Paediatric nutrition support

Fussy & Picky Eating Dietitian

Practical, child-led strategies to reduce mealtime stress, expand food variety and cover key nutrients. We work with families, early childhood settings and schools—via clinic or telehealth.

Our dietitians are highly trained professionals with specialised expertise in supporting children with problem eating. We are skilled in evidence-based frameworks including the AEIOU approach, SOS Approach to Feeding, and Responsive Feeding Therapy. Your dietitian will select and apply the most appropriate combination of strategies to suit your child and your family’s goals.

Family‑centred & neuro‑affirming Gentle exposure & responsive feeding Clinic & telehealth

Experienced kids dietitians in Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, with telehealth Australia‑wide. Specialists in fussy & picky eating, feeding therapy (SOS) and responsive feeding.

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How we help

• Understand your child’s history, routines, sensory preferences and growth.
• Review intake to identify potential nutrient gaps (e.g., iron, zinc, fibre).
• Build a calmer mealtime routine with roles, boundaries and language that supports autonomy.
• Create a stepwise plan for food exposure, variety and texture progression.
• Practical swaps, lunchbox ideas and recipes the whole family can use.
• Coordinate with GPs, paediatricians, OTs and speech pathologists when needed.

What is Fussy Eating?

It’s common for young children to prefer certain tastes, shapes, colours or textures; to avoid new foods; and to eat different amounts day‑to‑day. This is part of development and can reflect changing appetite with growth and activity.

When to seek extra supportIf variety is very limited, meals are highly stressful, growth is affected, or there are signs of nutrient shortfalls, a dietitian can help with a gentle, family‑centred plan.

Nutrient reviewWe assess iron, zinc, calcium, protein and fibre intake and prioritise easy wins.

Mealtime coachingReduce pressure and battles with responsive feeding routines and language.

Stepwise exposureA practical plan to explore new foods across sight, touch, smell and taste.

Team careReferrals to OTs, speech pathologists or psychology when it’s helpful.

Who We Work With

Support for families and the people around your child.

Parents & CarersSimple steps to make mealtimes calmer and more predictable.

Children & TeenagersFrom toddlers through school years, at each stage of growth.

Neurodivergent ChildrenSensory‑aware, flexible strategies tailored to your child.

Early Childhood & SchoolsPractical ideas for educators, lunchboxes and canteen choices.

GPs & PaediatriciansShared care with clear communication and growth monitoring.

Allied HealthOT, Speech Pathology and Psychology for coordinated support.

How Can You See Us

Our dietitians are available from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane. If you're unable to attend a clinic, or would feel more comfortable in your own space, our team can meet with you via secure video conference. This means you can access our dietitians from anywhere across Australia.

Clinic Locations Telehealth Australia‑wide

What You’ll Receive

Personalised planClear steps, language to use, and goals tailored to your child.

Nutrient targets coveredPragmatic ways to meet iron, calcium and protein needs.

Resources & follow‑upMeal ideas, exposure ladders and check‑ins to keep progress moving.

Fussy Eating FAQs

Do your dietitians have specialised training?

Yes. Our dietitians are extensively trained in paediatric feeding therapy and have completed advanced certifications including the AEIOU approach, SOS Approach to Feeding, and Responsive Feeding Therapy. This ensures your child’s care is based on up-to-date, evidence-based techniques tailored to their individual needs.

Is fussy eating normal?

Yes—many toddlers and young children move through phases of strong preferences and neophobia (fear of new foods). If growth, health and family life are being affected, extra support can help.

What will the first appointment involve?

We’ll discuss routines, preferred and avoided foods, sensory factors and growth history. You’ll leave with initial strategies to reduce pressure at meals and a plan for gentle exposure to new foods.

Do you work with children who have feeding or sensory challenges?

Yes. We can adapt approaches for sensory sensitivities and coordinate care with occupational therapy and speech pathology as needed.

Where can we see you? Do you offer telehealth?

We see families across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane in clinic. If you prefer home-based care or live elsewhere, we offer secure video consultations so you can access our dietitians anywhere in Australia.

Will you make my child eat foods they dislike?

No. We use responsive, child‑led methods to build trust and curiosity—without pressure or battles at the table.

Ready to make mealtimes easier?

Speak with our dietitians about a tailored plan to reduce stress, cover key nutrients and widen food variety at a pace that suits your child..

If you have a question or want to speak to our team first,
you're welcome to get in touch.

Phone: 07 5379 3942

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