Eat Well Play Well video series - Banyule Community Health

If you are unable to attend one of our Eat Well Play Well sessions the following series of videos will provide some key information and tips on introducing solids to your baby and promoting positive mealtime experiences.

The full Eat Well Play Well video series

Is your baby ready to start solids? Information on what signs to look for to decide if you baby is ready to start solids. What you will need to get started.

Stage 1 Smooth Pureed Foods The first few weeks of introducing solids foods and water. Ways to prepare foods, what foods to offer and when.

Stage 2 Soft lumps and mushy foods Tips on increasing the texture, variety and temperature of foods offered. How to offer foods from across the five food groups.

Stage 3 Finger foods Starting to use finger foods to encourage your child to explore self-feeding. Tips on offering modified versions of family meals.

Setting up a positive space for meals Creating a positive and enjoyable meal time space for your child.

Tips to support your toddler to eat well Toddlers are often described as being fussy at mealtimes. In this video we explore tips and strategies to encourage toddlers to explore and try different foods.

For further information on infant and toddler nutrition: For more information on feeding infants and toddler please see the following:

Raising Children
This website has a range of information on introducing solids and toddler nutrition.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/breastfeeding-bottle-feeding-solids
https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/nutrition-fitness

Ellen Satter Institute
A range of information on which support families to have positive mealtime experiences.
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/

Royal Children’s Hospital guide to foods – Baby’s first year
https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/nutrition/guide-to-foods-babys-first-year.pdf

How to Make Every Bite Count-A Guide to Nutritious Meals for Babies and Toddlers
https://www.mlahealthymeals.com.au/globalassets/mla-healthy-meals/documents/brochures/final_updated_how_to_make_every_bite_count_brochure_1_july_2013.pdf

Eat For Health: Infant Feeding Guidelines
Summary of National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Infant feeding Guidelines
https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/the_guidelines/n56b_infant_feeding_summary_130808.pdf

Acknowledgement: Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website (www.health.gov.au) for more information.

Disclaimer: Although funding for these Allied Health services has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.