Resource Library - Eating & Mealtimes

Collated by our therapists, here you will find useful links to external websites, products and services that contain trusted advice in feeding development.
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​Please note that any advice accessed via these links is is general in nature and is not professional advice relating to a child’s specific circumstances. If in doubt, seek professional advice.

Mealtime Tools & Equipment

Foost Knives
​These child-safe knives are great for encouraging your little one to get involved with food preparation.
​Grabese Toddler Cutlery
These are a great introduction to self-feeding with cutlery, with handles perfectly sized for little hands.
NumNum GOOtensils
GOOtensils are a pre-spoon option that encourage kids to start feeding themselves. The grooves increase the chance that each scoop catches some food.

Books for Parents

Adventures In Veggieland
Useful Links
  • SENSE-ational Mealtimes - a book that gives strategies for parents to manage tricky mealtime behaviours at home
  • Mealtime Building Blocks -  blog written by Perth child dietitian, Dr Kyla Smith. Kyla often posts nutrition reviews on common supermarket foods.
  • Tastebuds - Perth paediatric feeding and swallowing specialist, Holly Tickner. Holly writes blog posts on picky and problem eaters.
  • My Munch Bug - mealtimes blog run by paediatric feeding expert and author Melanie Potock
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