
Eating Disorders
Sensitive, specialist care for children and teenagers with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and other eating disorders.
Medical Conditions
Nutritional management for children with diabetes, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other medical conditions where diet plays a crucial role in management.
Who Will I See?
You'll be seen by one of our fully accredited practitioners.
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How Do I Get Started?
We find that the best pathway is to have a call with Paula Wood, our founder and lead dietitian. She offers free "Discovery" calls, up to 15-minutes, the purpose of which are to ensure that we pair you up with the best member of our team. You can book a "Discovery" call using our online booking facility, or send an enquiry using the form below.