The Nest: At-Home Allergen Introduction & Nutrition Support

Introducing allergens to your baby can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Allergen Introduction & Infant Nutrition Home Support Service is here to guide you through it, with the expert help of Renee, a Registered Nurse and qualified Nutritionist, with over 25 years of experience working with babies, children, and a decade working in the childhood allergy space.

Renee is passionate about helping families navigate the complexities of allergen introduction in a way that feels safe and easy. She’s worked with babies and their families for years, even leading research on peanut allergies at a major children’s hospital, so you can trust her guidance every step of the way.

This service offers hands-on help in the comfort of your own home, with a focus on reducing anxiety and building your confidence around food prep, nutrition, and allergen introduction. And if you need a break, we also offer optional nanny-style care so you can relax while Renee works with your little one.

Service Offering Includes:

• Allergen Introduction Support:

  • We’ll walk you through how to safely introduce common allergens (like peanut, egg, dairy, soy, wheat) to your baby.

  • Renee will be there to guide you through the process and answer any questions.

  • You’ll also learn how to spot any potential reactions, so you always feel in control.

• Nutrition Education:

  • You’ll get expert advice on feeding your baby, based on their age and development.

  • We’ll help you with meal routines and portion sizes, so you feel confident in what you’re feeding.

  • Renee will provide tips on transitioning from purées to solids.

• Home-Based Food Prep:

  • We’ll help you prepare allergenic foods for your baby, with simple, easy-to-follow steps.

  • We’ll also work together on meal planning, so feeding your baby is as convenient as possible.

  • You’ll learn how to store and label food safely for later use.

• Meal Stock-Up Support (Optional):

  • If you want, we can help prepare and freeze multiple meals for your baby to make feeding even easier.

  • You’ll get a custom shopping list for easy grocery shopping and meal prep.

• Optional Nanny-Style Care:

  • If you need a break or want to observe from a distance, Renee can offer light caregiving or supervision during or after feeding.

  • This gives you some time to rest, while Renee takes care of your little one.

• All options come with free resources:
  • Introducing Common Allergy Foods Guide
  • Choking First Aid Guide
  • Mini Recipe Guide For Common Allergy Foods
  • Is my Baby Ready For Solids Guide
  • Discount codes for The Nest Online Baby First Aid Resources

About Renee:

Renee Mitrani, BHSc, AdvDipNutMed, RN, CNS (Allergy)
Renee is an experienced Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 8 years of dedicated practice in allergy care and 24 years in paediatric nursing overall. Her career spans paediatrics, holistic nutrition, and family-focused care, including time spent as a professional nanny. With a Bachelor of Health Science (AUT) and an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine (ACNT), Renee brings a truly integrative approach to healthcare—merging evidence-based medical knowledge with natural, nutritional support.

After years of nursing internationally, Renee settled in Sydney to follow her passion for combining conventional and complementary health practices. In her current role, she supports patients of all ages in navigating allergy diagnosis, management, and long-term lifestyle strategies. She is especially passionate about paediatric allergy, gut health, and empowering families with the tools and education to thrive.

Renee’s philosophy centres around treating the whole person—mind, body, and environment. She believes in the power of good food, mindful living, and practical changes that support the body’s natural processes. At home, she’s the unofficial health coach of her household, gently guiding (and occasionally bossing) her family toward a well balanced, nourishing lifestyle.
Renee is also a mum of two, so she has been where you are.

Pricing:

• 2-Hour Session (Core Service):

  • $297

  • Includes allergen introduction, nutritional & allergy (feeding & management) coaching, and basic food prep.

• Extended 4-Hour Session (Includes Batch Cooking & Optional Nanny Service):

  • $597 

  • Includes everything from the 2-hour session, plus batch cooking and a nanny-style caregiving option.

• Add-Ons:

  • Extra Meal Prep (for freezing +1 hour): +$70

  • Light Nannying (+ 1 hour): +$50

Package Options:

For families who want ongoing support or multiple visits, we offer these easy, affordable packages:

• Intro to Allergens – Starter Pack (3 Visits/2 hour session):

  • $797

  • Includes allergen introduction and food prep across three visits.

• Nutrition & Prep Combo Pack (5 Visits, Includes Batch Cooking):

  • $1,207 (2 hr sessions) or $2770 (4 hr sessions)

  • A complete package for families who need ongoing support and meal prep assistance

Why Choose This Service?

• Expert Advice You Can Trust: You’ll be guided by Renee, an expert in feeding babies and managing food allergies. She’s worked with thousands of families and knows exactly what works. This service is also backed and supported by The Nest, with Heidi at the helm. Paediatric Nurse and Allergy Nurse of 25+ years.

• Stress-Free and Convenient: No need to worry about clinic visits or navigating allergen introduction on your own. We come to your home and support you every step of the way.

• Ongoing Support: Whether you need a one-time session or ongoing visits, we’re here to support you for as long as you need.

Book Your Session:

Ready to get started? Book your at-home allergen introduction session today, and take the stress out of feeding your baby. You can book the 2 hour session straight away here on our website, for any of the other services mentioned, please email us at Help@thenestcpr.com and we will invoice you and book in.

Contact Us:
If you have any questions or want to discuss the best package for your family, just reach out. We’re here to help make the weaning process and allergen introduction process smooth, safe, and stress-free.