Emma Fitzgerald - Feeding Therapist

14/03/2026

Not sure if you need help?

You do. Here's where to start.

13/03/2026

"Who is Emma Fitzgerald" ♥️

For the new faces around here let me introduce myself and let you know what's in store.

13/03/2026

What services do I offer? Swipe to find out 😊♥️

11/03/2026

Did you know that in the UK, children aged 6 months to 5 years are recommended to have daily supplements containing vitamins A, C and D?

For children who eat a wide variety of foods, they can help top up nutritional intake. But they can be particularly helpful for picky eaters, where diet variety is often more limited and certain nutrients may be harder to get consistently from food alone.

If you have a picky eater at home, small steps like this can make a meaningful difference while you work on expanding their diet.

10/03/2026

Many parents I speak to feel like they're constantly second-guessing their child's eating.

Is this normal?

Should they be eating more variety?

Why will they eat something one day but refuse it the next?

Sometimes what parents need most is clear, calm guidance to help them understand what's actually going on.

I'm always grateful when families share feedback like this.

Supporting parents to feel more confident around their child's feeding is such an important part of my work.

08/03/2026

Change begins when mealtimes are calm

If you stop bribing and coercing your child to eat - do you think they would lose weight or miss out (more) on key nutrients?

If the answer is no - that's your permission to stop forcing and go easy on yourself.

Start with calm ♥️

07/03/2026

These are subtle signs I know parents are off to a good start with their picky eating journey.

These can be he hardest parts to crack. But with a little help, change is possible.

If you want to start reducing stress and mealtime battles today - download my free picky eating guide

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06/03/2026

I like that anti-spill cups really help with mess.

Children should still be given opportunities to drink from an open free flow cup as often as is practicable within family and school life.

I do have a cohort of neuro-divergent children who will not drink anything unless it's from a specific cup, in which case I never argue with that. Optimising hydration always comes first before we start faffing with types of cups!

I also have a cohort of children who struggle with open free flow cups - and I work hard on helping them with their skills.

01/03/2026

Free support for weaning and fussy eating - group talks, Q&A's and webinars.

I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist specialising in paediatric feeding. I help helped hundreds of parents work through their child's weaning and fussy eating.

Get in touch if you'd like me to visit your community, baby group, nursery, or work place for a quick informal free talk or Q&A.

Comment if you're interested in attending a free webinar about weaning or fussy eating.

Expert paediatric speech and language therapist supporting babies and children with feeding difficulties, picky eating, and weaning challenges. Evidence-based guidance, personalised support, and practical strategies to help your child thrive.

26/02/2026

21/02/2026

Feeding struggles are common - but they’re not always something to “wait and see.”

If your baby is gagging excessively, refusing textures or taking forever to eat, early support can make a huge difference. Feeding skills develop fast in the first year, and the earlier we intervene, the easier progress usually is.

I’m a specialist paediatric feeding therapist and I offer a Weaning SOS call for parents who want quick, practical advice without committing to a full assessment.