Our Story

As a registered dietitian working with families navigating selective eating, Brittyn saw the same pattern over and over: even when kids were making progress with food, there were still real gaps in their nutrition. Parents wanted a way to support those gaps, but nothing felt like it truly fit into their child’s day-to-day routine.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN FOUNDED

The story behind Best Part

I’m Brittyn, a registered dietitian who has spent over a decade working with families navigating selective eating.

But this didn’t start with my work—it started with my brother, Barrett.

Growing up, I saw how challenging eating could be for him. He had strong sensory sensitivities and a very limited number of foods he would accept, which made daily nutrition feel complicated, unpredictable, and stressful for our family.

That experience shaped how I think about food, nutrition, and what families are really navigating day to day.

It’s what led me to become a dietitian and spend my career supporting families going through similar experiences.

Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of families, and I kept seeing the same pattern: even when kids were making progress with food, there were still gaps that felt hard to close, and supporting those gaps in a way that actually fit into daily life wasn’t simple.

Best Part was created from that experience.

Not as a perfect solution, but as a more practical one, something designed with real routines, sensory preferences, and parent-child trust in mind.

Something that supports families where they are, not where they’re “supposed” to be.

BUILT ON YEARS OF SUPPORTING SENSORY-SENSITIVE FAMILIES

Why Harkla is part of Best Part

Best Part was created by the same team behind Harkla, with Brittyn as co-founder and dietitian lead.

Harkla has been supporting children with sensory needs through products, education, and hands-on support for families since 2016. That experience shaped how we think about what families actually need day to day—not just what a product is, but whether it truly works in real life.

When Casey and Brittyn connected, it was clear they had been hearing the same thing from families for years. Brittyn brought deep nutrition expertise, working directly with selective eaters, and Harkla brought experience building trusted products for those same families.

Best Part came from bringing those strengths together to create something more thoughtful, practical, and supportive for families.

We're here to support you, so you can support them

Nutrition shouldn't add more pressure to your day

Parenting is already hard enough. We exist to help families support their children’s nutrition without fear, pressure, or shame - so they can focus on the moments that matter most; the hugs, the giggles, the hand holding, the bedtime stories - the best parts.

The team behind Best Part

Best Part is built by a small team that works closely with families every day - listening, learning, and improving how we support real routines.

From product development to customer support, everything we do is shaped by the goal of making daily nutrition feel simpler, not harder.

Casey

Casey Ames is the founder of Harkla and co-founder of Best Part. He has spent the past 10 years building products and resources for families navigating sensory needs. Through that work, he has listened to thousands of parents and focused on creating products that are not only high-quality but also usable in real life. Harkla has allowed Casey to combine his entrepreneurial drive with a long-term commitment to supporting families in a practical, trustworthy way.
Favorite Food: Baby back ribs
Brittyn

Brittyn is a registered dietitian and co-founder of Best Part. She has spent over a decade supporting families as they navigate selective eating and sensory challenges. Her work is deeply personal, shaped by her experience growing up with her brother Barrett and the realities her family faced around food and nutrition. Through working with thousands of families, she has developed a practical, sensory-aware approach focused on helping parents support their child’s nutrition in a way that fits real life.

Favorite Food: "The Date Night Burger" from Southern Sun in Boulder, CO
Francois

Francois is our Director of Operations, helping bring Best Part products to life. He helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes - from products and inventory to the details that help ideas turn into real solutions for families. He enjoys problem solving, building systems, and supporting families in practical and meaningful ways.
Favorite food: Pasta bolognese
Claire

Claire brings her passion for photography and videography to support Best Part's mission of empowering families and helping children thrive. As Best Part's creative product photographer and videographer, she enjoys helping bring Best Part's products and resources to life through her camera.

Favorite food: Dad's steak and scallops with grilled asparagus and a baked potato
Amelia

As Lead Graphic Designer and Brand Manager, Amelia ensures everything you see and interact with feels cohesive, authentic, and unmistakably Best Part. Passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive experience for families, she believes thoughtful design can make a meaningful difference for all families.

Favorite food: Fettuccine alfredo with blackened chicken
Shoaib

Shoaib brings both heart and discipline to Best Part's growth team. At Best Part, he focuses on marketplace growth with one simple goal: helping more families find products that truly support their children. He believes the best results come from listening to parents and improving little by little.

Favorite food: Biryani and Shami Kebab
Ameran

Ameran brings her experience in storytelling and strategy to Best Part's incredible community online. With a degree in Writing and a background in organic media management and content creation, Ameran loves supporting meaningful connection on the internet. She believes everyone deserves to feel seen, included, and encouraged online.

Favorite food: Loaded mashed potatoes
Luana

Luana supports daily operations and helping keep processes organized and running smoothly. With a background in international corporate law, governance, contracts, and compliance, Luana helps support Best Part's mission behind the scenes. After years working in fast-paced international legal environments, Luana is thrilled to support a mission focused company on helping families in meaningful ways.

Favorite food: Homemade french fries
Nicole

Nicole leads Customer Experience at Best Part, where she’s dedicated to making every family feel supported and heard. With a background working alongside children with diverse needs, and as a mom of five, Nicole brings deep empathy to every interaction. She’s passionate about helping families navigate selective eating and feel confident in supporting their child’s nutrition.

Favorite food: Bibimbap with extra gochujang

Questions and answers

What is Best Part?

Best Part is a sensory-friendly daily multivitamin designed for kids with selective eating and sensory sensitivities.
It was created because most kids’ vitamins tend to fall into one of two extremes: they either taste good but don’t provide much meaningful nutritional support, or they’re packed with nutrients but hard for kids to take consistently.
Best Part was created to sit in between—with thoughtful, well-absorbed nutrients, a gentle approach, and a format designed to fit into real-life routines.
Why was Best Part created?

Best Part was created to support families navigating selective eating without adding more pressure to an already full plate.
Over time, it became clear that many parents were looking for the same thing: something that could help support their child’s nutrition, but in a way that felt realistic, approachable, and usable day after day.
Best Part was built to offer a more practical middle ground—meaningful nutritional support, with a sensory-friendly approach and thoughtful formulation designed for real life.
How does Harkla fit into Best Part?

Best Part was created by the same team behind Harkla, with Brittyn joining as co-founder and dietitian lead.
For over a decade, Harkla has supported families navigating sensory needs through high-quality products, educational resources, and exceptional customer support. That experience shaped how we think about what families actually need day to day—and what it takes to create products that are not just well made, but truly usable in real routines.
Best Part was built from that same foundation, with a specific focus on supporting nutrition for selective eaters.
Who is Best Part for?

Best Part was designed for children with selective eating and sensory sensitivities, including many neurodivergent kids—but the formula is gentle, balanced, and intended to support any child who may benefit from added nutritional support.
The goal was to create something that works for real families: supportive, approachable, and realistic for everyday use.
Because when a child’s diet is limited, nutrition support needs to do more than look good on paper—it has to fit into real life.