Introduction to Solids Workshop
Navigate your baby's transition to solid foods with clarity and confidence.
To book this workshop, request a callback and we will arrange a time that works for you.
Prepare with confidence
Introducing solids is an exciting milestone, and it can feel overwhelming with so much conflicting information out there. This evidence-based virtual workshop gives you the knowledge and tools to feel confident guiding your baby through this stage.
What's included
A comprehensive workshop designed to support parents as they introduce solid foods, with professional guidance and plenty of room for your questions. You'll leave informed and empowered, with a plan that fits your baby and your family.
Topics covered include:
- Signs of readiness & when to startReadiness is about signs, not just age.
- Purées, baby-led weaning, or bothThe pros and cons of each approach.
- Safe textures, portions & progressionFrom first tastes to full meals.
- Choking vs. gaggingHow to tell the difference and respond.
- Building a balanced, varied dietNutrition and variety made simple.
How it works
Preparing for solids
Recognize readiness signs and set up a supportive mealtime.
Approaching first foods
Feeding methods, safe prep, and allergen introduction.
Building confidence with practice
Developmental cues for texture progression.
Reference materials
Practical handouts to reference at home.
This workshop is offered exclusively as a virtual session, so families anywhere can join from the comfort of home. It is ideal for parents of babies around 4 to 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still wondering about something? Reach out any time.
It's designed for parents of babies around 4–6 months, the window when many babies begin showing signs of readiness for solid foods. You'll learn how to spot true readiness, choose safe first foods and textures, and tell the difference between gagging and choking, so mealtimes start calm and confident.
Both. The workshop walks through purées, baby-led weaning, and combination approaches, with the pros and cons of each, so you can choose what fits your baby and your family. You'll leave with practical handouts covering readiness signs, textures, portions, and allergen introduction.
Absolutely, and I encourage it. Feeding is a family effort. When your partner, spouse, or another support person joins, they learn practical ways to help, understand normal newborn behaviour, and feel more confident supporting you. A strong support network is one of the biggest predictors of feeding success.
That's completely normal, start with the contact form and tell me a little about where you are and what you're hoping for. I'll help you choose the service that fits your situation, whether that's a prenatal class, a full IBCLC consultation, a flange fitting, or ongoing support.
Ready when you are
Request an appointment and we'll build a calm, practical plan together.