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Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
Feeding children is not always easy, it can feel overwhelming and stressful; it is not always as simple as providing the food and they eat it. Here at Perfect Balance in Abu Dhabi, we provide exceptional nutrition care for children of all ages. Our paediatric dietitian and feeding specialist, Tammy Ives, has over 20 years of experience and is here to provide expert paediatric nutrition advice and support.
Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
Comprehensive assessment
We believe in offering personalised care that is tailored to the specific needs of each child and family. Our approach is compassionate and patient-centred, ensuring that you and your child receive the support and guidance needed to achieve optimal health outcomes. Whether you are seeking advice on a specific medical condition, have concerns about your child’s growth and eating, or struggling to manage your child’s food allergies. Our paediatric dietitian is here to help and support you with your child’s nutrition.
What to Expect
- 1.A comprehensive assessment evaluating growth and growth history, medical history, feeding history and mealtimes – a mealtime video may be requested, dietary assessment – including dietary intake and adequacy, and other factors which can affect dietary intake, such as allergies or picky eating, or chronic health conditions which can affect absorption, and any specific concerns you have.
- 2.Understanding the narrative around your child’s eating ensures realistic expectations, and reduces mealtime stress and pressure, resulting in a long-term healthy relationship with eating.
- 3.Personalised goal setting for dietetic intervention and plan.
- 4.A personalised nutrition plan to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition based on their age, nutritional requirements and needs.
- 5.Strategies to support stress-free mealtimes using responsive feeding principles.
- 6.Objectives to work on feeding skills where needed.
Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
Starting your Journey
We welcome all clients seeking paediatric nutrition advice for medical or health conditions, as well as those referred by their GP or specialist. We offer online consultations for your convenience.
Health/Medical concerns
Areas of expertise:
Tammy Ives brings extensive expertise in children’s nutrition and paediatric dietetics. She uses aspects from SOS Approach to Feeding and Responsive Feeding principles. Having worked in major hospitals in the UK and participated in significant clinical research such as the LEAP study (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy), Tammy is well-equipped to handle complex dietary issues and provide evidence-based solutions. As a feeding specialist, she also offers specialised support for children with feeding problems and sensory issues with food.
Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
Holistic Nutrition Support for Children
Our paediatric dietitian takes a holistic approach to nutrition, focusing on sustainable, balanced eating habits that support children’s growth, development, and overall well-being—without restrictive diets.