These resources provide additional information on this topic:

• Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
• National Allergy Council – Nip allergies in the Bub
• Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network – Choking first aid
• raisingchildren.net.au – Healthy food for babies and toddlers: the 5 food groups
• raisingchildren.net.au – Children learning to feed themselves
• raisingchildren.net.au – Messy eating

Introducing solids webinar: why, when, what and how much

Solid food gives babies the nutrients they need to grow and develop. Chewing solids also helps your baby’s speech muscles develop. Eating solids is important for baby’s social development too, as they start to eat family foods and enjoy family meals.

There’s a lot to think about when your baby starts solids. We’re here to help. In this webinar, we’ll explain:

• how to tell when your baby is ready for solids
• what foods to start with and how much to offer
• how to make sure your baby gets the right balance of nutrients
• what foods to avoid
• how to introduce solids safely – how to avoid choking and what to do about allergies.

In the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions, share experiences, and hear other parents’ experiences and ideas.

If you have a baby around 6 months, this webinar is suitable for you. It’s also suitable if your baby is younger and you want to be ready when the time comes to introduce solids.

If you register for the webinar, we’ll send you a link to the recording, even if you can’t make it on the night.

Presented by: Katie Marks

Katie is a senior dietitian who has worked with children for over 15 years. She has experience across a range of paediatric dietetics and specialises in paediatric gastroenterology and liver transplant.

When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 8 pm AEDT or at these times in other states.

Duration: 40 minutes, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session.

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I’ve signed up: what happens next?

A few minutes after you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link that gives you access to the webinar. You’ll be able to access the webinar 30 minutes before the start time. We’ll also send you a reminder email the day before the webinar.

We’ll send you a link to the recording a few days after the webinar.

About this webinar

This webinar offers free, live advice from a trusted parenting expert. It offers support without the need for appointments or fees and is delivered in real time to the comfort of your home. It’s also a chance to hear from other parents facing challenges like yours.

Please note that this webinar provides general information. Presenter Katie Marks won’t be able to provide individual consultations on the night, but she will give you plenty of ideas for where to go for help if you need it.

This webinar was developed by the Parenting Research Centre in collaboration with Australian experts, brought to you by raisingchildren.net.au, and funded by the Victorian Government.

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