Unlock the secrets to nourishing your infant or toddler’s growth and development! Join experts in pediatric integrative medicine & nutrition as they unveil the essential nutrients every parent needs to know about and offer insightful strategies to nurture a healthy gut.

 

Julie Sweeney MD FAAP

Owner: SproutWell Pediatric Integrative Medicine

Dr. Julie Sweeney is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in integrative medicine. She is the founder of SproutWell Pediatrics in Darien, CT and is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. Her holistic approach combines the best of conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies to address chronic conditions and optimize well-being.

Kristen Smaldone MS, RD, CSP, CD-N

Owner: Kristen Smaldone Nutrition

Kristen is a dedicated dietitian and full-time mom with over 10 years of clinical experience, offering a unique combination of professional expertise and personal insight into the challenges of feeding children. Kristen is a board-certified pediatric nutrition specialist and has a deep passion for addressing picky eating. In 2024, she became an SOS Trained Feeding Therapist, further enhancing her skills to help families navigate mealtime struggles. Kristen’s mission is to give parents the pediatric nutrition support they need to up their feeding confidence and bring families back together for meals.