We talk a lot about gut health for adults on this podcast, but what about children? The foundations of a healthy gut are laid earlier than most parents realise, and the decisions made in those first years can have a lasting impact. In this episode, Sandra is joined by paediatric dietitian Aisling Oslizlok, to talk about what's really going on in children's guts, what parents are getting wrong and what actually helps.
This episode covers:
The critical windows in early life that shape the gut microbiome long term
The most common mistakes parents make when trying to fix their child's gut health
What antibiotics actually do to a developing gut
The everyday factors quietly disrupting kids' gut health that parents wouldn't think to question
Constipation, bloating, fussy eating - what's worth investigating and what's just developmental
What a gut-friendly diet looks like for a child and
This conversation is essential listening for any parent, whether you're navigating a specific concern or just want to set your child up well from the start.
About Aisling Oslizlok:
Aisling is a highly experienced Paediatric Dietitian with nearly 20 years of expertise in
children’s nutrition. Families value her compassionate and practical approach, which
empowers parents to manage their children’s nutritional needs with confidence. She holds a Master’s in Dietetics from Queen Margaret University in the UK and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from University College Dublin in Ireland. Her professional journey has included senior roles in world-class tertiary centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Before joining Genesis, she served as Head of Dietetics for Emirates Flight Catering.
Aisling is passionate about supporting children with food allergies and gastrointestinal conditions. Her evidence-based care helps families make meaningful, long-term improvements in their children’s health and eating habits.
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