Food for Tot: Feed Your Baby and Toddler with Confidence
Food for Tot is the go-to podcast for parents who want to confidently nourish their babies and toddlers without stress, guilt, or overwhelm. Hosted by Kathy O’Bryan—registered dietitian, mom, and the voice behind @theminimedietitian—this show breaks down the science of child nutrition into simple, practical tips you can actually use at home.
From introducing solids to managing sugar, picky eating, and everything in between, Kathy shares research-backed guidance with a mom-to-mom relatability that makes you feel seen and supported. Each episode is packed with clarity, encouragement, and actionable advice to help you raise healthy, happy eaters while building positive food foundations that last a lifetime.
Whether you’re just starting solids, navigating toddlerhood, or looking for ways to simplify mealtimes, Food for Tot will give you the confidence you need to enjoy the feeding journey.
Episodes
30 episodes
How to Stop Treating Portion Sizes Like a Prescription (Why Counting Bites or Measuring Food Is Harming Your Child’s Relationship With Food)
Do you feel like feeding your baby or toddler has quietly become a math problem… counting bites, measuring portions, and constantly wondering if they’re getting “enough”?If you’ve ever found yourself stressing over how much your little o...
What to Feed Your Baby/Toddler When They're Sick
Do you feel like everything falls apart the second your baby or toddler gets sick… especially when it comes to food?If you’ve ever found yourself stressing about what they’re eating (or not eating), wondering if you should be doing more,...
Afraid of Having A Sugar-Obsessed Toddler? I Was Too.
Do you feel like sugar is this big, confusing thing you have to “get right”… or risk raising a sugar-obsessed toddler?If you’ve ever worried about introducing sweets, setting limits, or wondering if you’re doing too much (or not enough),...
How to Know If Your Baby Is Getting Enough Food + Milk
Do you constantly wonder if your baby is actually getting enough… or are you just overthinking every feed, diaper, and bite?If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing how much your baby is eating or stressing over whether they’re gett...
Should I Do 100 Foods Before One? Unpacking The Science of Today's Top Feeding Trends
Do you actually need to introduce 100 foods before your baby turns one… or is this just another overwhelming parenting trend?If you’ve spent any time on social media as a parent, you’ve probably heard about the “100 foods before one” tre...
Why Routines Change Everything for Toddlers w/ Jessica Irwin, OT
Ever feel like your toddler runs the day and you’re just trying to keep up?In this episode, Kathy sits down with pediatric occupational therapist Jessica Irwin, OT, to talk about the powerful role routines play in early childhood develop...
The Foundations of Whole Body Health for Moms and Kids with Erin Walkley, PA-C, RD
Ever feel like you’re doing “all the healthy things” but still wondering if there’s more to the story when it comes to your family’s health?In this episode, Kathy sits down with functional medicine PA and registered dietitian Erin Walkle...
Feeding schedules are important but they're not everything
Feeling like you’re doing everything “right” with feeding… and still ending each day frustrated, second-guessing, and mentally drained? You are not alone. In this episode, Kathy speaks directly to the mom who is following the...
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid Starting Solids
Starting table foods is often imagined as a joyful, picture-perfect milestone. But when babies spit, play, throw food, or barely swallow a bite, many parents are left feeling unsure and overwhelmed. In this episode, Kathy brings clarity and cal...
Why my baby who used to eat anything is picky now
Feeding anxiety has a way of creeping in the moment someone says, “Just wait until they get picky.” In this episode, Kathy gently challenges that narrative and reframes what’s actually happening when toddlers begin to change the way they eat.
How one mom ended the feeding chaos (and you can too)
Ever feel like feeding your toddler should be intuitive… but instead feels confusing, chaotic, and overwhelming? You’re not alone and this episode is proof of that. In today’s conversation, Kathy sits down with Jamie...
Does fruit have too much sugar in it? Here's the truth
Have you heard that fruit has “too much sugar,” should be limited, or might make your baby only like sweet foods later on? It's time to clear the noise. In this episode, Kathy tackles one of the most persistent pieces of nutr...
Why Your Nervous System Matters at the Table w/ Jessica Addeo
Ever sit down to feed your baby or toddler and immediately feel your chest tighten, your mind race, or your patience evaporate before the food even hits the table? In this episode, Kathy invites pediatric OT–turned–nervous system coach Jessica ...
What it really means to have a healthy relationship with food (and when it starts)
Think your toddler’s relationship with food “just is what it is”? In this episode, Kathy opens up about one of the most emotional conversations she’s had with a client and why so many millennial parents are carrying invisible wounds from diet c...
The Truth About Postpartum Nourishment — and How It Impacts Baby + Toddler Feeding
Ever wondered why feeding yourself feels ten times harder after having a baby right when you need nourishment the most? In this episode, Kathy sits down with postpartum nutrition expert and registered dietitian Kait McConnell to explor...
Why asking your toddler to take a bite isn't working (and what to do instead)
Think your toddler is “picky”? In this episode, Kathy shares a truth most parents never hear: your toddler isn’t picky—they’re overwhelmed, and they need support, not pressure. From asking them to “just take one bite...
Worth the hype? Protein for babies + toddlers
Feeling overwhelmed by protein pressure? You’re not imagining it—there’s a whole lot of hype out there, and parents everywhere are stressing about whether their little ones are getting “enough.” In this episode, Kath...
Feeling judged about how you feed your baby? Let's talk about it
Feeling judged about how you feed your baby? You’re not alone—and this week, we’re breaking down the truth behind all that noise. In this episode, Kathy gets real about one of the hardest parts of early feeding: handling opin...
The feeding journey from Dad's perspective
Feeding a baby is rarely a one-person job—and this week, we’re hearing what it’s like from the dad’s side of the table. In this episode, Kathy sits down with her husband, Chris, to share their honest, funny, and hear...
How to navigate the holidays with your baby/toddler
The holidays are magical—but they can also bring a whole new level of chaos to your child’s eating routine. Between endless family gatherings, travel days, and all the sugar-filled treats, it’s easy to wonder how to keep your little one’s nutri...
How I grocery shop as a registered dietitian – simple ways to create a healthier home (littles included)
Ever feel like grocery shopping has become another mental load on your already full plate? In this episode, Kathy, pediatric dietitian and mom, walks you through exactly how she grocery shops—without separate “kid foods...
When Your Toddler Only Wants Carbs - What's Really Happening
Is your toddler obsessed with carbs?If your little one could live on pasta, crackers, and bread alone, this episode is for you. Kathy, pediatric dietitian and mom, dives into the truth about carbohydrates and why they’re actually ess...
Debunking the Myth that Babies/Toddlers need "kid food" with Joelle
In this episode, Kathy sits down with Joelle, a first-time mom, to talk about what the feeding journey really looks like when you’re in the thick of it. From feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice to finding her confidence and rhythm at the ...
Are You Creating a Picky Eater without Knowing It?
Are you accidentally creating a picky eater without even realizing it? In this episode, Kathy, pediatric dietitian and mom, shares her top five picky eating prevention tools that can help you raise an adventurous eater right from th...