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.
Food for Tot: Feed Your Baby and Toddler with Confidence
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 explore the deeply overlooked connection between a mom’s relationship with food and her child’s. Together, they unpack why postpartum nutrition feels so confusing, how diet culture sneaks into motherhood, and the simple, sustainable practices that help both you and your little one feel grounded, nourished, and supported.
Through their conversation, you’ll hear why so many new moms unintentionally undereat, how cravings and low energy are really messages from your body, and why “bouncing back” expectations can quietly derail healing. Kait breaks down the nutrients most postpartum women are missing, how to tune back into your hunger cues when everything feels unpredictable, and why aiming for B+ nutrition, not perfection, is not only enough, but truly transformative.
Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, starting solids, or somewhere in between, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and practical tools so feeding yourself doesn’t fall to the bottom of the list… and so your baby benefits from a mom who’s genuinely nourished, not running on empty.
Tune in to hear:
- The hidden ways postpartum depletion shows up and why exhaustion and cravings are often signs you’re undereating
- What moms actually need nutritionally in postpartum (hint: most are getting enough protein but missing carbs, fats, iron, fiber, and choline)
- Why blood sugar stability affects everything from milk supply to physical healing
- The truth about “supply boosting” snacks and why Oreos aren’t the magic solution you’ve been told
- Practical strategies to reconnect with hunger cues, reduce cravings, and fuel your body on a chaotic schedule
- The B+ philosophy: why perfection isn’t achievable (or helpful) in the first two years postpartum
- How a mom’s relationship with food shapes her child’s: not through perfection, but through modeling nourishment, structure, and self-care
- Myths about breastfeeding diets: what actually affects baby and what’s simply misinformation
- How partners and support people can take real weight off mom’s shoulders with simple, meaningful help
- Why investing time, support, or guidance in yourself isn’t selfish, it’s how you feed your whole family well
You can find Kait @postpartum.nutritionist and download her free Masterclass: The Silent Hormone Sabotaging Your Postpartum Energy, Milk Supply, and Weight Loss (and What to Do About It). Comment the word MASTERCLASS on any of her IG posts, or DM her the word MASTERCLASS and she will send you the link to download it, completely free!
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Website: https://theminimedietitian.com/