Firstbite Dental

About

The introduction of solids is a crucial time in your baby's life as you begin to establish the eating habits that will last your child a life time.

Want to learn the basics of preparing ,cooking and storing food for your baby and toddlers?

Good nutrition is very important for children's health both now and in the future. Eating habits learnt during childhood tend to continue to adulthood. It is important your child develops a healthy relationship with food from an early age.

At Firstbites, we are passionate about infant nutrition and empowering other parents to give their children the best start in life.

We run practical classes to teach you the basics of preparing and cooking wholesome food for your baby and toddlers during each of the key developmental stages as they make the transition to solid foods from six months of age, through to eating a range of healthy family foods by twelve months and beyond.

Trying new foods leads to adventurous eating habits and your child will be more confident making food choices.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM US

Our aim is to show you simple techniques and skills you can use in the kitchen to provide wholesome homemade meals for your children.

Incorporating the latest recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia, our program will provide you with:

•Food textures and the order in which you should introduce new food textures to your child

•Helpful ways to make the transition from smooth solids to lumpy solids

•How to help your child with chewing

•Healthy snack ideas

*Cooking demonstrations and simple recipe ideas

•Helpful ways to have fun with food

•Tips on food storage and safety in the home

•Tips on fussy eating

•Nutritional information /food groups /superfoods

Most importantly after undertaking our program you will feel confident in the knowledge that you can give your child the best start to life by preparing simple, fresh healthy meals that they will love.