Starting Solids Class: Baby-Led Weaning & Purees in Hoboken

Are you a new parent in Hoboken, Jersey City, or Weehawken (Hudson County) feeling overwhelmed about introducing solids? Join our recurring monthly Starting Solids Class at the beautiful Bunny Hive in Hoboken! This is the essential workshop for parents of babies aged 3-12 months to feel prepared, safe, and excited for this next milestone.

Join us for our Starting Solids workshop every month at The Bunny Hive! ♡

AVAILABLE SIGN-UP DATES: 10/27, 11/17, 12/8, 1/26

Led by Jessica Aleman, MSEd, CCC-SLP, this comprehensive workshop covers everything you need to know about first foods, including:

• When to Start: Recognizable signs of readiness..
• The Methods: A practical look at both Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and Purees/Spoon-Feeding (and how to combine them!).
• Food Safety: How to help prevent choking (this is a major parent fear!) and safe food preparation.
• Allergen Introduction: A step-by-step guide to safely introducing the top 9 allergens (e.g., peanuts, eggs, dairy).
• Nutrition: What nutrients your baby needs and the best first foods to offer.
• Gear: My expert recommendations on must-have feeding tools (high chairs, utensils, cups etc.).

• Parents of babies 3–12 months (The information is most beneficial when taken before starting).
• Babies 6–12 months are welcome to attend and participate in provided baby floor seats.See participation requirements below.

Your class will be led by Jessica, a local resident and certified speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist. Jessica is passionate about making mealtimes fun and stress-free and has helped hundreds of families successfully navigate their feeding journey.

Info: We'll start with brief introductions and set our intentions for a positive feeding experience. We'll discuss common parent concerns, from infant nutrition to fears about gagging and choking.

Info: Learn exactly what to look for between 4-6 months to know if your baby is ready for their first foods. We'll cover the essential physical milestones beyond just age, ensuring a safe and successful start to your starting solids journey.

Info: Discover how to support your baby's oral motor development. We will explore the progression from purees to textured foods, how to encourage effective chewing skills, and how to manage gagging to prevent picky eating down the road.

Info: We'll dive into different feeding methods, including Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), purees, and a combination approach. You'll learn how to implement a responsive feeding style that builds trust, fosters a healthy relationship with food, and helps you create a flexible baby feeding schedule.

Info: Let's put learning into practice! Your baby will get to explore their first tastes with safe, age-appropriate foods and seating provided. This is a hands-on opportunity to practice pacing, seating, and introducing new foods in a supportive environment. (All foods provided are free of common allergens).

Info: Get your specific questions answered! This is your time to ask a feeding therapist anything about your child's unique needs, from bottle weaning and cup drinking to specific feeding challenges.

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