Author Bianca Parau

Bianca Parau

Paediatric Dietitian

Bianca is an experienced Paediatric Dietitian offering expert advice and guidance to children and their families with a friendly yet professional approach. After graduating from the University of the Free State she started her career in South-Africa. Since relocating to the United Kingdom she's worked at various top NHS hospitals as well as private health care centres across the country. She offers private appointments in her London and Home-counties clinics. Her current NHS clinical role at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital includes a multidisciplinary feeding clinic. With 16 years’ experience, Bianca is passionate about helping children of all ages to develop a healthy attitude towards food whilst meeting their nutritional requirements to sustain optimal growth and development. She works closely with paediatricians, paediatric allergists, paediatric gastroenterologist and various paediatric allied health professionals to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary evidenced based treatment. In addition to her private practice and NHS role, Bianca does consultancy work; she is a spokesperson on nutrition related topics and writes peer reviews as well as articles for various publications. Bianca is registered with the HPC-UK and is a full member of the British Dietetic Association.

How To Deal With Constipation In Infants And Toddlers

6 November, 2022

Expert, Parenting, Baby, Living, Health & Fitness

The exact cause of constipation is not fully understood, but is mostly due to a combination of factors.

Worried About Weaning? Paediatric Dietitian Reveals Everything You Need to Know

4 May, 2021

Expert, Mum, Nutrition

When is the right time to start weaning? What is baby-led weaning? Paediatric Dietician Bianca Parau responds to questions about weaning.

The Sunshine Nutrient: Why Our Children Need Vitamin D

25 February, 2021

Baby & Toddler, Expert, Children's Health, Parenting, Baby, Living, Health & Fitness

Article from Bianca Parau, Senior Paediatric Dietitian all about Vitamin D, where it comes from and why it is so important for our kids.

Eczema and Food Allergies

All You Need to Know About Eczema and Food Allergies in Infants and Children

11 August, 2017

Parenting, Baby, Kids, Expert

My daughter had very bad allergies when she was very little and I went to see the amazing Bianca, who always put my mind at rest. At My Baba we often get asked about food allergies in children, and in particula...