Food Related Problems in Babies and Children

Constipation

• Tips to prevent and treat constipation in children – Produced by Paediatric Dietitians, NHS Forth Valley.
• Increasing fibre and fluids to help relieve constipation – Produced by Paediatric Dietitians, NHS Forth Valley.
• How to prevent constipation in children  – ERIC The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity) – Provides practical tips and information including fun quizzes, activities and games for kids.
• Bladder & Bowel UK– Have a range of useful resources and a helpline number.
• Constipation in children – NHS – General information and advice on constipation in children.
• Constipation in Babies: Questions and Answers – NCT – For information on constipation in babies.

Fussy Eating

New Videos – Now Available

NHS Forth Valley children’s dietitians and occupational therapists have produced these videos on fussy eating.
They are in 3 short parts each going through different aspects of fussy eating.

Happy Eating Video – Part 1 – Focuses on feeding development and the reasons why children can become fussy eaters.
Happy Eating Video – Part 2 – Focuses on food, nutrition and meal times.
Happy Eating Video – Part 3 – Focuses on tools and strategies you can use at home with your child.

• Parent Club – Have lots of tips and hints on feeding a fussy child through different stages of childhood.
• Start Healthy Food Habits Early – Tips for fussy eaters – Produced by Nutrition and Dietetic Health Improvement Team, NHS Forth Valley.
• How do I manage a Fussy Eater? – NHS – Useful tips and a video to watch.
• Fussy Eaters Information Sheet – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – have developed this information sheet that includes some great sensory and behaviour strategies for mealtimes.

Premature Babies

• Bliss – Information for babies born premature or sick
• Weaning advice for premature babies – Bliss

Reflux

• Reflux – Information for Parents and Carers – Produced by Paediatric Dietitians, NHS Forth Valley.
• Baby Reflux – Symptoms and Support – NCT.
• Reflux in babies – NHS.

Vegan Diet for Babies and Children

• Vegan Diets for Infants and Under 5’s – The Vegan Society
• A Nutrition Guide – For vegans under five years old – The Vegan Society
• Eating well : vegan infants and under – 5s – First Steps Nutrition Trust