Helping picky eaters grow into confident eaters.
Because feeding should feel calmer—for your child and for your family.
Understanding the stress behind picky eating.
Fussy eating is stressful—for children and parents alike. If your child is refusing foods, limiting their diet to a few “safe” options, or struggling with mealtimes, you’re not alone. At Cubs Paediatric Dietetics, we provide gentle, evidence-based feeding therapy that helps children feel more confident with food—and helps families feel calmer at the table.
We understand that picky eating isn’t about being difficult. It can stem from sensory sensitivities, past medical issues, or anxiety around food. Our role is to uncover what’s driving your child’s eating challenges and work with you to create strategies that truly help.
Common signs your child may need feeding support:
- Eating fewer than 20 different foods
- Refusing whole food groups (e.g. vegetables, proteins)
- Gagging, spitting, or distress when new foods are offered
- Meltdowns or anxiety at mealtimes
- Reliance on milk, formula, or nutritional supplements
- Extreme pickiness that doesn’t improve over time
Our Approach
We take a child-led, family-focused approach to fussy eating and feeding therapy. That means:
- Building trust and positive associations with food
- Supporting gradual, low-pressure exposure to new foods
- Respecting your child’s pace and sensory needs
- Coaching parents with practical strategies to reduce mealtime stress
Every step is tailored to your child’s needs and your family’s goals. We work closely with speech pathologists, occupational therapists and psychologists where needed to ensure holistic support.
Our Approach
We take a child-led, family-focused approach to fussy eating and feeding therapy. That means:
- Building trust and positive associations with food
- Supporting gradual, low-pressure exposure to new foods
- Respecting your child’s pace and sensory needs
- Coaching parents with practical strategies to reduce mealtime stress
Every step is tailored to your child’s needs and your family’s goals. We work closely with speech pathologists, occupational therapists and psychologists where needed to ensure holistic support.
What to Expect
1. Comprehensive Assessment
Understanding your child’s feeding history, growth, and mealtime environment.
2. Tailored Feeding Plan
Practical strategies for expanding variety and improving mealtime confidence.
3. Ongoing Support
Continued guidance as your child builds comfort and success with food.
Available in-person at our Brisbane clinic or via secure telehealth.
Let’s make mealtimes feel calmer and more positive—for you and your child.