Baby first foods - mumabuba

Do you want your baby’s first experiences with food to build trust, confidence, and joy?

Are you curious about how early feeding shapes your baby’s emotional connection to food?

Are you looking for a more mindful, baby-centred approach to starting solids - beyond the basics?

Do you want your baby’s first experiences with food to build trust, confidence, and joy?

Are you curious about how early feeding shapes your baby’s emotional connection to food?

Are you looking for a more mindful, baby-centred approach to starting solids—beyond the basics?

Nurturing your baby’s relationship with food starts long before their first bite

At mumabuba’s Baby First Foods class, we go deeper than the “what and when” of solids. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of why your baby eats the way they do, how to support their developing gut and nervous system, and how to create a positive food environment that helps your baby feel safe, curious, and connected.

Why Starting Solids in the Right Way Matter

Your baby’s first experiences with food don’t just fill their tummy – they shape their relationship with eating for life. The way we introduce solids can influence how children relate to food emotionally and physiologically for years to come.

When babies are supported to explore food with curiosity, safety, and joy, they’re more likely to grow into children who:

Trust their body’s hunger and fullness cues
Feel confident trying new tastes and textures
Have a more adventurous and balanced palate
Experience less mealtime stress and power struggles
Maintain a healthier gut, immune system, and mood regulation

But when solids are introduced too early, too fast, or without respect for a baby’s pace, it can lead to struggles with picky eating, food refusal, digestive discomfort, and even emotional disconnection from food and mealtimes.

Getting it right from the beginning isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s about tuning into your baby’s cues, offering the right support, and laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating – not just physically, but emotionally too.

What makes this class different?

✔ We focus on your baby’s emotional experience of food – how early feeding shapes long-term attitudes, preferences, and self-regulation
✔ We explore your baby’s developing microbiome and how to nourish their gut health through prebiotics, probiotics, and whole, organic first foods
✔ We build your confidence so you can enjoy this milestone without second-guessing yourself at every spoonful

Here’s what you’ll learn in the class:

The psychology of food for babies – How early experiences influence eating behaviour, sensory development, and emotional resilience
Gut health matters – Your baby’s microbiome is key to immunity, digestion, and long-term wellbeing. Learn how to support it from the very first bite
Baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding – Why letting babies take the lead can nurture independence, trust, and body awareness
When and why to start solids – What the 4-6 month window means for your baby’s development, and why around 6 months is often best
The best first foods – Nutrient-rich, gut-friendly, and baby-appropriate options (and why organic can make a difference)
Gag reflex & tongue thrust – What’s normal, what’s not, and how to stay calm through the mess
Iron & brain development – How to meet iron needs without compromising digestive comfort
Allergies vs. intolerances – How to introduce new foods safely and spot signs of sensitivity
Feeding rhythm & milk balance – How often to offer solids and how to read your baby’s cues
Safe food preparation – Cutting, mashing, and presenting foods to match developmental stages
What equipment you really need – Skip the gadgets and get clear on the essentials
Navigating feeding challenges – From food refusal to messy mealtimes, we’ll help you stay patient, curious, and connected

Why join this class?

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all talk. It’s a gentle, expert-led space to explore feeding through a developmental and emotional lens. Perfect for parents of babies nearing 4-6 months, the class is designed to help you feel empowered and informed as you approach this meaningful milestone.

Led by Jo, founder of mumabuba – an IBCLC lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and pre & perinatal somatic psychology practitioner with over 20 years’ experience (and a mum of three!) – you’ll receive individualised guidance in a warm, welcoming environment.

I love the baby led approach because it means my babies would eat whatever we ate at meal time with us every night. By the age of one my kids were all independently feeding themselves with a bowl and fork/spoon and not making any mess by then, because for the past six months their hand eye development was being worked on in the beginning. This meant that when we went out to dinner and anywhere else, I didn’t need to bring anything as my kids have always ate whatever we ate 🙂 The baby led approach actually makes life easier especially. Once you have multiple children it also means my children learnt from a young age that food needs to be chewed and this helps prevent the risk of them putting things in their mouths and just swallowing.
Bekki

Dates:

Classes last for 2 hours and take place every 8 weeks. Ideal for babies after 4 months of age and before 6 months so you can be prepared.

So if you’d like to feel confident introducing solid foods to your baby, then secure your place now, spaces limited to 6.

Dates:

Classes last for 2 hours. Ideal for babies after 4 months of age and before 6 months so you can be prepared.

If you’d like to feel confident introducing solid foods to your baby, then secure your place now, spaces limited to 6.

A one-time investment in your baby’s long-term health and wellbeing

Baby first foods - Nov/Dec

$40.00

Book now

If you are interested in having a private class with your mums group, contact Jo for dates and price

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Our classes are intentionally small, with a maximum of six participants, to ensure a high-quality, supportive experience. Due to this limited capacity, last-minute cancellations can significantly impact the feasibility of running this class. We kindly ask that you consider this when booking and review our cancellation and refund policy below.

1. Cancellations & Refunds

If you choose to cancel your booking due to a change of mind or change in personal circumstances, we will do our best to fill your position. If we are unable to fill your place before the start date then the following cancellation terms apply.

Refunds will be subject to the following conditions:
- More than 7 days before the start date – A full refund will be issued minus a small administrative fee.
- Less than 7 days before the start date – A 50% refund will be provided.
- Less then 48 hours before the class is about to start – No refunds will be given.

2. Exceptional Circumstances

In cases of medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss options. While refunds are not guaranteed, we will assess situations on a case-by-case basis.

3. Class Changes & Cancellations by Us

If we need to cancel this class due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer to a future session.

By booking this class, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.

mumabuba is located in the Whitsundays in Queensland

69 Marathon Street, Proserpine, QLD 4800 (the old St Catherine’s primary school campus)

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