Weaning Workshops

Developed for new parents / second time parents and caregivers, we carefully curate two our workshops to provide all the necessary information you need to:

1. get you started off on the right foot and all you need to know to wean your baby

2. equip you with easy to implement strategies if you are currently struggling with your weaning journey.

We run group sessions for up to 10 parents at a time, in various community venues across Nottinghamshire, babies welcome! Face-to-face session numbers are dependent on room size and Covid restrictions. Included with all of our sessions is ongoing support for you and your baby, plus take-home materials to keep you confident during your weaning journey.

Book a weaning workshop to:

✨ Start your weaning journey with confidence

✨ Learn how to easily be the best chef for your baby

✨ Introduce your baby to the world of flavour with herbs and spices (includes samples

✨Awaken your baby’s five senses

✨ Learn weaning specific flavour and texture strategies

MAMA AND BABY WEANING WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE

We are so pleased to be teaming up with Buttermilk Coffee House, joining their 'Mum & Mini group' to provide this 2 hour weaning and post-natal nutrition workshop.

We will cover:

When is the right time to start weaning?
Essential weaning equipment
Fundamentals of baby nutrition
Gagging vs Choking
Baby-led vs traditional purees
Introducing allergens and foods to avoid
Scheduling meals and milk feeds
Meal prep, food safety and storage
Progressing with new flavours and textures
Snack and meal inspiration
Moving onto family meals
Post-natal nutrition and recovery recipes
Q & A session

TICKET ONLY EVENT

INCLUDES:

Hot drink + cake on arrival AND a bespoke mama and baby graze box
Opportunity to mingle and meet other parents
Weaning information pack + goodie bag containing
- The Flavour Academy Cookbook (over 200+ family recipes)
- Nutritional information
- Weaning handouts
- Checklists
- Menu ideas
- Guidance and advice
15-minute bespoke weaning consultation tailored to you and your baby
Baby food tasting samples, recipe inspo and cooking demo

There will be chance at the start of the session to grab a hot drink and chat to other parents. We will set up a play area for your baby to help keep them entertained during this relaxed and informal session.

Come join us as we, LEARN, BOND, EAT AND HAVE FUN with your little ones in a beautiful, baby-friendly setting.

We look forward to seeing you there on Wednesday 27th September at 9:30am!

Private 1:1 and Group Weaning Workshops

We also offer private workshops for individuals or groups of parents or mum friends from the comfort of your own home which offer a more relaxed and informal environment for you and your baby. Our weaning expert will travel to your home or venue, bringing everything required to help you understand weaning confidently. Perfect for nervous mums and babies.

Minimum group size is 3 for face-to-face bookings. Price per person is reduced for groups of six or more adults.
£30/per person or £55/per couple

We can accommodate evening and weekend sessions; as well as add graze boxes to the workshop, please contact us if you have specific requirements.

‘Winning with Weaning’ Power Hour
Service Information
1 hr
75 British pounds

1. INTRODUCTION TO WEANING

This workshop will cover:

- Understanding the fundamentals of weaning - which foods to introduce first, giving your baby space to accept foods,

- Baby nutrition

- Is your baby ready to wean?

- Approaches to weaning

- Milk feeds, schedules and managing changes in feeding routines

- Meal prep and planning

- Feeding your baby safely

- Allergens and foods to avoid

- Myth busting

- Q & A and so much more

2. FEEDING FUSSY EATERS

This workshop will cover:

- Preventing and managing mealtime battles and meltdowns

- Responding to common mealtime behaviours such as food refusal / food rejection and refusing to eat at the table

- Helping your child to learn how to ‘eat the rainbow’ and be exposed to a greater variety of food

- Easy to implement strategies to get your baby to consciously love ingredients

- Structure mealtimes for success and to be stress-free

- Remove the worry and enjoy meals with the whole family

Workshops include:

- Single workshop (1.5 hours) or 2 part workshop (2 x 1.5 hours) facilitated by an experienced Weaning Specialist, Nutritionist and Sensory Scientist.

- Your questions answered and concerns addressed

- A workshop handbook that will help you with mealtime success

*PLEASE NOTE - If you unable to get childcare on the day of the workshop - babies are welcome*