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Nutrition Therapy for Babies

Become a specialised Infant and Toddler Dietitian with this evidence-based, nine-week mentoring program.

  • Help families navigate milk feeding, starting solids and toddler eating with clear, practical advice

  • Grow a practice supporting families who value specialist guidance through their child’s first two years

  • Develop the clinical confidence and depth to practise in infant and toddler nutrition with clarity, purpose and professional satisfaction

 

ENROL NOW - OCTOBER 2027

Nutrition Therapy for Babies

Become a specialised Infant and Toddler Dietitian with this evidence-based, nine-week mentoring program.

  • Help families navigate milk feeding, starting solids and toddler eating with clear, practical advice

  • Grow a practice supporting families who value specialist guidance through their child’s first two years

  • Develop the clinical confidence and depth to practise in infant and toddler nutrition with clarity, purpose and professional satisfaction

 

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British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Ready to make a bigger difference in a child’s first two years?

Do you want to support families with feeding and nutrition, but feel unsure how to approach the range of questions parents bring?

Would you like the specialist knowledge and practical skills to make infant and toddler nutrition a meaningful part of your practice?

Parents often arrive with conflicting advice about milk feeds, starting solids, growth or fussy eating. Your role involves understanding the child’s needs, listening to the family’s concerns and helping them decide what to do next.

The first 1,000 days provide an important opportunity to support children’s nutrition, growth and development. You can make a difference.

Effective care brings clinical assessment together with an understanding of feeding skills, family routines, cultural practices and access to food. Recommendations need to be appropriate for the child and manageable for their caregivers.

Helping families feel heard and supported can build trust and make nutrition advice easier to put into practice.

This nine-week program brings together specialist education, consultation skills, practical resources and mentoring to help you provide personalised care and develop your infant and toddler nutrition practice.

Imagine building a practice where families turn to you for trusted feeding and nutrition guidance…

One of the most rewarding parts of working with babies and toddlers is helping parents move from uncertainty to a clearer understanding of their child’s needs. Your guidance can help them approach feeding with greater confidence and find practical ways forward.

There’s also an opportunity for dietitians in private practice: meaningful relationships and continuity of care.

Families’ questions change as their baby grows, begins solids and moves into toddler eating. Individualised consultations and appropriate follow-up allow your support to develop alongside those changing needs.

Help families and referrers understand the value of a specialist infant and toddler dietitian.

 
"My consults are a lot more tailored"
"I now niche in fertility"
 

Is Nutrition Therapy for Babies (NTFB) the right course for you? 

  • You’re interested in learning or expanding your knowledge in infant and toddler nutrition.

  • You want an interactive learning experience with case studies and opportunities for discussion.

  • You want practical strategies to support families from birth to two years, whether you’re starting out or refining your approach.

  • You want to build trusting relationships and help parents put feeding recommendations into practice.

  • You want to build and grow a practice with a focus on infant and toddler nutrition. 

  • You want to be part of a supportive cohort of dietitians, learning from each other’s questions and experiences.

  •  You want to build confidence and credibility as a trusted practitioner in infant and toddler nutrition.

What You Will Learn

The program brings together evidence and practical application to deepen your understanding of nutrition, feeding, growth and development from birth to two years, alongside the consultation and practice-building skills to support families effectively.

What Nutrition Therapy for Babies Course Attendees Receive

  • 8 comprehensive education modules
    Develop your understanding of infant and toddler nutrition through structured learning that connects clinical evidence with practical care. Revisit key concepts as you develop your approach to assessment, consultations and follow-up.
  • Weekly live discussion sessions
    Bring your questions to experienced practitioners, explore clinical scenarios and learn from the questions and experiences of other dietitians.
  • Interactive activities such as case studies & panel discussions
    To help reinforce key messages and translate theory into practice.
  • Test your knowledge assessments
    To help you consolidate your learnings.
  • Listing on the Early Life Nutrition Alliance website healthcare professional directory
    To enable you to be found by clients looking for healthcare professionals with skills in this area.
  • Confidence to provide families with impactful dietetic consultations
    Develop the skills to listen closely, assess nutrition priorities and build practical plans that support families as their children grow.
  • Earn Professional Development Points
    By completing this program you will be eligible to claim professional development points (24-30 hours depending on your association).

Melanie's 100% Money-Back Guarantee

“I believe families deserve access to dietitians who understand the nutritional needs of babies and toddlers, and the realities of feeding them. 

My goal is to help more families receive practical, personalised guidance during their child’s first 1,000 days. I can’t do this alone.


We need passionate dietitians who want to support children and their caregivers through these important years. That’s why I’m committed to education that combines specialist knowledge, consultation skills and support to help you apply what you learn."

If you are not completely blown away by the content and experience inside Nutrition Therapy for Babies simply reach out to our team by emailing us at info@earlylifenutritionalliance.com for a full refund.

- Melanie McGrice, Fertility Dietitian and Host of Nutrition Therapy for Babies

              

JUST 3 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF
$997 $598 USD*

 - 1st payment made today, 2nd & 3rd payments automatically made monthly afterwards -

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*plus applicable taxes

11 October, 2027

  • 8 Comprehensive Infant and Toddler Nutrition Modules – covering essential knowledge and practical applications
  • Dedicated Business Module – learn how to attract clients and grow a thriving infant and toddler nutrition practice
  • Weekly Live Expert Discussion Sessions – interactive Q&A and deep dives into key topics
  • Engaging Case Studies – apply your learning to real-world client scenarios
  • Assessments to Reinforce Learning – track your progress and build confidence
  • Exclusive Listing on the ELNA Website Directory – enhance your visibility and attract clients
  •  Community Hub for Support & Questions – connect with peers and mentors in a collaborative space
  • Access to Expert Coaches – get guidance and feedback to support your learning and practice growth
  • Earn Professional Development Points – gain recognition for your learning

Includes over $2000 of bonus materials:

  • Time-saving infant and toddler nutrition factsheets
  • Infant and toddler nutrition handbook with references
  • Behind-the-scenes Nutrition Assessment
  • Infant and toddler nutrition checklists
  • Supplement toolkits
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Still unsure if this course is for you? Imagine what you could bring to families.

You have already invested in becoming a dietitian. This program helps you build on that foundation to support children and caregivers through the first two years.

Develop specialist knowledge, practical consultation skills and a clearer understanding of how to establish your infant and toddler nutrition services.

Learn with mentors and a community of dietitians who share your desire to make a meaningful difference in the first 1,000 days.

 

2027 Courses

Nutrition Therapy for Fertility

28 JANUARY

Develop your clinical knowledge, consultation skills and practice in fertility nutrition.

Learn more
Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy

26 APRIL

Develop your clinical knowledge, consultation skills and practice in prenatal nutrition.

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Postpartum Nutrition Therapy

12 JULY

Develop your clinical knowledge, consultation skills and practice in postpartum nutrition.

Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

"Not knowing a lot about fertility nutrition before taking the course and seeing what a huge impact we can actually have on fertility outcomes for women and the future health of their child.”

- Natalie Carroll, USA 🇺🇸

Vanessa McMinn, Ireland

"I've been completely blown away at just how much impact and the diversity of the advice in terms of the different stages of the fertility process that we can be involved with.”

- Vanessa McMinn, Ireland

Theresa Panelo, Doha

"I can say that I am more confident to guide my fertility clients, especially in recommending supplements." 

- Theresa Panelo, Doha

Lorinda Stutterd, Australia

"The significant impact we truly have as dietitians on somebody's fertility and then being able to communicate this with specialists, GPs and clients "

- Lorinda Stutterd, Australia

Now I feel very confident and in general this was a big boost in my self-esteem and knowledge."

- Stavroula Kriki, Greece

Natalia Cantone, MS, RD, CDN, CPT

"Prior to taking this course, I was a “generalist” and did not have much experience with fertility clients. It was challenging for me to picture a session with a fertility patient at the beginning of the course. So, when Melanie shared her fertility nutrition counseling session, it became very clear how to organize my own session with a fertility patient. It was also helpful to see Melanie’s written nutrition assessment and compare her format to mine. This bonus made me more confident seeing my first fertility patient!" - Natalia Cantone, MS, RD, CDN, CPT