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<p>Feeding children can feel like a minefield. When should you start weaning, what should you start with, how to handle fussy eaters, and whether certain foods should be avoided altogether? In this episode with Charlotte Stirling-Reed, we’re diving into the science and practicalities of feeding babies, toddlers, and beyond to help parents feel more confident and less overwhelmed .. like me!</p><br><p>We explore weaning from the ground up, covering key questions like:</p><p>✔ How do you know when your baby is ready for solids?</p><p>✔ Should you start with vegetables?</p><p>✔ Is baby-led weaning (BLW) the best approach?</p><p>✔ What foods should be avoided in the early years?</p><br><p>But we don’t stop at weaning—we tackle common struggles like:</p><p>🥦 How to encourage kids to eat more than just beige foods?</p><p>🍽️ Managing food refusal and picky eating (why toddlers reject food at home but eat it at nursery!)</p><p>🥕 The best ways to sneak more fruit and veg into your child’s diet</p><p>🥜 Navigating food allergies and safe school lunch alternatives</p><br><p>This episode is packed with practical tips, expert insights, and realistic strategies to help make mealtimes smoother and healthier. Charlotte Stirling-Reed, known as “The Baby &amp; Child Nutritionist”, is a registered nutritionist, bestselling author, and founder of SR Nutrition.&nbsp;</p><br><p>She started her career in the NHS before specialising in maternal, baby, and child nutrition. Charlotte is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller How to Wean Your Baby, an incredible book. Her latest book “<a href="https://amzn.to/41vIrhj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate Weaning &amp; Toddler Cookbook</a>” will be a go to for me and my family for sure!</p><br><p>And here are links to some of the articles we mentioned during the podcast:</p><p><a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2023/05/probiotics-for-babies-and-young-children/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Probiotics and Children</a>, <a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2022/05/fish-recommendations-for-babies-and-toddlers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids eating fish</a>, <a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2022/01/what-to-do-when-your-baby-throws-food/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids throwing food</a>, <a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2021/05/vegan-weaning/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegan weaning</a></p><br><p><strong>Note:</strong> At one point, we said "normal birth" but quickly corrected it to "non-C-Section birth". Some people use "normal birth" to mean vaginal birth, but that can be a bit confusing because vaginal birth isn't always the "normal" choice for everyone.</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

Dr Rupy Aujla

#287 Fussy Eaters, Weaning & How to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Children with Charlotte Stirling-Reed

MAR 5, 202597 MIN
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

#287 Fussy Eaters, Weaning & How to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Children with Charlotte Stirling-Reed

MAR 5, 202597 MIN

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<p>Feeding children can feel like a minefield. When should you start weaning, what should you start with, how to handle fussy eaters, and whether certain foods should be avoided altogether? In this episode with Charlotte Stirling-Reed, we’re diving into the science and practicalities of feeding babies, toddlers, and beyond to help parents feel more confident and less overwhelmed .. like me!</p><br><p>We explore weaning from the ground up, covering key questions like:</p><p>✔ How do you know when your baby is ready for solids?</p><p>✔ Should you start with vegetables?</p><p>✔ Is baby-led weaning (BLW) the best approach?</p><p>✔ What foods should be avoided in the early years?</p><br><p>But we don’t stop at weaning—we tackle common struggles like:</p><p>🥦 How to encourage kids to eat more than just beige foods?</p><p>🍽️ Managing food refusal and picky eating (why toddlers reject food at home but eat it at nursery!)</p><p>🥕 The best ways to sneak more fruit and veg into your child’s diet</p><p>🥜 Navigating food allergies and safe school lunch alternatives</p><br><p>This episode is packed with practical tips, expert insights, and realistic strategies to help make mealtimes smoother and healthier. Charlotte Stirling-Reed, known as “The Baby &amp; Child Nutritionist”, is a registered nutritionist, bestselling author, and founder of SR Nutrition.&nbsp;</p><br><p>She started her career in the NHS before specialising in maternal, baby, and child nutrition. Charlotte is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller How to Wean Your Baby, an incredible book. Her latest book “<a href="https://amzn.to/41vIrhj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate Weaning &amp; Toddler Cookbook</a>” will be a go to for me and my family for sure!</p><br><p>And here are links to some of the articles we mentioned during the podcast:</p><p><a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2023/05/probiotics-for-babies-and-young-children/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Probiotics and Children</a>, <a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2022/05/fish-recommendations-for-babies-and-toddlers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids eating fish</a>, <a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2022/01/what-to-do-when-your-baby-throws-food/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids throwing food</a>, <a href="https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2021/05/vegan-weaning/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegan weaning</a></p><br><p><strong>Note:</strong> At one point, we said "normal birth" but quickly corrected it to "non-C-Section birth". Some people use "normal birth" to mean vaginal birth, but that can be a bit confusing because vaginal birth isn't always the "normal" choice for everyone.</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>