E219. Why Childcare Nutrition is Failing Our Children

Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes? We wouldn’t dream of sending our children to childcare with dirty toilets or unsafe toys, yet so many settings serve food that barely meets the mark. In this episode, we’re lifting the lid on what’s really being served to our children, and why their nutrition deserves far more attention than it’s getting. Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes… with Catherine Lippe If you’re a parent, you probably check the toilets, the toys, and the teaching before choosing a nursery. But how often do you check the food? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Catherine Lippe, registered nutritionist and early-years specialist, to uncover the truth about nutrition in childcare and the silent standards slipping under the radar. We explore why nutrition in early years matters far more than most people realise, how current systems are failing children, and what needs to change to protect their health and development. From packed lunches to nursery menus, Catherine shares the real-world solutions that help parents and childcare providers raise healthier, happier children, without guilt or overwhelm. Because every child deserves food that fuels their future, not just fills their plate. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: 💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip: Instagram: @midwife_pip Facebook: Midwife Pip Email: Sponsorship Opportunities: If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to

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E219. Why Childcare Nutrition is Failing Our Children is an episode from The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast - With Midwife Pip by Midwife Pip.

This episode is 35:01 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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