Infants and Toddlers
The food your little one consumes now will impact their future. Whilst many parents don’t worry what their kids eat, as long as they’re fed, increasing amounts of research are showing us that the first 1,000 days of life, until our children’s 3rd birthdays, programs the future for our kids.
PAEDIATRIC NUTRITION
The First 1000 Days
Nutrition during these first 1,000 days of life has such a pivotal role in a child’s future that we predict that it will be the norm for every Maternal Child Health Clinic to have a dietitian on staff. We already see it now. Do you really think the Australian government through NDIS, would provide early intervention funding for dietetic advice to young kids who are experiencing developmental delays such as faltering growth, difficulties with texture transition, sensory issues and fussy eating, if their wasn’t adequate evidence?!
The research shows that what nutrition in this key period, influences brain development to impact future learning abilities, the gut microbiota to impact future digestive and mental health issues, the immune system to influence future health predictors and much, much more.
When parents help their little ones dial in their nutrition in these key developmental periods, they are setting their children up to live lives where they’re healthy and flourishing.
So, if you’re not confident that your little one is getting optimal nutrition for their stage of life, fear not, as we’ve assisted numerous families just like yours to overcome these obstacles. With over 40 years of experience, our team of expert paediatric dietitians at Nutrition Plus are here to guide you through every step of your child’s nutrition with The Nutrition Addition Method.
NUTRITION PLUS SPECIALISTS
The Nutrition Addition Method
The Nutrition Addition Method, provides targeted nutrition solutions for individuals and couples from the preconception stage through pregnancy, postpartum, and the toddler years. Through this method, our expert dietitians use:
- Precision Problem Solving
- Change Catalysts
- Intelligent Implementations
With evidence-based strategies and compassionate support, we can work together to transform your child’s nutrition journey, ensuring they thrive and develop a lifelong love for healthy eating.
Book an Appointment with Our Paediatric Dietitian Today!
NUTRITION PLUS
How We Can Help
Dietary intake is one of the strongest predictors of your little one’s lifetime health. Some areas we focus on include:
- Transitioning to solids
- Fussy eating
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Poor weight gain
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Healthy food relationships
- Constipation
- Vegetarian or vegan families
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know about Nutrition Plus: from our convenient location and flexible hours to healthcare rebates.
Start your journey with a Nutrition Assessment.
This is where your personal nutrition journey begins. Your accredited practising dietitian will identify and calculate what your individual requirements are, in order that your unique needs are met in all the advice that you are provided.
We use our propriety ‘Nutrition Addition Method’ which incorporates precision problem solving, change catalysts and intelligent implementation to provide accelerated results, reduced healthcare expenses and enhanced health and well-being. In this consultation we will assess your medical history, lifestyle, goals and of course, diet. A personalised meal plan may also be set up to help you fast-track your results!
As opposed to a quick band-aid fix, we pride ourselves in the detail and quality of service we offer you. Conducting professional and thorough investigations, to ensure we focus on the root causes and achieve long term sustainable results.
To book your Nutrition Assessment, contact us on 1300 438 550 or make a booking online.
You can also send us an email (reception@nutritionplus.com.au) and Sarah, our practice manager, will advise you which dietitian will best suit your needs.
We use our propriety ‘Nutrition Addition Method’ which incorporates precision problem solving, change catalysts and intelligent implementation to provide accelerated results, reduced healthcare expenses and enhanced health and well-being. In this consultation we will assess your medical history, lifestyle, goals and of course, diet. A personalised meal plan may also be set up to help you fast-track your results!
We usually undertake:
- a review of your medical conditions,
- a review of your biochemistry (blood tests),
- a review your medications and supplements,
- a body composition analysis,
- comprehensive dietary assessment,
- a lifestyle assessment,
- an assessment of your goals, and
- your individually-tailored program plan
Please bring any medications, nutritional supplements or blood test results that you have to this appointment. We will also send a copy of this report to all of your doctors, so that they are aware of our treatment plans, so please bring their contact details to the appointment with you.
It is also beneficial if you can record what you eat each day for a few days before your consultation.
For your convenience your dietitians are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, for both telehealth and in-person appointments. To request an evening appointment please call us on 1300 438 550.
Please note that prices may vary from dietitian to dietitian, so please confirm the cost of your consultation before your appointment.
Accredited Practising Dietitian – 60 minutes – $250
Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian – 60 minutes – $460
Subsequent consultations are usually shorter, and consequently cheaper.
As you will be seeing qualified Accredited Practising Dietitians, if you have private health insurance, DVA or a Care Plan from your GP you may be eligible for a rebate.
Rebates from your private health insurance are at the rate set by your insurance company.
Rebates from Medicare are approximately $52 per visit for up to 5 visits per year, depending upon how many visits your GP has allocated.
Please note that prices may vary from dietitian to dietitian, so please confirm the cost of your consultation before your appointment.
We are conveniently located a 2 minute walk from St Kilda Road Trams, have paid parking available in the building and on the surrounding streets.
