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Nourish, Feed & Thrive

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Nourish, Feed & Thrive

A gentle, family focused, evidenced based and responsive approach to infant and child feeding challenges. But beliefs and passion alone are not enough!

Here are Nourish Feed and Thrive, we provide a gently, family focused, evidenced based and responsive approach to infant and children feeding challenges. Pleasurable feeding can lay the groundwork for infant-health, foster the parent-child relationship and establish a lifelong positive relationship with food. We love nothing more than supporting a mum to enjoy breastfeeding her baby or assist a family to turn stress and battle filled mealtimes into a time of fun and connection. To ensure that we are always providing the very highest level of support to the families, we seek out experts both locally and internationally to learn from. Our work is all evidence based and draws on the latest teaching of training programs.

07/11/2025

👻 Halloween might be over, but the spooky fun continued in our sessions this week!
A little bit of novelty (like themed treats or creative food play) can make new foods feel less scary and a lot more exciting to explore. 🍎✨

30/10/2025

Is your little one ready to start solids? 🍽️

Starting solids is such an exciting milestone, but it can be tricky to know when the time is right!

Some signs your baby might be ready include:�
👶 Sitting upright with little support�
👅 Showing interest in food and reaching for what you’re eating�
👄 Opening their mouth when food is offered�
🤲 Good head and neck control�
🚫 The tongue-thrust reflex (pushing food out) has reduced

Every baby develops at their own pace - there’s no rush! The goal is to make mealtimes enjoyable, safe, and responsive to your little one’s cues. 💛

24/10/2025

Speech pathologists support individuals across a wide range of areas- from speech and language to voice and swallowing. For those who have a special interest in feeding, the work often goes even deeper. We complete additional training to understand how muscles, nerves, sensations, feeding equipment, and the environment all influence feeding. Whether that’s breast, bottle, tube, or family mealtimes.

However, one area that speech pathologists are not trained in is supporting the mother in a breastfeeding pair- things like milk supply, pumping, and breast care. These were the missing pieces Makaela needed to truly support families in our community.

That’s why Makaela went on to complete extra training to become an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). It allows her to bring both sides together- supporting mum and bub in navigating feeding challenges with confidence and care. 💛

21/10/2025

It was such a pleasure to present today alongside paediatrician and allergist Dr Eliza O’Reilly to the wonderful nurses of the paediatric ward and emergency department at Pindara Private Hospital 🌿

We shared insights on introducing allergens to little ones- an important topic for families navigating the start of solids, especially when there’s a higher risk of allergic reactions.

👀 Watch this space! We have some exciting opportunities coming soon for families supporting their little ones through this stage of feeding and development.

17/10/2025

We hear this all the time, "I think I want to move to bottle feeding because at least then I can see exactly how many mLs they’re taking." 👶🍼

And honestly… we completely understand! If only b***s came with a little milk measure on the side, right? It would make things so much easier and provide a lot of reassurance. While we can’t measure breastmilk volume exactly, we can get a rough idea through test weights, weighing bub before and after a feed to estimate how much milk they’ve taken. Even more importantly, we look at growth over time. Regular weight checks (about every 4 weeks) give us the best picture of how your little one is tracking and whether they’re getting enough. 🌿

Our Benowa Clinic is always open for families to pop in for a quick weight check, just flick us a message first so we know to expect you! 📩

14/10/2025

Most new mums spend so much time thinking about pregnancy and birth, and then hope that things like breastfeeding will just come naturally once bub arrives. 💭 Sometimes it does, but for many mums and bubs, it’s a skill that takes time, patience, and practice to master. 💕

Even though my own journey was mostly smooth, there were still plenty of moments when it felt like this little man was trying to send me a very clear message! 😅

If you or your bub are finding breastfeeding tricky, you’re not alone, and there’s lots that can be done to help. 🤱 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are specially trained to support breastfeeding pairs and can make a world of difference.

Makaela is not only a Speech Pathologist, but also an IBCLC, and she loves supporting new mums and bubs on their feeding journeys. 🌿✨

If you’d like to book an appointment with Makaela for IBCLC support, you can reach out to us via email at support@nourishfeedthrive.com.au - we’d love to help. 💛

10/10/2025

☀️ Hydration check!

Our dietitian Stacey is leading by example with her very big water bottle, and it’s a great reminder for all of us to keep our fluids up, especially in this Queensland heat! 💧

Staying hydrated helps with energy, concentration, digestion and overall wellbeing. For little ones, hydration is just as important- as they can dehydrate more quickly, so make sure water is always within easy reach.

Try:�
🥤 Offering water regularly (don’t wait until they ask!)�
🍉 Including water-rich foods like fruit and veggies�
🌡️ Extra sips during outdoor play or hot weather

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep those bottles filled! 💦

01/10/2025

To help little ones transfer the skills they learn in the clinic into everyday life at home, we often set small ‘home’ tasks 🏡✨

The key to success? Asking just enough- never too much. 💛 This way, they can experience success, build confidence, and show us those gorgeous, proud faces we all love to see! 🌟

26/09/2025

✨ A big heartfelt thank you to one of our very special families for donating this blue Timbleform chair 💙

Now, this chair is helping another little friend on their feeding journey - how wonderful is that?! 🥰

Your kindness truly keeps our community thriving. 💛

12/09/2025

Nothing sweeter than a mumma and her babies 🐾💕 These little kittens stole Makaela's heart today- we just love babies of all kinds, big or small, furry or not!

10/09/2025

✨ Bite-Sized Review ✨
Calcium is such an important nutrient for growing bones and teeth- but what if your child doesn’t like dairy or struggles to meet their needs through food alone? That’s where Tasteless Calcium comes in. Stacey put it to the test, and here’s what she found:

👁 Mixability: Semi-translucent in water/cordial, blends best in milk
👃 Smell: No smell
👅 Taste: Tasteless
🤲 Texture: No change
💲 Affordability: Around $0.90 per serve
🥛 Nutrition: Meets 40-100% of children’s daily calcium needs (depending on age). Works in hot or cold liquids- but always check dosage with your dietitian.
⭐️ Stacey’s rating: 4/5

💬 A fuss-free way to help boost calcium intake for little ones.

Would this be something you’d try with your child?

Address

Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Gold Coast, QLD
4218

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.nourishfeedthrive.com.au/

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