Baby Boost

0-2 years

Eating In Pregnancy
The eating in pregnancy session is for pregnant mums and is one hour in length. The session is laid out as a workshop and led by a qualified Dietitian. The sessions will specifically cover what to eat during and after pregnancy

Children 0-6 months
The Baby Boost session is for parents/carers of babies aged 0-6 months and is 1 hour in length. The session is laid out as a workshop and led by a qualified dietitian. The session will specifically cover the latest breast feeding advice, pregnancy and post natal diet for mothers and advice for those bottle feeding.

Children 6-12 months
For parent/carers of infants between 6-12 months, advice will be given on weaning, menu planning, portion size, good nutrition and ideas on how to engage with your baby. There are 2 x 1 hour sessions run over two weeks. Similarly as the session for 0-6 months, there will be dietitian led discussion within a workshop type format.

Children 12-24 months
The final age group for Baby boost is 12-24 months where the focus of the session looks at good nutrition advice, regarding suitable family food sizes, healthy behaviour change and teaching about the eatwell plate for this age group. There are 2 x 1 hourly workshops, where the parent can take part in a discussion with the Dietitian and the child can play or sit with the parents.

“It gave me more confidence to try different foods with my baby and experiment with finger foods. I also feel a lot more confident to cook food for ingredients I can use”

Toddler Boost

Toddler Boost is specifically designed for 2-4 year olds and their families. There are a total of 6 x 1 hour sessions, on a weekly basis. On attending these sessions families will be provided with guidance on healthy eating, physical activity and behaviour management, as well as healthy habits.

“This course has helped my child to eat more fruit and learn to cut down on the biscuits. This course has also taught me how to be strong about fussy eating. Thank you very much”

“I’m happy because, my son learned to play with others. Our daily life has changed, we have started exercising. We have started to eat more fruit and vegetables. I pay attention to the content sugar, fat and salt in the products”.