Happy Tummy Nutrition

Happy Tummy Nutrition 🥑 Functional Nutrition + Gut Healing For Babies & Beyond
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Whether your child is dealing with reflux, eczema, FPIES, food sensitivities, constipation, or feeding issues..these are...
05/18/2026

Whether your child is dealing with reflux, eczema, FPIES, food sensitivities, constipation, or feeding issues..these are the questions I get asked most before families decide to work with me!

Swipe through for everything you’ve been wondering:
✔ What age do we work with
✔ Virtual vs in person
✔ Insurance and billing codes
✔ Gut testing - what it is and if you need it
✔ Working alongside your existing care team
✔ How quickly we can get started

And if you still have questions after all that comment “TUMMY” below and I’ll send you the link to book your free discovery call.

If your baby or child has been struggling with issues like reflux, eczema, constipation, food sensitivities, FPIES and y...
05/15/2026

If your baby or child has been struggling with issues like reflux, eczema, constipation, food sensitivities, FPIES and you’ve been told it’s normal or to just wait until they outgrow it.. This is the part no one tells you!

Yes, an immature immune system plays a role. But “wait and see” is not a strategy.

You have to actively support the gut while kids grow. And the earlier we start, the better!

That’s exactly what the Happy Tummy Framework was built to do!

-> Calm the symptoms
-> Nourish the gut
-> Expand diversity

So your child can grow and thrive!

Swipe to learn more about how we can work together!

Comment “TUMMY” below to book your free discovery call and learn about the next steps!

Hi 👋 if you’re new here, welcome! and if you’re not, hello again!I’m Kristen, a board-certified pediatric dietitian spec...
05/14/2026

Hi 👋 if you’re new here, welcome! and if you’re not, hello again!

I’m Kristen, a board-certified pediatric dietitian specializing in gut health for babies and kids.

I created Happy Tummy Nutrition because families deserve more than rushed appointments and generic advice.

If your child is dealing with reflux, eczema, food sensitivities, FPIES, constipation, or poor weight gain..swipe through to learn more about how we work together.

And if you’re ready to stop guessing, comment “TUMMY” below and I’ll send you the link to book your free discovery call. 🥑

05/05/2026

Are you asking yourself these things before considering reintroducing dairy?

Here is what I look at with every family before we even consider reintroducing dairy

First - are symptoms calm and at baseline? No active flares, no gut upset, no mucousy stools. If the gut is already reactive, it’s hard to get a clean read on any reintroduction.

Second - does the family actually want to bring dairy back in? Some families are doing great without it and that is completely valid. The ladder is only worth doing if reintroduction is truly the goal.

Third - what was the original reaction and how severe? That shapes how/where we start.

The milk ladder can be a really powerful tool but the information out thtere is all over the place. It can be scary yet exciting to start with trials.

If you are here right now, my free gut health guide walks through how we think about gut health for sensitive babies and kids!

Comment LADDER and I’ll send the guide to your inbox 💚



*This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized guidance from a healthcare professional familiar with your child’s history.

SAVE this post for later 💚💚And if navigating food intros seems daunting and scary there is help! HTN offers 1 on 1 suppo...
04/24/2026

SAVE this post for later 💚💚

And if navigating food intros seems daunting and scary there is help! HTN offers 1 on 1 support. Comment CONSULT to get the link to schedule a free intro call!

04/23/2026

Iron deficiency is one of the most common and overlooked issues I see in babies - especially those with tummy troubles, eczema, or food sensitivities.

By 6 months, the iron stores passed to your baby during pregnancy start to run low. Breastmilk alone cannot fill that gap.

My favorite iron-rich foods to start with:
🥩 Beef or lamb - most absorbable form (heme iron)
🍗 Chicken or turkey thighs - more iron than breast meat
🐟 Sardines and salmon - iron + omega-3s
🫘 Lentils or beans - pair with vitamin C to boost absorption
🥚 Egg yolk

Pro tip: always pair plant-based iron with a vitamin C food - sweet potato, kiwi, tomato, or bell pepper all work great!

Navigating solids with a sensitive baby? That is exactly what we help with. Book a free discovery call through the link in bio. 💚💚💚

It’s been a trek so far ✌🏼
04/02/2026

It’s been a trek so far ✌🏼

Happy Registered Dietitian Day 💚💚
03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Day 💚💚

🙋‍♀️ Raise your hand for root veggies!RUTABAGA 💚So versatile. So underrated. So good for sensitive little tummies-Mash o...
02/25/2026

🙋‍♀️ Raise your hand for root veggies!

RUTABAGA 💚
So versatile. So underrated. So good for sensitive little tummies
-Mash or purée for babies
-Roasted cubes or fries for toddlers
- Easy to season + pair with proteins

Save this for your next veggie inspo ✨

02/19/2026

Many sensitive babies tend to have:
Lower Bifidobacterium & Lactobacillus
AND higher levels of more inflammatory gut bacteria

Starting solids may feel scary at this time, but did you know that starting solids (strategically) can actually HELP.

When done intentionally, introducing solids:
Increases microbial diversity
Shifts the gut toward SCFA-producing bacteria
Strengthens the gut barrier
Supports immune development

So what does that look like in real life?
💚 Sweet Potato – Gentle soluble fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria + supports p**p consistency.
💚 Stewed Apple – Rich in pectin (a powerful prebiotic!) that helps calm irritation + support smoother motility.
💚 Mashed Lentils – Iron + plant protein + fiber to encourage microbiome diversity.
💚 Blueberries – Polyphenol-rich to support SCFA production + reduce inflammation.
💚 Sardines or Salmon – Omega-3s for brain development + gut inflammation support (bonus: early allergen exposure).
💚 Ground Walnuts – Finely ground into purées for omega-3s, polyphenols + allergen exposure support.
💚 Oat Bran – Beta-glucan fiber to improve stool consistency (start small!).

We don’t need ultra-processed rice cereal…
and we don’t need 48-hour ancestral bone broths either.
We need simple, strategic, fiber-rich whole foods that feed the microbiome

If you’re needing help developing a plan for your sensitive baby, comment CONSULT below to chat about next steps

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