Dr Kyla- Paediatric Dietitian

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Dr Kyla- Paediatric Dietitian

Dr Kyla Smith is a paediatric dietitian revolutionising the way we feed our families Food and mealtimes are overwhelming for so many families.

I’m here to help you feel good about mealtimes, and change the way we feed this generation of children. There’s the process of starting off on solid food, surviving the fussy toddler stages and navigating school lunchboxes and family mealtimes, all whilst battling a myriad of misinformation and our own learned and sometimes negative relationships with food. My mission is to empower you with the skills and confidence to support your baby, your toddler and your school-aged child to love their food and feel comfortable in their bodies. We can raise our children to respect their bodies and trust their hunger, and feel confident around food. It’s not always easy in our diet-obsessed culture, but it is possible. My approach will set your kids up for a future of eating that supports them to grow and thrive. I can't wait for you to join me!

11/03/2026

Are you in the thick of toddler eating? You’re not alone.

If any of these questions are playing on your mind:
🤔 Are they getting enough protein?
💊 Does my child need a supplement?
🍓 How is my toddler surviving on fruit and yoghurt?
🍛 When will they try a new food?

…then I’d love to invite you to join the Mealtimes membership. In each stage of the membership I will teach you the foundations of feeding kids and be there to troubleshoot your questions and concerns.

If you’d like to work with someone individually, my team offers telehealth consultations to help apply the Mealtimes philosophy or get into the nitty gritty for you (for example, they’ll estimate your child’s protein requirements and intake so you don’t have to).

The Mealtimes team and I are here to support you, so please reach out if you need.

If you’d like to learn more about working with the Mealtimes team 1:1 comment head to https://mealtimes.com.au/product/consult/

10/03/2026

Bluey has popped up in the snack aisle once again with enough marketing claims to have tails wagging. Let's dig in and find out if it's a lunchbox winner or all bark and no bite.

This Chewsday Review is a short written summary of this product.

I use emojis to give you an insight into what I think of the product, but you can read the full review (max 3 min read) on my website.

Read the review: https://mealtimes.com.au/chewsday-reviews/

09/03/2026

🍠🍠🍠 I’m all about keeping it simple at mealtimes and this finger food idea is no exception 🍠🍠🍠

It’s a great option from around 6 months when your baby is using a palmer grasp to pick up finger foods. If your baby is a little older you can cut the sweet potato into smaller pieces for pincer grip practice.

Method:
1. Wash and dry a small sweet potato
2. Prick the sweet potato all over with a fork
3. Microwave for 3-4 minutes until soft
4. Allow to cool, cut into long pieces and serve

Share this post with a friend who is getting ready to start solids or head to https://mealtimes.com.au/magnet/starting-solids/ to download my free starting solids eBook 📖

07/03/2026

You don’t need to sit at the kitchen table with a calculator.

An egg.
Iron-fortified toast.
Half a cup of baked beans.

Fibre ✔️
Protein ✔️
Iron ✔️
Healthy fats ✔️

I don’t want you to do the maths. But I’ve done it for you to help you see that you’re doing better than you think.

When you zoom out, it’s not about chasing perfect numbers — it’s about building meals from different food groups and trusting that they add up over time.

If you’re stressing over certain nutrients, I want you to zoom out. Variety across the day (and week) is what really matters. If your kid is eating foods from a range of food groups you can trust the numbers to take care of themselves.

If trusting is feeling really tricky right now. Come and join my membership for more support.

06/03/2026

Introducing allergens can feel scary for many parents.

And it’s not surprising given Australia has some of the highest allergy rates globally.

But you don’t want to delay introducing allergens for too long.

Research shows that introducing your baby to the 9 common allergies before the age of 1 can reduce their likelihood of developing an allergy.

There is so much support for introducing common allergens within Baby Mealtimes. Members can access my step-by-step guides for introducing and continuing to offer each of the common allergens. But if you're not yet a member I've got a free Allergen Tracker and blog post to help you get started.

Comment “Allergy Blog” and I’ll send you the link to my latest post about introducing the common food allergens to your baby.

Have you started introducing allergens yet? What's been your biggest question or concern?

References:
PMID: 25705822
PMID: 24733323
DOI: 10.1111/cea.70217

04/03/2026

Yep, we've accumulated more than 5,000 signatures from parents and health professionals who want Uncle Tobys to bring back Low Sugar Cheerios.

I've had a meeting with Uncle Tobys brand managers and they're listening to our feedback.

This means we need to keep the momentum going.

Here’s the link: https://mealtimes.com.au/open-letter-to-supermarkets/

And in the comments below please share why you would like Uncle Tobys to bring back our beloved Low Sugar Cheerios 🙏

03/03/2026

McVities call these "Healthier Choice" biscuits... Let's find out if they'll crumble under the pressure of my review.

Today’s Chewsday Review is a short written review that you can view on the website.
The picture and emojis are a quick idea of what I think of the product.

Read the review: https://mealtimes.com.au/chewsday-reviews/

02/03/2026

Win!
What's your go to parenting 'hack' to get to drink your coffee in peace?!

27/02/2026

The Family Mealtimes Mini Series is now live! 🎉🎉

We designed the Mini Series because parents are bussyyyyy and sometimes you just want someone to give you the key information without having to do the deep dive yourself.

So if you have questions about feeding your school-aged child, come and join me and Dr Gemma for the next 6 weeks as we tackle this together.

There are live calls every week so you’ll have access to heaps of support even if you don’t read through each week’s content. Trust me when I say no one will be checking up on your progress here.

Got any questions? Let me know in the comments below or comment ‘Mini Series’ for more info 💃

26/02/2026

The Family Mealtimes Mini Series kicks off live tomorrow! 🎉

Dr Gemma and I are excited to invite you to join us for the next 6 weeks, talking about all things:
🥪 Food at schools (now open)
💪 How to pack lunchboxes like a pro (opening tomorrow)
👀 Family meals without the fuss
👩🏼‍🌾 Supporting your kids to be adventurous eaters
💓 Setting your child up for a lifelong positive relationship with food and their body
🍽️ Our approach to ‘healthy eating’

If you’re ready to join us and get back on track feeding your school-aged child comment ‘Mini Series’ and I’ll send you the link to join. 🙌🏼

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Perth, WA

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https://mealtimes.com.au/

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Mealtime Building Blocks provides in-home, phone or email support for families experiencing mealtime difficulties. The director of Mealtime Building Blocks, Dr Kyla Smith, and Liz Beaton are paediatric dietitians with 10+ experience working with children and parents who are finding mealtimes challenging. Lauren Pike is an Occupational Therapist with 10+ years experience working with children and mealtime difficulties. Kyla, Liz and Lauren are passionate about helping parents and children to experience positive mealtimes, without stress and worry. If you feel like your household is experiencing 'mealtime madness' then making an appointment might be worthwhile. In-home appointments mean your child can be comfortable in their own environment, and you're saved the stress of packing everyone and everything into the car to get to an appointment.