Child Nutrition

Claire McHugh is a specialist paediatric dietitian focused on infant and child nutrition, growth and development. Her practice helps families build a strong nutritional foundation during the early years and throughout childhood, when balanced nutrition supports healthy development, concentration, sports performance and the body’s ability to fight infections.

Claire supports mothers with breastfeeding and guides families through introducing and progressing weaning foods. She also provides nutrition advice for growing children, helping parents encourage balanced eating and positive relationships with food. When illness affects a child’s appetite or intake, Claire can adapt and modify nutritional plans to help meet the child’s needs, support appropriate nourishment and promote optimal growth.

Claire’s services are offered through consultation rooms at Northcare Medical Centre, Unit 222, Simbithi Office Park, Sigela Lane, Shakas Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. Families can contact her by phone or WhatsApp on 072 718 0567, or by email at [email protected], to enquire about her services and arrange support.