Dr Kyla- Paediatric Dietitian

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!

Fun and Stringy- what else could you ask for in a cheese? While we're all wrapping our heads around the return to packin...
10/02/2026

Fun and Stringy- what else could you ask for in a cheese? While we're all wrapping our heads around the return to packing lunchboxes, let's see if these are another easy option to try.

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/

The Family Mealtimes Mini Series is now open!The Mini Series is your bite-sized snack to get you up to speed on key topi...
08/02/2026

The Family Mealtimes Mini Series is now open!

The Mini Series is your bite-sized snack to get you up to speed on key topics from Family Mealtimes.
We’ll be diving into:
🍎 Food at schools (now open)
🥪 How to pack lunchboxes like a pro
🍽️ 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’

Feeling short on time? No worries, each topic is only designed to take you 15-30 minutes and they’re released weekly for you to move through in your own time.

Dr Gemma and I are with you every week to discuss your questions or you can submit them ahead of time.

If you’re not a Family Mealtimes member, now is a great time to join us. If you’re in Baby or Toddler Mealtimes you can switch over to Family Mealtimes if you’d like to join the Mini Series.

Dr Gemma and I can’t wait to see you at the first live Q&A 🤩

The Family Mealtimes Mini Series is now open!The Mini Series is your bite-sized snack to get you up to speed on key topi...
08/02/2026

The Family Mealtimes Mini Series is now open!

The Mini Series is your bite-sized snack to get you up to speed on key topics from Family Mealtimes.

We’ll be diving into:
- Food at schools (now open)
- How to pack lunchboxes like a pro
- 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’

Feeling short on time? No worries, each topic is only designed to take you 15-30 minutes and they’re released weekly for you to move through in your own time.

Dr Gemma and I are with you every week to discuss your questions or you can submit them ahead of time.

If you’re not a Family Mealtimes member, now is a great time to join us. If you’re in Baby or Toddler Mealtimes you can switch over to Family Mealtimes if you’d like to join the Mini Series.

Dr Gemma and I can’t wait to see you at the first live Q&A.

Those patience limits tested regularly!
07/02/2026

Those patience limits tested regularly!

Let's unwrap Aldi’s Bakers Life Large White Wraps. Will they deliver the goods or fall apart under pressure?Today’s Chew...
03/02/2026

Let's unwrap Aldi’s Bakers Life Large White Wraps. Will they deliver the goods or fall apart under pressure?

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/

It's like they summon super strength! How?!
29/01/2026

It's like they summon super strength! How?!

Can we talk about the BLW vs puree debate for a minute? 🤔I get this question constantly: "Do I have to choose between ba...
28/01/2026

Can we talk about the BLW vs puree debate for a minute? 🤔

I get this question constantly: "Do I have to choose between baby-led weaning and purees?"

Here's the thing…The feeding world has become SO polarised. You've got the strict BLW camp saying "no spoons ever!" and the traditional camp sticking to purees only. But why does it have to be all or nothing?

What if I told you there's a third option that combines the benefits of both approaches? ✨

Mixed feeding gives you:
✅ The nutritional benefits of spoon foods (hello, easy iron-rich options)
✅ The self-feeding practice of finger foods
✅ Flexibility to lean into one or the other as needed
✅ Skills that set them up for lifelong confident eating

Swipe through to learn about each approach and why I believe mixed feeding is the way to go →

The truth is, there's no "perfect" way to feed your baby - but there are approaches that make life easier and set your little one up for success.

Comment “Feeding Baby” and I’ll send you the link to my blog post with more info.

Up&Go Liquid Breakfast. Is it equivalent to two Weet-Bix and milk, or is it a chocolate milkshake? Today’s review will f...
27/01/2026

Up&Go Liquid Breakfast. Is it equivalent to two Weet-Bix and milk, or is it a chocolate milkshake? Today’s review will find out!

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/

There's a lot of parents gearing up to send their kiddos off to school for the first time and it feels so big.Maybe you'...
26/01/2026

There's a lot of parents gearing up to send their kiddos off to school for the first time and it feels so big.

Maybe you're remembering those times, thinking about how much you didn't know.

So what’s the one thing you wish someone had told you before your kiddo started school?

Was it a hack for lunchboxes, tips for getting out of the door in time or ways to stop yourself crying throughout that whole first day?

I'd love you to share your best tip in the comments to support parents of kids starting school. I'll add mine too.

🤑 And btw what do they even do with that many glue sticks??
23/01/2026

🤑 And btw what do they even do with that many glue sticks??

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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.