Toddler & Picky Eating Support
Toddler & Picky Eating Support
Making Mealtimes Easier for Toddlers
Gentle, practical support to help your toddler eat with confidence — and make mealtimes calmer for everyone.
Toddler feeding challenges like food refusal, throwing food, or sticking to a few “safe” meals are incredibly common. They can leave you stressed and worried, but you’re not alone. I’m Dr Kirsty Porter, a children’s dietitian with 16+ years of experience helping families across the UK and Ireland. I use calm, realistic strategies that work in real life to make mealtimes easier, more positive, and far less stressful.
Why Toddler Feeding Can Be Stressful
Feeding challenges are very common in toddlers — especially between ages one and three. Sometimes it’s just a normal part of growing up, but other times it can feel overwhelming.
There are lots of reasons your toddler might struggle with food, including:
- Refusing to try new foods or suddenly dropping foods they used to enjoy
- Only eating “safe” or beige foods
- Showing anxiety or frustration around mealtimes
- Throwing food, refusing to sit at the table, or having mealtime meltdowns
- Struggling with textures, smells, or tastes of certain foods
What can look like “being difficult” is often your toddler’s way of showing they feel unsure or out of control around food. The good news? With gentle, consistent support, toddlers can start to feel relaxed, confident, and curious at mealtimes again.
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 child’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 toddler eat a wider variety of foods.
Learn: Explore Mealtime & Food Confidence Collection Toolkit
£89
- A self-paced collection of video masterclasses and interactive workbooks designed to help you better understand your child's eating, reduce mealtime stress and support challenges such as food refusal, trying new foods, limited diets and sensory feeding difficulties.
- Includes recorded masterclasses, practical workbooks, printable resources and clear action steps you can use at home.
- IBest for parents who want practical, professional support they can access at their own pace.
Connect: Confident Pre-School Eaters Programme
£165
- A 12-week online programme designed to help parents of preschool fussy eaters build calmer mealtimes and greater food confidence through small, manageable steps.
- Includes weekly bite-sized videos, practical workbooks, monthly live Q&A sessions and a supportive parent community.
- Best for families who want structured support, expert guidance and encouragement as they build lasting food confidence together.
Transform: Personalised Feeding & Mealtime Support
£495
- One-to-one sessions with a full plan tailored to your toddler’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.
What Parents Say
Free Support & Resources
You can also explore my free guides, blog, and social media for quick tips and ideas on making mealtimes easier.
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From Mealtime Choas to calm — understand why fussy eating happens and learn 5 small changes that make a big difference
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Practical, evidence-based articles on mealtime routines, food play, and nutrition for selective eaters
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