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Starting Solids Webinar

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Begin your baby’s food journey with confidence, safety, and joy. This 1-day Starting Solids Webinar helps parents understand when and how to introduce complementary foods, so mealtimes become a positive experience for the whole family.

From signs of readiness and first foods to textures, portion sizes, allergen introduction, iron-rich foods, gagging vs choking, and baby-led weaning vs spoon feeding, this webinar covers everything you need to start solids safely. It also includes sample Indian first-food ideas and a month-by-month feeding guide from 6 to 12 months, plus a live demonstration of safe food preparation for different ages.

Whether your baby is approaching 6 months or you have already started and feel unsure, this session will help you raise a happy, curious eater with healthy habits for life.

Topics Covered
• Why around 6 months is the recommended age to start solids.
• Signs your baby is ready for solid foods.
• Continuing breast milk or formula alongside solids.
• Spoon feeding, baby-led weaning, and a combined approach.
• Best first foods for Indian families: dals, khichdi, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
• Why iron-rich foods matter from the start.
• Moving from purees to mashed, lumpy, and finger foods.
• Month-by-month feeding guide from 6 to 12 months.
• How much to offer and understanding your baby’s hunger and fullness cues.
• Introducing common allergens safely: peanut, egg, dairy, and wheat.
• Gagging vs choking and how to reduce choking risk.
• Foods to avoid in the first year: honey, added salt, sugar, and whole nuts.
• Water and other drinks: when and how much.
• Safe food preparation, storage, and hygiene.
• Setting up a safe feeding space: high chair, posture, and supervision.
• Handling food refusal and picky eating.
• Constipation and tummy changes when starting solids.
• Responsive feeding and building a positive relationship with food.

Handouts
• Signs of readiness checklist.
• Month-by-month feeding guide, from 6 to 12 months.
• First foods list, with Indian food ideas and how to prepare them.
• Texture progression chart, from smooth purees to family foods.
• Iron-rich baby foods list.
• Allergen introduction plan and reaction tracker.
• Gagging vs choking safety sheet, with safe food sizes and shapes.
• Foods to avoid in the first year, a quick reference list.
• Sample daily feeding schedules at 6, 8, and 10 months.
• Simple baby recipes, with 20 easy first-food recipes.
• Food introduction log, to track new foods and reactions.
• Picky eating tips sheet.

  1. Who is this webinar for?
    – Parents and caregivers of babies aged 4 to 12 months, whether you are about to start solids or have already begun.
  2. When should I start solids?
    – Around 6 months is recommended for most babies, when they show signs of readiness. Please check with your paediatrician if your baby was born early or has health concerns.
  3. Should I choose purees or baby-led weaning?
    – Both can work well. We explain each approach, and how to combine them, so you can choose what suits your family.
  4. Will Indian foods be covered?
    – Yes. We share practical first foods and recipes using familiar ingredients like dals, rice, ragi, vegetables, and fruits.
  5. How do I introduce allergens safely?
    – We explain when and how to introduce common allergens, how to watch for reactions, and when to speak to your doctor first.
  6. I am scared my baby will choke. Will this help?
    – Yes. We explain the difference between gagging and choking, safe food shapes and sizes, and how to set up a safe feeding space. We also recommend learning infant first aid.
  7. Should I continue breastfeeding after starting solids?
    – Yes. Breast milk or formula remains the main source of nutrition in the first year, and solids are added gradually alongside it.
  8. Can I add salt, sugar, or honey to my baby's food?
    – Salt, sugar, and honey should be avoided in the first year. We share natural ways to add flavour.
  9. My baby refuses food. Will this be covered?
    – Yes. We cover common reasons for food refusal and practical, pressure-free ways to encourage eating.
  10. Can grandparents or caregivers attend?
    – Yes. Everyone who feeds your baby benefits from following the same safe practices.
  11. Will this webinar replace medical advice?
    – No. It is an educational session. For allergies, growth concerns, or medical conditions, please consult your paediatrician.

 

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