Child and Infant Nutrition

Paediatric Nutrition Therapy | Specialist Dietitian Support for Children

At Hardy Nutrition Dietary Consulting, we offer expert paediatric nutrition services tailored to support the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Our accredited practising dietitians provide evidence-based, individualised nutrition interventions that address a range of medical and developmental concerns—helping children thrive at every stage of growth.

Why Nutrition Intervention Matters in Childhood

Individualised nutrition therapy plays a pivotal role in supporting growth, managing medical conditions, and improving dietary behaviours in children. Paediatric nutrition concerns often require specialised knowledge and a holistic, family-centred approach to ensure nutritional adequacy and positive long-term outcomes.

We work closely with families to create customised nutrition plans that support healthy development, address specific medical or behavioural feeding challenges, and respect cultural, sensory, or dietary preferences.

Conditions We Support Through Paediatric Nutrition Intervention

Our dietitians offer clinical expertise in managing a wide range of childhood nutrition concerns, including:

👶 Fussy Eating, Food Refusal & Feeding Difficulties

We provide practical, child-led strategies to reduce mealtime stress, increase food variety, and support positive eating behaviours.

🌾 Food Intolerances & Elimination Diets

Specialist guidance in managing dietary intolerances using the FAILSAFE diet, RPAH Elimination Diet, and other low-chemical protocols, tailored to your child’s needs.

🌰 Food Allergies

Support in navigating safe dietary choices, allergy avoidance, and balanced nutrition for children with diagnosed allergies (e.g., egg, dairy, nuts, soy, wheat).

📉 Failure to Thrive / Poor Growth

We assess growth trends and energy intake to develop high-nutrient meal plans that support healthy weight gain and optimal development.

🦠 Gastrointestinal Conditions

Expert dietary management for childhood GI concerns including constipation, diarrhoea, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and abdominal discomfort.

🥦 General Nutrition Support

Tailored guidance for healthy eating habits, age-appropriate meal planning, nutrient adequacy, and building strong foundations for lifelong health.

How Individualised Nutrition Therapy Supports Your Child

Our paediatric dietitians provide:

Comprehensive nutritional assessments
Growth monitoring and interpretation
Family-based strategies to support mealtimes and reduce stress
Medical nutrition therapy aligned with paediatric diagnoses
Practical, evidence-informed solutions that are realistic and sustainable

Every nutrition plan is adapted to your child’s medical history, developmental stage, sensory preferences, and family routines, ensuring targeted, effective intervention.

Book a Consultation with a Paediatric Dietitian

At Hardy Nutrition, we are passionate about helping children overcome nutritional challenges and build a healthy relationship with food. Our consultations are available both in-person and via secure telehealth across Australia.

📞 Call us today on (08) 9494 3790 or
📅 Book your appointment online for personalised, expert support from a paediatric dietitian.