Introducing Solids Course
Is your little one ready to start solids?
The prospect of feeding your tiny human solids for the first time can be so exciting. What will their favourite food be? I can't wait to watch their adorable reactions to the different tastes and textures!
But equally, this milestone can also be confronting and full of uncertainty. Where do I start? What method of feeding should I use? How do I ensure my baby is safe? What about gagging and choking? How can I make sure my little one is nourished?Ā
When beginning the journey of starting solids, youāll quickly learn there is lots to think about, and LOTS of conflicting advice on what is the best ways to introduce your little one to foods, when to start and with what.Ā It can be overwhelming and confusing.
Tiny Hearts is here to change that.
This course will hold your hand through the solids journey. Our educators will provide evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions about feeding your little one their first foods.
Take away the fear around first foods and focus on creating special memories with your little love during this milestone.
Cut through the noise and uncertainty around starting solids. Instead, learn from the best educators in the dietician and safety space to set you and your baby up for solids success.
Ā If you have never taken a child-specific first aid course, we recommend enrolling in the Baby & Child First Aid & Introducing Solids courses together. This way, you can learn about starting solids while also being trained in first aid for situations that may arise when introducing solids, such as choking treatment, CPR, burns from hot food or cooking, and falls from highchairs. |
Who are my educators?
We've assembled two powerhouse expert educators to provide clear, helpful information so you can confidently introduce solids to your little one.
Amy Roylance is a paediatric dietician who has been working to help families feed their babies and children for almost 15 years. Amy will be offering insight into how to approach introducing solids with your baby and ensuring their foods are nutritionally rounded out for the best development of your little human.
As a former advanced life support paramedic and Mum to two, Nikki Jurcutz will educate you on how to prevent choking through creating a safe eating environment, information on ways to make food safe and how to approach introducing allergens.
What topics are covered?
This course provides aĀ non-biased and evidence-based deep dive into the feeding options availableĀ so you can make the best decision for yourself and your baby. The course includes the following topics:
Starting SolidsĀ
- When to startĀ
- Readiness signsĀ
- What do I need before starting
Safe EatingĀ
- How to set up a safe eating environmentĀ
Methods of introducing solidsĀ
- Figuring out the best option for you and baby
- Spoon feedingĀ
- Baby Led WeaningĀ
- Combination feedingĀ
Feeding your baby solidsĀ
- Where to start, with what and how much
- Signs baby is fullĀ
- Foods to avoid giving babyĀ
- What should baby be drinking?Ā
- When to introduce water?Ā
- How much food should they eat?Ā
- Preventing and dealing with constipationĀ
- How to increase the amount baby eats
- Tips to avoiding picky eatingĀ
Choking PreventionĀ
- How baby protects themselves from chokingĀ
- Choking preventionĀ
- High risk choking foodsĀ
- How to modify foods to make them safeĀ
- Safely preparing food to avoid sicknessĀ
- What is gagging - what it is and what it looks likeĀ
- What is choking, the types and signs and symptomsĀ
*Please note choking treatment is not covered in this course, you will find this in our first aid courseĀ
Introducing AllergensĀ
- The importance of introducing allergens to babyĀ
- The top 10 allergenic foodsĀ
- How to introduce allergenic foods safely
- How to record and track introduction of allergensĀ
- Types of allergies; mild to severeĀ
- Signs and symptomsĀ
*Ā Please note allergy treatment is not covered in this course, you will find this in our first aid courseĀ
Nikkiās solids tipsĀ
- Nikki shares what she wish she knew before starting solidsĀ
How long will I have access for?
Once purchased, you will be able to access the course straight away. We provide you with lifetime access to use with any future little ones or to refresh your memory!
What do I need to complete the course?
ā¢Ā A device such as a tablet, phone or TV connected to the internet
ā¢ A good internet connection
This course involves video content, and you will need to be able to play the audio through your device. For accessibility, closed captions are available on all video content within this course.
Note
It may take a few minutes for your access to come through after your purchase. If it is not in your inbox after several minutes, please get in touch by emailing hello@tinyhearts.co
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