Feeding Children:
Helping Fussy Eaters and Other Feeding Issues

I work with families to identify potential nutrient gaps and provide practical, tailored advice. I provide guidance to help prevent and treat deficiencies like iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin D, and others. Whether your child has a restricted diet, a medical condition, or you're simply unsure if they’re getting enough; I offer evidence-based support to help you feel confident they’re meeting their needs.

Growth Concerns , including faltering growth and obesity. I provide comprehensive nutritional assessments to evaluate your child's growth history and nutritional status. Whether your child is growing more slowly than expected or experiencing rapid weight gain, together, we’ll take a balanced, child-centred approach to nutrition that supports healthy growth without guilt or pressure.

Evidence-based support for starting solids and progressing textures, including baby-led or traditional weaning, milk-free weaning, and support where there are concerns about feeding or growth.

Including avoidant and restrictive eating patterns. Having a child who won't eat can be incredibly stressful and frightening. Too often, families hear, "They'll eat when they're hungry", "eating is easy and instinctive", or even that their child's problems are behavioural and due to parenting. At Nourish and Grow, we understand that this is not true. Feeding is a learned skill, and for some children, it is not easy. We use food as our tool and work closely with you and your child to assess their nutritional intake , adequacy, and growth. We provide guidance on appropriate food swaps or supplements and we evaluate their feeding skills and sensory sensitivities, using the SOS approach.

Including infants and breast fed babies) e.g. cows milk (CMPA).

Symptom Management
When a baby or child is experiencing discomfort related to a suspected food allergy or intolerance, it can be distressing and uncertain for families.

I support the identification and management of non-IgE food allergies and intolerances, focusing on symptom reduction while safeguarding nutritional adequacy.

This may include reviewing dietary exclusions, advising on suitable formulas, and making practical adjustments to support your child’s comfort, growth and development.

Feeding and Weaning Support

Weaning and feeding can feel particularly challenging when food allergies or intolerances are suspected.

I provide clear, evidence-based guidance to support safe introduction of foods, appropriate exclusions where needed, and a nutritionally balanced diet. The aim is to ensure your baby continues to receive the nutrients required for healthy growth and development.

Safe Reintroduction

Reintroducing foods following a suspected non-IgE allergy or intolerance requires a cautious and structured approach.

I guide families through individualised, evidence-based reintroduction plans, monitoring tolerance and nutritional balance throughout the process to support confidence and safety.

Working with children with ARFID and their families

Due to developmental / medical condition

Including blended diet and weaning (if appropriate)

For coeliac disease

Support to ensure vegetarian and vegan diets are nutritionally adequate for growth and development, including review of key nutrients, practical food choices, and supplement guidance where needed.

Specialist, pressure-free support for fussy eating and restrictive diets in toddlers, children, and teenagers. As an SOS-trained feeding therapist, I meet children where they are while supporting nutrition, growth, and food acceptance.

Guidance to help make mealtimes calmer and less stressful, even when children eat a limited range of foods. Focused on routines, reducing pressure, and supporting nutritional adequacy alongside family goals.