Specialist paediatric nutrition support for feeding difficulties, weaning, fussy eating, food allergies, growth concerns and healthy eating, without unnecessary restrictions.
Online consultations for families across the UK, with some services also available in-person.
PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN FOR BABIES & CHILDREN
Worried about your child's eating, growth or nutrition?
“My child barely eats anything”
“Mealtimes have become stressful”
“I'm worried they're not gaining weight”
“We've been given conflicting advice”
“My child has a food allergy”
“I'm struggling with weaning”
“I'm worried they're missing important nutrients”
You don't have to work it out alone.
is this you?
Vandna Patel (BSc, MSc, PgDip)
Registered Dietitian | Paediatric Nutrition Specialist
I have always been passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen how feeding and eating difficulties can affect much more than a child’s nutrition. They can impact their confidence, development and wellbeing — as well as creating stress and uncertainty for the whole family.
I love helping parents understand what is happening, make sense of conflicting advice and find practical solutions that feel achievable in everyday family life.
Because food is about so much more than nutrients, my approach is always centred around the child and the family as a whole — with no judgement, no pressure and no one-size-fits-all approach — but personalised for your child.
My own experiences of living with coeliac disease and oral allergy syndrome, alongside following a vegan diet, have also given me a personal understanding of some of the practical challenges dietary restrictions can bring.
My goal is simple: to help you feel informed, reassured and confident in supporting your child’s nutrition.
Worried about your child's eating, growth or nutrition?
Not sure whether a paediatric dietitian is right for you and your child?
Book your free discovery call and we can discuss your concerns.
how can i help your child?
Food allergies/intolerances - support with managing dietary restrictions while making sure your child continues to receive the nutrients they need.
Coeliac disease - practical nutritional guidance to help your child follow a balanced gluten-free diet.
Gastrointestinal symptoms - nutrition support for children experiencing digestive symptoms or living with gastrointestinal conditions.
Vegetarian/vegan diets - helping you provide a nutritionally balanced diet while meeting your family’s dietary choices.
General healthy, balanced diets - practical advice to help you build healthy, balanced eating habits without unnecessary restrictions.
Weaning advice - practical, evidence-based guidance to help you feel confident introducing solids and building healthy eating habits.
Faltering growth - nutritional support when you’re worried that your child isn’t gaining weight or growing as expected.
Fussy eating - help for children who eat a very limited range of foods, struggle with new foods or make mealtimes stressful.
Enteral tube feeding - specialist nutritional support for children requiring enteral nutrition.
Consultations available in Gujarati and Hindi
Services Offered
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1:1 paediatric dietitian consultations
Personalised support for your child’s individual nutritional needs.
Understand what’s going on, get practical strategies and leave with a clear plan you feel confident putting into practice.
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paediatric nutrition group education
Learn alongside other parents and families with similar concerns.
Practical, evidence-based education, shared experiences and the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive environment.
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Supermarket nutrition Shopping Tours
Confused by food labels? Unsure which products are suitable for your child?
Learn how to read labels, compare products and make everyday food choices without feeling overwhelmed.
what parents say
vp dietitian
Registered Dietitian | Paediatric Nutrition Specialist
Supporting babies, children and families across the UK with evidence-based, personalised nutrition advice.
No judgement. No pressure. No one-size-fits-all approach.