Specialist nutritional assessment, treatment, and early intervention for babies, children and teenagers
Paediatric dietitians are qualified, regulated clinicians who help ensure that infants, children, and teenagers receive the right nutrition for healthy growth and development. They assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems at all stages, from preterm infants to adolescents.
Dietitians work closely with families and other professionals, including paediatricians, GPs, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health visitors, nurseries, and schools.
Each consultation is tailored to your child’s individual needs and may include:
– Reviewing growth and growth history
– Considering recent blood test results and clinical presentation
– Assessing food intake against estimated nutritional requirements
– Exploring environmental and behavioural factors
– Providing practical, evidence-based advice for day-to-day life
We offer comprehensive dietetic assessments and treatment plans, tailored to your child’s age, medical history, and nutritional needs.
Our paediatric dietitian has extensive experience supporting babies, children, and young people with a wide range of nutritional and feeding challenges, including:
Preterm nutrition
Supporting preterm and low birthweight infants, including weaning and optimising neurodevelopmental outcomes
Faltering growth and undernutrition
Assessing dietary intake and creating tailored plans for healthy weight gain
Fussy, restrictive, or selective eating
Identifying causes and providing step-by-step strategies to expand food variety
Behavioural feeding problems
Including feeding aversion, mealtime stress, or refusal patterns
Constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort
Dietary support for digestion, fibre intake, and hydration
Neurodiversity (autism and ADHD)
Helping manage sensory sensitivities, gastrointestinal issues, restricted eating, and overeating
Early nutritional intervention for under 5s
Guidance on weaning, picky eating, and preventing iron deficiency
Micronutrient concerns
Including iron, vitamin D, or calcium deficiency related to dietary patterns
Gillian is an experienced and approachable paediatric dietitian with over 25 years’ NHS experience. She qualified from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Gillian has worked across children’s wards, neonatal units, and outpatient clinics, and now leads the dietetic neonatal service at Barnet Hospital. She has contributed to national neonatal nutrition guidelines and works closely with occupational and speech and language therapists to support infant feeding and early nutrition.
She can help with a wide range of concerns, including preterm nutrition and weaning, faltering growth, fussy or restrictive eating, behavioural feeding problems, and nutrition support for neurodiverse children with autism or ADHD. She also provides early intervention for under 5s, addressing common issues such as picky eating, constipation, and iron deficiency.
Early support with feeding and nutrition can prevent future health issues, helping children grow, thrive, and reach their developmental potential.
Our dietitian has over 25 years’ experience in children’s nutrition, from preterm infants to teenagers, with specialist training in neonatal and neurodiverse care.
Appointments are supportive and easy to understand, with clear, realistic guidance that fits into everyday family life.
We work closely with paediatricians, therapists, and schools to provide coordinated care that supports each child’s overall health and wellbeing.
We are fully transparent with our pricing and try where possible to offer families cost-effective options.
Initial consultation: £130 (120 for Kidswell Members)
Follow-up / treatment session: £95 (£80 for Kidswell Members)
What to expect before your appointment:
Before your appointment, parents and carers will be asked to complete a 3-day food diary and upload it securely to the Kidswell Health portal. Please include 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day to reflect your child’s typical intake. Once received, a dietetic appointment will be arranged to review your child’s growth and nutritional needs.
What to expect from your first appointment:
– The session lasts 45 minutes.
– Your baby or child will be weighed and measured by a Kidswell Health nurse. Please bring your Red Book.
– The dietitian will review your child’s growth history, medical background, recent blood tests, and your main concerns.
– Your 3-day food diary will be discussed in detail to assess nutritional adequacy.
– A personalised plan will be developed collaboratively with you and your child.
– A written summary will be shared via the Kidswell Health portal and sent to your GP.
Ready to support your child’s nutrition and development?
