Introducing your child to solids
Introducing an infant to solid food marks an exciting milestone and my goal is to help simplify this process. I provide caregivers of infants aged 6-12 months with evidence based nutritional education and the resources needed to safely introduce their baby to solids and learn about allergy causing foods.
In a 90 minute workshop, I teach the skills required to confidently choose and cook the foods needed to support your baby’s growth and development and raise a competent eater.
Make the first bite the right bite
About me
My name is Maree and I am a university qualified dietitian. As a parent myself, I understand the challenges of introducing solids firsthand and know how daunting it can be sorting through the well-meaning but often conflicting advice from friends, family and social media.
I want to help you create a positive and nourishing start to your child’s food journey and make sure their first bite is the right bite.
Diploma of Science, Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Nutrition Science, University of Wollongong
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong
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What you’ll learn and why it matters
Adequate nutrition during the first 1000 days of life is crucial for healthy growth, brain development, and long-term disease prevention.
Improve your knowledge of infant nutrition, by learning what, when and how to introduce solids and allergen causing foods to your baby.
Learn to navigate the constant stream of nutritional and feeding advice from friends, relatives, and social media.
Be confident that you are providing your baby with the most nutritious foods to support their growth and development.
Save yourself time, money and anxiety by knowing what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and how to feed your baby so they become a competent and healthy eater.
How my service works
I provide a 90 minute workshop designed to provide information to assist decision-making when introducing solids, based on the best available evidence.
Topics covered include:
when to introduce solids
signs your baby is ready
suitable and unsuitable foods
food textures
how to prepare and introduce new foods
food allergy facts
The presentation is followed by a 30 minute cooking demonstration and information session, which will cover:
food safety and hygiene
texture modification
how to prepare some simple foods for baby
recommended products
gagging - vs- choking
the nutritional value of commercial baby foods
introducing a cup
homemade baby food and how to shop for ingredients
how to read a food label
division of responsibility
All participants get access to my e-book “Starting Solids” upon completion of the presentation.
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Access to my e-book
Access to my e-book “Starting Solids” is included in the cost of the workshop. You will receive an email with the password required to access the e-book 24 hours after attending the workshop.
The book contains information on how to shop, cook, and store baby food as well as tips for food safety and hygiene, a resource page, allergen tracker and lots of quick and easy recipes that can be pre-prepared.