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Dietitian For Kids

Paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian. Nutrition expertise from infants to teens.

18/11/2025

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29/10/2025

Mammalian Meat Allergy (also called Alpha-gal Syndrome) can develop after a tick bite, which causes the body to make antibodies against a carbohydrate molecule found in mammalian meat and some animal products. When a person with this allergy eats foods like beef, lamb, pork, or even gelatin, they may develop symptoms such as hives, stomach pain, or vomiting. Reactions are often several hours after eating the food.

Because these foods are major sources of nutrients, children with MMA may be at risk of low iron, zinc, some B vitamins and protein. Dietitian guidance is important to ensure these nutrients are replaced with plant-based or alternative animal sources (like poultry and fish).

👩‍⚕️ For personalised advice on managing mammalian meat allergy and maintaining a balanced diet, speak to a paediatric dietitian.

06/10/2025

🌿 New Resource Available! 🌿
Your child’s gut health plays a huge role in their digestion, immunity, mood, and overall wellbeing. Small daily habits can make a big difference! My new Parent Guide to Optimising Your Child’s Gut Health and Microbiome explains what the gut microbiome is, why it’s important, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, which probiotics have evidence for health, and simple, practical ways to support it through food and lifestyle.

✨ Learn how to nurture your child’s gut bacteria with everyday foods. No fancy supplements required!

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02/10/2025

👅Taste Test Time!
Today my son and his friend took on a blind taste test challenge with the Ella Ola Kids Multivitamin powder. One cup had plain tap water, and the other had water mixed with the supplement (which doesn’t dissolve completely, a few tiny specs float, so I covered both cups with paper towel so they couldn’t see the difference).

🤔My son has a very sensitive palate, so he’s the perfect tester for this. The powder does not dissolve completely in plain water, however Ella Ola recommends mixing it into foods like yoghurt, milk, apple sauce, or porridge. I think it would be almost impossible to detect in them.

❎This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchased these myself and just wanted to share this little experiment with you all as I see many children with highly sensitive palates and restricted diets.

🕵️‍♀️What does it provide?
For 4-8 year olds, as a percentage of the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) it contains:
Vitamin A: 145%
Vitamin C: 120%
Vitamin D: 400%
Vitamin E: 167%
Thiamine (B1): 200%
Niacin (B3): 83%
Vitamin B6: 200%
Folate: 125%
Vitamin B12: 200%
Biotin: 83%
Vitamin B5: 100%
Iodine: 77%
Zinc: 167%
Selenium: 12%
Manganese: 5%
Vitamin K: 14%

❌What it doesn’t contain:
Riboflavin (B2), iron, calcium, chromium, copper, molybdenum, magnesium, phosphorus, choline.

💰It is expensive at $2 per serve.
❓Is it suitable for your child?
That can be difficult to answer because it depends which foods and food groups your child is not eating enough of. A paediatric dietitian can analyse your child’s intake to determine which nutrients are missing and provide tailored nutrition advice to suit your child.

03/09/2025

Confused About Children’s Vitamins and Minerals?

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Choosing the right vitamin or mineral supplement for your child can be overwhelming. There are so many options on the shelves, each claiming different benefits!

As an Accredited Practising Paediatric Dietitian, I’ve created an easy-to-use comparison table showing the vitamin and mineral levels in a wide range of popular children’s supplements available in Australia.

This resource will help you:

⭐️ Compare multiple products at a glance
⭐️ Understand the differences in nutrient levels between brands
⭐️ Feel confident you’re choosing a supplement that meets your child’s needs
⭐️ Avoid unnecessary or dangerous excessive doses

Whether your child is a fussy eater, follows a restricted diet, or you simply want reassurance, this guide will save you time, stress, and guesswork.

Brands compared include: Pentavite, Nature’s Way, Centrum, Swisse, Brauer, Blackmores, Smarty Pants, Herbs of Gold and prescription multivitamin and mineral supplements. Also included is a table of the Australian Nutrient Reference Values for children for comparison.

04/08/2025

From 1st of July 2025, a new Medicare rebate for clients seeing a dietitian is available. This rebate aims to assist families whose child may not be eligible for NDIS funding or is in the process of applying for NDIS funding. Chat to your child's paediatrician for a referral.

30/07/2025

If you have a fussy eater going through a beige phase then this ebook is for you!
Some reasons you need this book:
😫mealtimes are stressful for you and your child

🙄your child seems disinterested in food at mealtimes

🥦 you are worried that your child does not like vegetables

😱your child won’t try new foods

📈you are worried your child isn’t growing properly

🍞your child seems to like only a limited variety of food

🤔 you are concerned that it’s more than just typical fussy eating

27/07/2025

Understanding Emotion and Attention Styles at Mealtimes

Children can express strong emotions around food, especially when presented with something unfamiliar or undesired. How a parent responds can either escalate the situation or help the child regulate their emotions and develop positive eating habits.

This matrix can help guide effective responses based on two key factors:

Emotion: High (frustrated, angry, upset) vs Low (calm, neutral)

Attention: High (lots of words, eye contact, negotiation) vs Low (minimal words, reduced engagement)

This strategy is also useful in many other parenting situations aside from mealtimes, and works from toddlers to teens!

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