The Ultimate Guide to Children's Nutrition

The first five years of a child's life are critical to getting nutrition right and building a positive, healthy foundation that can shape their future. A time in which the path of health and happiness, or an increased risk of disease and health challenges, can manifest as a direct result of what is put onto a child's plate. The right approach to nutrition can help promote healthy gut health, brain development, growth, allergy profile, food relationships, systemic health and impact a child's well-being for life.

From milk feeding through weaning, to toddler food refusal and fussy eating, to dealing with specific diets, allergies and common feeding worries, this book provides guidance on developmental benchmarks alongside useful ideas and strategies to help you navigate the feeding journey with ease. Parents will find reassurance and appeal in this evidence-based, authoritative, yet pragmatic guide.

Lucy Upton is a qualified Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist and the voice to trust in the noisy influencer-dominated landscape surrounding the feeding needs of your growing child. Delivered with empathy and hands-on mother experience, Lucy helps parents navigate the crucial first five years of a child's nutrition journey and provides readers with the tools and understanding needed to make informed decisions about their child's diet and health at every stage.

This is THE book every parent needs to read. With so much misinformation and nutrition noise online, it's refreshing to find a resource that covers it all while remaining fully evidence-based and grounded in science. Lucy has a brilliant way of explaining complex concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand, judgement-free manner, empowering you to make informed decisions and give your children the best possible start to their healthy eating journey. Written by a specialist paediatric dietitian with years of clinical experience, this book truly is the ultimate guide to children's nutrition. Dr Chintal Patel, NHS GP and Author of Dr Chintal’s Kitchen: Quick, Easy, Healthy Meals the Whole Family will Love
A truly comprehensive guide covering everything from milk, weaning, fussy eating and allergies. This book will give you so much more confidence when navigating what and how to feed your young children. Lucy's expert advice and science-backed info are paired with practical tips that are actually achievable for busy parents. Any questions or worries you might have are addressed - I wish I had it at the start of my feeding journey, but it will now be a much-used companion when raising my little ones. Kate Lancaster, Author of Feed your Family Dairy Free
As a registered dietitian and mum of two, one with multiple food allergies and another who can be a fussy eater, I know firsthand how challenging - and rewarding - feeding little ones can be. This book is an invaluable guide, packed with evidence-based advice and practical reassurance to help parents confidently navigate the early years. Whether you're facing allergies, picky eating, or just the daily juggle of family mealtimes, Lucy Upton provides a clear, balanced, and non-judgmental approach to nourishing your child for the best possible start in life. Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Specialist Dietitian & Author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed
This book is the ultimate manual for feeding kids that every parent needs - it's like having your own personal dietitian in your pocket! It is written with compassion and care, drawing on Lucy's many years of guiding and supporting families with their little one's feeding and nutrition journeys. It is grounded in science and evidenced-based, yet practical and pragmatic. This book is going to help so many families and I can't wait for parents to get their hands on it. Paula Hallam, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and author of Plant Powered Little People
Lucy Upton's expert guidance makes feeding young children both achievable and enjoyable. This book is a must have for parents looking to nurture happy, healthy eaters from the very start. Annabel Karmel
We all just want to feel best equipped to make the right choices for our children and Lucy has created an incredible resource . . . This book is the perfect antidote to the overwhelm and misinformation we are bombarded with online. Lucy mixes years of expertise with friendly, actionable and non-judgmental guidance. She takes the time to explain why certain approaches to nutrition are important, and gives suggestions that feel realistic for navigating the challenges along the way. I can't wait to dip back into it as my little ones grow! Sian Radford, author of Moon and Rue: Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy
Lucy has been a massive support on our little one's food journey. This book is the perfect foundation for children's nutrition and a must buy for any parent. James Wythe, Food blogger, Dad and Author of Healthy Living James

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