Introduction to Baby-Led Weaning

Name: Introduction to Baby-Led Weaning
Start: 2024-10-12T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-12T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Rooted Web

Schedule

Sat Oct 12 2024 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Rooted Web | Cape Girardeau, MO

Welcome to the table, baby! The Introduction to Baby-Led Weaning course will share the basics behind the Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) philosophy and help you decide if it is right for your family. This is the first of two classes that build upon each other and STRONGLY recommended that caregivers attend both classes for the most thorough education.
This class is taught by Ellen Gipson, registered dietitian and author of The BLW Baby Food Cookbook and Whole Food Baby Food, both available on Amazon and Target.
What is Baby-Led Weaning?
A method of introducing solid food when baby shows interested and is developmentally ready to join in at the family table.
This Intro to BLW is the 1st of two classes and ideal to attend between 3-6 months old, but absolutely welcome to jump in at any age. It's never too late to begin! The ultimate goal of these courses is to foster healthy eating habits from square one and allow babies to eat and enjoy whole foods.
Don't live local? DM to schedule a private online session!
This course is open to everyone: expecting parents, new parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts/uncles, caregivers, child-care providers or medical professionals who want learn how to complement an infant's current diet of breastmilk or formula to include real, whole, nutritious and delicious food (when developmentally ready).
This course combines concepts of the Baby Led Weaning method with sound nutrition information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and encourages self-feeding of the infant and patience and support from the family. Taught by a registered dietitian and BLW mother of 2, this class provides families with the resources to successfully support self-feeding.
Educational materials supplied; just bring note-taking materials.
At the Introduction to Baby-Led Weaning, you will learn:
What is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)?
What are the benefits of BLW?
How do I know when my baby is ready start solids?
How do I start BLW?
What foods can my baby safely eat?
How to understand the unique nutritional needs of your baby
Your role as a parent in helping a child learn to eat
Education provided in a relaxed atmosphere where you:
Feel comfortable asking questions
Can share experiences with other new parents
Discover a variety of tools to help you get started
Leave with confidence to begin BLW
FAQs:
What should I bring to class?
A notebook and pen for taking notes.
What if I cannot attend the pre-registered date?
If you cannot attend the selected date, you may transfer your registration fee to attend a class at a later date. Classes are held once a month. Refunds are available up to seven days prior to the event.
What is Baby Led Weaning and this feeding concept?
Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is a very old, but newly re-surfaced method of feeding infants. In the 21st century, eating pureed baby food has been the normal progression of an infant's diet following breastmilk or formula. The BLW method allows babies to control their solid food consumption by "self-feeding" from the very beginning of their experiences with food. This class will be a mixture of Baby Led Weaning strategies along with sound nutrition information provided by a registered dietitian to help parents strategize the best method of feeding for happy meals with their family.
Who can attend this workshop?
Registration fees includes infant up to two adults.
Are feeding/eating supplies used in the workshop available for purchase?
Yes, items discussed in the class may be purchased from Square One Wellness, LLC on site after attending the class. Cash or check only.
I cannot attend this workshop date? Will there be more?
Yes! We offer both workshops monthly on a Saturday morning, as well as book private and small-group in-home sessions!
Please message or email us at [email protected] for additional information on private classes.