Baby first foods - mumabuba

Do you want to set your baby up for a positive food future?

Wondering when to start solids and which foods to introduce first?

Curious about baby-led solids vs. spoon-feeding purees—and which is best for your baby?

Do you want to set your baby up for a positive food future?

Wondering when to start solids and which foods to introduce first?

Curious about baby-led solids vs. spoon-feeding purees—and which is best for your baby?

Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone in your baby’s life! As your little one begins exploring the world of solid foods, this transition offers a wonderful opportunity for growth, learning, and bonding. The choices you make now will help lay the foundation for a lifetime of positive food experiences—and we’re here to help you confidently navigate this new chapter with knowledge and ease.

In this course, we’ll dive into a baby-led empowering approach that lets your baby take the lead in discovering new foods, flavours, and textures. Through a baby-led approach, your baby becomes an active participant in their feeding journey, helping to foster independence, self-regulation, and a positive relationship with food.

We’ll also address other feeding methods, including spoon-feeding purees, and explore why a baby-led approach is often considered the preferable approach for many families. By the end of this class, you’ll understand how to support your baby’s transition to solids in a safe, enjoyable, and mindful way.

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

When and why solids are typically introduced: Understanding why the window of 4 to 6 months is key to your baby’s development and health.
The developmental magic of 6 months: The exciting changes that occur in your baby’s body and why waiting until around 6 months offers important health benefits.
The psychology of food for babies: How early experiences with food shape your baby’s relationship with eating. From encouraging a healthy attitude toward food to helping them explore flavours and textures without pressure, we’ll explore how to make mealtimes enjoyable.
Baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding purees: Learn why baby-led weaning is often the preferable method for many families. Baby-led weaning supports your baby’s natural developmental pace, encourages self-feeding, and allows them to experience a wider variety of flavors and textures. We’ll compare this to spoon-feeding purees, which can be limiting and may not foster the same level of self-regulation and exploration.
The best first foods: Which foods are ideal to introduce first, and why organic options can make a difference in your baby’s nutrition and long-term health.
Gut health matters: Your baby’s microbiome plays a significant role in their overall health. Learn about prebiotics, probiotics, and how to nurture your baby’s digestive system through the foods they eat.
Gag reflex and tongue thrust: Understanding your baby’s natural reflexes and how to handle them safely as they explore new textures and develop their feeding skills.
Iron needs for babies: Iron is essential for your baby’s growth and brain development. Learn how to introduce iron-rich foods and signs to look out for if your baby is not getting enough.
Food allergies and intolerances: How to safely introduce new foods while monitoring for potential sensitivities or allergies, and what to do if a reaction occurs.
How often to feed: Guidelines on how to structure mealtimes, balance solids with milk, and understand your baby’s hunger cues as they adjust to new foods.
Practical food preparation tips: We’ll walk you through safe food preparation methods, including how to cut foods into appropriate sizes and textures that match your baby’s developmental stage.
Essential feeding equipment: The tools you need (and don’t need!) to make mealtime easier, safer, and more enjoyable for both you and your baby.
Managing difficulties with introducing solids: Transitioning to solids isn’t always smooth sailing! We’ll provide strategies for managing common challenges, such as food refusal and messy eating. We’ll also talk about how to approach this stage with patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

This class is delivered by Jo, founder of mumabuba. Jo is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator and pre & perinatal somatic psychology practitioner, (and a mum of 3) with more than 20 years of experience in supporting parents and babies.

Introducing solids is an exciting and often challenging milestone. Through a baby-led approach, you’re not just introducing food to your baby—you’re teaching them the joy of mealtime, fostering their independence, and laying the groundwork for a healthy, positive relationship with food that will last a lifetime.

By the end of this class, you’ll feel confident in navigating this important stage, armed with the knowledge and tools you need to support your baby as they explore and develop their new eating skills. Let’s get started on this wonderful journey, where we’ll make mealtimes an enjoyable, stress-free experience for both you and your baby!

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.

Baby first foods - March

$40.00

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Interested in having a private class with your mums group, contact Jo for dates and cost

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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