Weaning Workshop (Introduction to solids)

Dates -2nd.3rd and 4th June - 6 pm onwards, one hour each day

Who should attend - Parents whose babies are around 5 months old

Starting solids often feels confusing, overwhelming, and honestly… stressful.

One day you hear “start early”, the next day “wait till 6 months”.

Some say “make them finish the bowl”, others say “follow baby’s cues”.

And in between all this noise, most parents end up worrying:

“Is my baby eating enough?”

Here’s what actually matters 👇

How you feed matters more than how much you feed.

Force feeding, distractions, or pressure during mealtimes can:

• Reduce your baby’s natural hunger awareness

• Create negative food associations

• Increase picky eating in the long run

📊 Research shows that 25–40% of infants and toddlers experience feeding difficulties — and parental pressure is one of the biggest contributing factors.

That’s why globally, responsive feeding (following your baby’s cues) is recommended by leading pediatric and nutrition bodies.

Why This Workshop Matters

📊 WHO recommends starting solids at 6 months — yet confusion around when, what, and how to start is one of the most common concerns among parents.

This workshop will help you simplify solids and build a stress-free, confident feeding journey.

What You’ll Learn

Weaning & Starting Solids

• When & how to start solids

• What foods actually matter

• Avoiding force feeding

• Building healthy eating habits

Topics Covered

✅ Readiness for weaning

✅ Types of weaning

(Baby-led vs Traditional — with pros & cons)

✅ Iron deficiency in babies & how to manage it

✅ Encouraging self-feeding

✅ Promoting independence during meals

✅ Gagging vs choking

(+ what to do in emergencies)

✅ Identifying & introducing allergens safely

✅ Cost-effective feeding gear guide

✅ Do’s & Don’ts of Baby-Led Weaning

✅ Nutritional requirements as your baby grows

✅ Vegetarian, vegan & non-vegetarian options

✅ Balancing breastmilk/formula with solids

✅ Transitioning to family foods

What You’ll Get

📌 Workshop recordings

📌 Iron-rich food guide for babies

📌 Complete workshop PPT

📌 Calcium-rich alternatives (for lactose intolerance)

📌 Toddler protein guide

📌 Foods to avoid in the first year (with research links)

📌 Parental weaning guidebook

Workshop Details

🗓 Duration: 3 Days

💰Fee: ₹1000

📩 Joining link will be shared via email & WhatsApp one day before the session.

Ping on WhatsApp on +91 9500398636 (Mano Sumitra - Lactation Intern to Parul Mudit Mishra)

Thanks and Regards

Parul Mudit Mishra

Lactation Counselor (ALPI)

Weaning expert - London School of Childcare Studies

Childbirth Educator

Infertility and Pregnancy Wellness Coach