Early Eaters Club

19/12/2025

I’m truly honored to be recognized with the Brainz 500 Global Award 2025 by Brainz Magazine.

This recognition means a lot to me because it highlights the work behind Early Eaters Club — supporting families, reshaping how we think about children’s nutrition, and helping kids build a healthier relationship with food from the very beginning.

Being included among so many inspiring founders and change-makers reminds me that meaningful impact often starts small: at the family table, with curiosity, patience, and care.

Thank you to Brainz Magazine for this recognition, and to the families and professionals who trust and support this mission every day.

17/12/2025

New Article Out Now!

A baby’s brain is the most exquisite construction project on Earth. During early childhood, the brain is in a state of radical expansion, up to one million neural connections form every second. Synapses...

09/12/2025

The wildest part of modern parenting isn’t toddlers refusing the blue cup.

It’s the nutrition advice that sounds like a wellness cult with a marketing budget.

This week’s episode of “Instagram vs. Biology”:
Bone broth rice. Protein powders. Anti-avocado campaigns. Vitamin-A megadoses. Oil shots. Sugar. Salt demonisation.

Underneath the noise?

A child with real physiology, real needs… and absolutely no awareness of trends.

Swipe through for 7 trends I’m dissecting with science, practicality, and a low tolerance for nonsense.

Comment TRENDS if you want Part 2 — the next batch is even more ridiculous.

07/12/2025

“They’ll eat when they’re hungry.”

It sounds reassuring… until you’re watching your child barely touch food, dropping favourite foods, or falling off their growth curve while people tell you to “relax.”

The truth? Some kids self‑regulate just fine. Others need more structure, support, and investigation than that phrase allows for.

When we rely on “they’ll eat when they’re hungry,” we risk:
• Ignoring kids who don’t feel or respond to hunger in a typical way
• Pushing all the responsibility for eating onto a tiny nervous system
• Missing early signs of medical, sensory, or feeding challenges

A more helpful approach:
🧩 You’re in charge of the what, when, and where
🧠 They’re in charge of if and how much
🍽️ You provide regular, predictable opportunities to eat in a low‑pressure environment

If your gut is saying, “Something about my child’s eating doesn’t seem right,” that matters.

You’re absolutely allowed to talk to your paediatrician, dietitian, or feeding therapist, even if other people are telling you to “stop worrying.”

💬 Have you been told “they’ll eat when they’re hungry”? What did that feel like hearing it as a parent?

🔁 Save this for the next “don’t worry, they’ll eat” conversation.
📲 Share it with a friend who’s quietly stressing about their child’s eating.

04/12/2025

Choosing a plate for starting solids feels simple… until you realise there are 100+ options, 50 materials, and a confusing mix of “eco”, “safe”, “suction”, “non-toxic”, “aesthetic”, “but will my baby yeet it across the kitchen?”

Here’s the truth: your baby doesn’t need a fancy plate to eat well — but the right plate does make the process cleaner, calmer, and easier for everyone.

For the 6–12 month stage, the safest and most practical options are usually silicone and stainless steel. They don’t break, they tolerate temperature changes, and many come with suction bases for enthusiastic throwers.

After 1 year, as your child gains control, you can slowly transition to “family” dishes like ceramic or glass.

A note on materials you’ll often see:

Bamboo-melamine blends can release harmful substances when heated. Great for dry snacks; not great for hot foods or warming.
Wood can be lovely, but needs regular replacing because cracks = bacteria.
Plastics vary widely — many are safe when labelled food-grade and BPA/BPS-free, but still scratch easily.

And about divided plates: optional. Not necessary for balanced meals. Most kids actually learn better from simple, low-sided plates that help them see and reach their food.

Minimalist > overstimulating. Calm colours > cartoons.

Your child’s focus should be on the meal, not the plate.

If you want personal guidance on starting solids or feeding gear, I offer 1:1 support — link in bio 💛

02/12/2025

Introducing fermented foods at 6+ months is one of the most powerful (and gentle!) ways to support your baby’s gut, immune system, and flavour development.

A tiny drop of brine contains live bacteria, organic acids, and enzymes that help shape the microbiome — which later determines digestion, immunity, mood regulation, nutrient absorption, and even palate formation.

And here’s the fun part: ferments don’t have to be wildly sour. You can get beautifully creative with mild, sweet, tangy, or fragrant ferments like fermented applesauce or homemade apple cider vinegar.

Start tiny. Increase slowly. Expect funny faces. Stay consistent.

Comment “applesauce” for the fermented applesauce recipe.

15/11/2025

Picky eating isn’t one thing. It’s a few very different patterns hiding under the same label — and your strategy only works when you match the pattern.

Avoidant 😣
This one isn’t “being difficult.” New foods genuinely feel scary. Tiny, playful exposures win here: look → sniff → lick → maybe (maybe!) bite. Curiosity first, pressure never.

Limited variety 🍞
The comfort-food loyalist. They could eat the same three meals forever. Think sideways steps, not big leaps: switch shape, brand, or flavor. Add a single new bite next to something they trust.

Texture-selective 🧩
Crunch-only or smooth-only kids aren’t “spoiled”; they’re sensory-driven. Build bridges: a crunchy topper on something soft, or a crisp food with a creamy dip. Texture ladders are magic.

Emotional 💛
When the table becomes a stage for big feelings, food shuts down. Connection first. A predictable routine, two simple choices, calm energy — then food.

Every child has a dominant pattern, sometimes a mix. When you understand the “why,” the “how” becomes so much easier.

Save this, share with your partner or caregiver, and tell me in the comments which type you’re seeing.

If mealtimes feel stressful or confusing, I support families 1:1 with picky eating, sensory needs, and feeding skills.