Weaning Support
Weaning Support
Making Mealtimes Easier as Your Baby Starts Solids
Gentle, practical support to help your baby explore new foods confidently and make early mealtimes calmer.
Starting solids can feel exciting but overwhelming — from choosing purées or finger foods to safely introducing allergens or managing gagging and food refusal. You’re not alone. I’m Dr Kirsty Porter, a children’s dietitian with 16+ years’ experience helping families across the UK and Ireland with calm, realistic strategies that work in real life, making mealtimes easier, positive, and less stressful.
Why Starting Solids Can Be Stressful
Introducing solids can feel confusing and stressful. Some common challenges parents face include:
- Not knowing when or how to start solids
- Deciding between baby-led or spoon-feeding approaches
- Managing gagging, coughing, or texture sensitivities
- Introducing allergens safely and confidently
- Baby refusing foods or eating only a very limited range
What looks like “picky” or “fussy” behaviour is often your baby’s way of exploring new sensations safely. With gentle, consistent support, babies can start to enjoy new foods and mealtimes can become calmer and more enjoyable for the whole family
Work with Dr. Kirsty
I use a calm, no-pressure approach that helps children feel safe and curious around food. No stress, no forcing bites, no “clean plate” rules. We’ll work together to reduce mealtime stress, introduce new foods at your baby’s pace, and create simple routines that help everyone feel more relaxed.
Ways to Get Support
Every family starts in a different place, so I offer three flexible ways to get help.
Each one includes expert advice and practical tools to help your baby eat a wider variety of foods.
Learn: Weaning Foundations Toolkit
£40
- A self-paced video and guide to help you start solids safely and confidently at home.
- Includes a 90-minute video masterclass, a practical guide, and printable tools to create your own action plan.
- Best for parents who want simple, professional advice to use at their own pace.
Connect: Weaning with Confidence Workshop
Group bookings from £250
- A live, practical weaning workshop for parent groups, community organisations, workplaces and family-focused businesses.
- Includes evidence-based guidance, practical meal ideas, helpful resources and time for parents’ questions.
- Available online or in person, with content tailored to the needs of your group.
- Parents can also arrange a private group and share the cost between participating families.
Transform: Personalised Feeding & Mealtime Support
£495
- One-to-one sessions with a full plan tailored to your baby’s needs.
- Includes three calls, personalised plans, practical tools, and ongoing guidance between sessions.
- Best for families who need individual, hands-on support.
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You? Complete the short enquiry form and I’ll help you figure out what kind of support fits your family best.
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