Hi, I am so glad to see you here…

I am Natalia Stasenko, a registered dietitian, child nutritionist and mom of 3.
I help empower parents all over the world to raise happy and thriving children who enjoy a variety of nutritious food.
Welcome to Feeding Bytes, my resource for parents who want to bring peace and fun back to mealtimes.
Whether you are here because you need ideas on what to feed your baby, help with your picky eater or simple family meal recipes, I got you covered.
Together, we can make feeding our families stress-free and intuitive and raise a generation of kids who feel great about food and eating.
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Download my free resources, participate in a free online picky eating workshop, book a one-on-one consultation or browse the feeding tips and recipes on the blog.
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NEW ON THE BLOG
How to Curb Your Child’s Sugar Cravings without Overly Restricting
When it comes to limiting candy, sweets and desserts, parents seem to be sandwiched between scary media headlines about the dangers of sugar craving and resistance from their kids who care much more about flavor than about nutrition. Government reports indeed confirm...
Should I Limit Carbs to Help My Child Try More Variety?
My ambitious goal with this post is to cover two closely related topics - the misperceptions about carbs in kids' diet and the importance of accepted foods at each meal. In many traditional cultures around the world, meals are accompanied by a plain side dish, usually...
Basil and Hummus Turkey Patties – Perfect for Baby Led Weaning
Iron rich, basil and hummus turkey patties recipe perfect for baby led weaning.
How to Start Serving Family Style Meals: 5 Easy Steps
If you have been reading my blog or following me on social for a while, you know I am a big proponent of family style meals. And if mealtimes are a struggle, serving your meals family or buffet style may immediately reduce the stress levels of kids (and adults). ...
Age-appropriate Ways to Talk to Small Kids About Nutrition
If you’re like most parents, you want your kids to grow up to be healthy adults who enjoy a variety of nutritious foods and listen to their body hunger-satiety cues. But with all the nutrition information available to us now, it is so easy to feel the pressure to...
How Much Water Should Your Child be Drinking?
With the summer in the full swing, those of us in warmer climates become concerned about how much exactly our children should be drinking. This post is about water and the how to help your child stay hydrated. Make sure to download the chart on how much water kids...