Moving & Munching
This 2 week course is held on a Wednesday morning, and is aimed at babies from 4 months onwards. It will give you information on starting solids and how to care for your baby now they are mobile.
MOVING
SPARC will discuss:
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Baby safety now your child is mobile
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Physical development – fine and gross motor skills and how you can assist
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Intellectual development and how to stimulate your baby
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Language development
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How babies learn through play and age appropriate toys
MUNCHING
Susan Dargue, Infant Feeding Advisor from Watties, will discuss introducing solids and establishing good nutrition.
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Why you should delay introducing solids till baby is 6 months old
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Foods to start with
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How to feed, best times, how often
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Balancing solid and milk feeds
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Age for offering different foods
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Nutrition – drinks, snacks and treats
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Food for teething and dental care
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The child who won’t eat
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Iron rich foods
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Food allergies
Parents Centre Members - $15
Non Members - $25
Enrol and receive FREE a copy of Alison and Simon Holst's excellent cookbook "Baby Food and Beyond" (RRP $14.95). Enquiries to Sharon on 03 6880209 regarding dates for future courses.
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