Gemma Ransome RD

Specialist Paediatric Dietitian at The Harley Street Clinic | Communication Officer for the BDA Paediatric Group

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

Interesting evening with Dr Von Berg #GINIstudy

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

@Deenakakaya @AzminaNutrition Thanks! Looking forward to more #childnutrition centred chats in the future #rduk #weaning

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

Avoid endless grazing, stick to mealtimes and snack times #weaning #RDUK

[Azmina Nutrition @AzminaNutrition]

A5 Don't fret. There's no university degree on parenthood, just learn as you go along #rduk #weaning

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

It may take up to 12 times for a child to accept a new food. Don't give up! #weaning #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A5 Praise good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour! #weaning #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A5 Ensure mealtimes are a fun and positive experience! #weaning #RDUK

[Nicole Rothband @NicoleDietitian]

A5 #rduk #weaning eat with baby, let baby make lots of mess, let baby self feed when able, have fun, avoid distractions, devote time to food

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

@Deenakakaya Exactly, better to expose children to a variety of home foods rather than rely on convenience #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A4 Children who only eat commercial baby foods may not like family foods when they are offered #weaning #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A4 Some commercial foods can be convenient but home foods are likely to contain more nutrients! #weaning #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A3 Family foods! Just don't add salt/sugar #weaning #RDUK

[Lucy Jones @FoodWhispererRD]

#rduk check out the BDA fact sheet on weaning http://t.co/E7Zj0kVRzm

[Sara @Sara_Patience]

@drfrankiep @NicoleDietitian there should be no restriction on baby touching food /feeding self and no constant face wiping (by mum!) #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

@Deenakakaya Thats great! High in protein too! #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A2 Vegetarian mum's should ensure their child's nutritional requirements are met. Vegi diets can be high in fibre but low in energy #RDUK

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A1 Varied textures help develop chewing skills and the muscles needed for speech and development #weaning #rduk

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A1 Varied foods and flavours are more likely to provide babies with the range of nutrients they need #weaning #rduk

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

A1 Early experiences of flavours and food textures set the stage for life-long eating habits #weaning #rduk

[Gemma Ransome RD @GLDowning]

@AzminaNutrition, Hi my name is Gemma. Looking forward to tonights chat. Still working out how to tweet! #rduk