East and Bays Parents Centre Baby & You Postnatal – Moving & Munching

The Moving & Munching course is made up of two fun and informative sessions for parents of children aged (or soon to be aged) between 4 and 6 months. Babies are also most welcome to attend!

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Moving & Munching Programme

This course is held on Thursdays from 9.30am - 11.30am at the St Chads Church and Community Centre

The Moving & Munching course is made up of two fun and informative sessions for parents of children aged (or soon to be aged) between 4 and 6 months. Babies are also most welcome to attend!

In this course: 

Moving

​What will be covered:

• On the move  - how to support and encourage active movement
• Rolling
• Advice on sitting
• Reflexes
• Vestibular Development
• Music and Movement
• How you can help your baby learn through play and exploration

Munching

What will be covered:

• Why introduce solids around 6 months but not before 4 months
• Which signs indicate baby may be ready for solids
• Which foods can be introduced first
• What are the developmental stages of feeding
• How to ‘balance’ baby’s milk with solids
• Which textures are appropriate and when to introduce new textures
• How, and what stage to offer new foods
• What are the best times to feed and how much food does baby need
• Food hygiene: cooking, storing and reheating food
• Which equipment to use e.g. highchair, bibs, spoons, bowls etc
• Ideas for snacks and meals at different stages