Hi there! I’m Caroline, and I’ve been a registered dietitian since 1999 and a mum since 2007. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about what really works when feeding kids. As a children’s dietitian, I’ve had the pleasure of helping thousands of parents feel more confident about how and what to feed their little ones. My clients often say I’m practical, relatable, and non-judgmental, which makes me so happy! After all, I know firsthand that knowing the theory doesn’t help much if you can’t put it into practice.

It breaks my heart to see parents feel guilty for not whipping everything up from scratch or for their child’s love of crackers over broccoli. At Solid Start, I aim to help you give your children the best start in life with food, all while keeping things easy and stress-free.

As a mum of four, I never set out to become an entrepreneur! But in 2016, while on maternity leave with my youngest, I started running Baby Weaning Workshops while navigating my daughter’s weaning journey. One of my biggest pet peeves is all the confusing nutrition advice out there—it’s everywhere!

When my first Baby Weaning Workshop in Cork took off in August 2016, I was thrilled! I continued offering them monthly, even after returning to my role as a community dietitian with the HSE. Those workshops turned into toddler classes and private consultations. In June 2018, I took the plunge to focus solely on Solid Start, turning it into a one-stop shop for all your professional feeding advice. And in 2019, I fulfilled my dream of becoming a lactation consultant!

Now, I run Solid Start from my home in Cork, where I share my life with my husband, our three messy boys (ages 17, 15, and 11), and our lovely 8-year-old daughter (the inspiration for Solid Start!).