Starting Solids parent workshop

Description

Get ready to pack your bags for the food journey!

This workshop is ideal for parents with babies under 1 year of age.

Workshop content summary: No-nonsense, clear and evidence-based information on how to introduce solid foods to baby, progression through textures, normal child eating behaviours, managing picky eating (the basics) and the foundation principles to help your child build a healthy relationship with food for life!
Includes: Workshop + Q&A time with an Accredited Practicing Dietitian + parent info pack.
When? Wednesday 2nd September 2015 from 9:30am-11:30am
Venue? Embrace Life, 4-8 Burke Crescent, North Lakes
Cost? $66 per person

What does the workshop include? Includes Workshop delivered by a paediatric dietitian + Q&A time + parent info pack + a yummy morning tea. Feeding methods discussed will be suitable for children from 4-12 months

Topics covered will include:

* Feeding methods discussed will be suitable for children from 4-12 months.
* Signs baby is ready for solids
* When, what and how of starting solids
* Getting texture right
* Iron - a key nutrient of importance
* How much is “enough" food
* Introducing solids to children at risk of food allergy
* Normal child eating behaviour and tips for getting kids to eat a variety
* Parent and children's jobs in feeding
* Food refusal - When the honeymoon is over
* Balancing milk and solid food
* Using food pouches & commercial baby food

Yummy morning tea served. Please advise if you have any special dietary needs.
Fun, non-judgmental and supportive group setting.

Reviews from previous participants:
This workshop was a wonderful introduction to beginning solids. I have walked away feeling confident to begin the food journey for my child and now have lots of practical tips to make the first steps as smooth as possible.
Laura, Feb 2015

I had already started introducing solids to my six month old daughter before going to see Deb and had been doing a mixture of purées and baby led weaning. Deb's info helped me feel confident in what I was already doing but gave me SO many more idea and tips for what I could do! My daughters food experiences will be exciting for both of us from now on!
Sally, Feb 2015

Babies are welcome: Babies under 1 year can be accommodated in the workshop with parents attending. Unfortunately older children cannot be accommodated in this workshop. If you are bringing your baby, we ask you to be mindful of other participants if your baby becomes very unsettled.

About your presenter: Deb Blakley, Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist, B App Sc, GrDip Nut&Diet. Deb has been an Accredited Practicing Dietitian since 1997.

Deb from Kids Dig Food is renowned for her common-sense and family-focussed approach to food and eating. You will walk away from this workshop with ALL the knowledge you need to introduce solid foods to your baby with confidence.
Contact details: Email Deb at contact@kidsdigfood.com.au if you require more information