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Venus Kalami

Venus Kalami

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Pediatric Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist

MNSP, RD, CSP

About

Venus Kalami is a registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in pediatric nutrition, and lactation consultant in training, with over 10 years of clinical experience at top institutions like Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Inspired by her mother’s midwifery work serving vulnerable families and infants, Venus bridges nutritional inequities through advocacy and education for inclusive nutrition practices.

Credentials

  • Registered dietitian and nutritionist
  • Board-certified specialist in pediatric nutrition
  • Certificate by Food Allergy Research & Education

Education

  • Tufts University
  • Stanford Medicine
  • San Jose State University

Expertise

Venus is a published author, celebrated public speaker, and clinician whose nutritional works spans pediatrics, maternal health, neonatal care, digestive health, and food allergies. She has built internationally-recognized nutrition programs at Stanford Children’s, as well as educated thousands of clinicians on inclusive nutrition practices with organizations such as Sesame Workshop, NASPGHAN, and Diversify Dietetics.

“It brings me great joy to help parents tap into their intuition, embrace their food culture, and have fun with their children at the table.”

By Venus Kalami

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Baby Feeding Schedules

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Can Babies Have Salt?

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How to Teach Baby to Drink from a Cup

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How and What to Feed a Sick Baby

13 min read
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When to Worry About Baby's Poop

7 min read
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Cow’s Milk for Babies & Toddlers

8 min read
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Smoothies for Toddlers

4 min read
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Allergy Symptoms in Babies

31 min read
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Tongue Thrust and Starting Solids

15 min read
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Newborn Feeding Reflexes

8 min read
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Why Messy Eating Is Good for Babies

10 min read
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Tips for Feeding Babies with Eczema

5 min read
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How to Safely Cut Food for Babies

18 min read
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Introducing Food Allergens to Baby

10 min read
Maya, 5 months, does tummy time in preparation for starting solids

Readiness to Start Solid Food

15 min read
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Baby Feeding While Traveling

12 min read

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