Nutrition Talks for Young Families:

Term 3, 2016

Free Sessions. Gold coin donation appreciated

When & how to start baby on solids

DateTime

Tuesday 12 July 10am-11.30am

Tuesday 26 July 10am-11.30am

Tuesday 16 August 10am-11.30am

Tuesday 13 September 10am-11.30am

Managing Fussy Eating & Teaching your toddler

(1-5 year olds) to eat and play well

DateTime

Tuesday 19 July10am-11:30am

Tuesday 30 August10am-11:30am

Nutrition & exercise for mums after pregnancy

DateTime

Tuesday 23 August10am-11:30am

Venue: Olympic Village Child & Family Centre

1 Morobe Street, (Cnr Morobe & Oriel Rd) Heidelberg West Note: Limited on-site parking available so plan to arrive (5-10 mins) early.

Presented by Banyule Community Health Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APDs) Nathalie Cook and Kelly Burchfield with a Physiotherapist and an Allied Health Assistant.

To book into sessions:


Eat Well Play Well

What we talk about in the sessions

When & how to start baby on solids

Best age to start solids to reduce food allergy risk.

Food textures, finger food and transition to family food.

Preventing choking. Easy, healthy family meal ideas.

Making and storing baby food. Using bottles and cups.

Which milks and drinks are best for babies and children.

Other topics discussed: organic vs conventionally grow food, vegetarian diets for mums and babies, baby lead weaning.

Teaching your toddler (1-5 year old) to eat and play well

How much and what foods children need to grow.

Managing fussy eating. Eating together to teach healthy eating habits.

Division of responsibility at mealtimes: ‘Parents provide, children decide’.

Easy & nutritious breakfast and snack ideas.

Healthy & tasty lunchboxes. What to include and what to leave out.

“Everyday” and “sometimes” foods and best drinks for children.

Ideas for being active with your children.

Children’s speech development.

Nutrition & exercise for mums after pregnancy

How much and what foods mums need while breastfeeding.

Returning to your pre-pregnancy weight while eating well for health.

Limiting alcohol and caffeine while breastfeeding.

Meal planning and shopping tips for healthy family meals.

Developing healthy family eating habits.

Exercise after pregnancy for a strong back and pelvic floor.

Participant questions are welcome at sessions and handouts are provided. Children are welcome to attend with parents.