{"id":61731,"date":"2025-06-01T05:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/does-my-toddler-need-supplements\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T05:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:43:26","slug":"does-my-toddler-need-supplements","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/does-my-toddler-need-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Toddler Need Supplements?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17053560\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2138399\/episodes\/17053560-123-does-my-toddler-need-supplements.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17053560&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between picky eating phases, snack obsessions, and the endless marketing of kids\u2019 vitamins, it\u2019s no wonder parents are left wondering &#8220;does my toddler actually need supplements?&#8221; In today\u2019s episode, Luka and Kate break down the most common myths, the supplements that might help (and the ones that are a waste of money), and what to look for if you\u2019re worried about your toddler\u2019s nutrition. Spoiler: beige food phases are normal, and you probably don\u2019t need to panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka McCabe &#8211; founder of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boob to Food<\/a>, author of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/milktomeals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk to Meals<\/a>, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/kate__holm\">Kate Holm<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; naturopath, nutritionist, mum of three, bringing grounded, evidence-based insight to the world of infant and family health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this episode we cover&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether multivitamins are necessary (and when they might not be helpful)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why many toddler supplements aren\u2019t as beneficial as they seem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs your child might have a nutrient deficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most common nutrient gaps we see in toddlers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When fortified foods can be useful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to approach probiotics and gut health support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of food-first nutrition, even with fussy eaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it\u2019s time to seek individualised support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230; and so much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need personalised support?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our online clinic is here to help. With a team of experienced dietitians, nutritionists, and naturopaths, we offer individualised guidance for your child\u2019s nutrition, supplement needs, and overall health. Whether you\u2019re navigating picky eating, wondering about supplements, or simply wanting peace of mind, we\u2019re here to help.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/clinic\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kooeesnacks.com.au\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>KOOEE! Snacks<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. KOOEE! makes 100% Australian grass-fed beef and free-range pork sticks, perfect for little (and big) hands. Packed with protein, free from preservatives, gluten, soy, and dairy, and made without any mystery ingredients. 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