COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

This course will discuss the nutrient needs of babies and toddlers from birth to 24 months. It provides practical assistance in applying the Infant Feeding Guidelines including issues around breastfeeding, preparing infant formula, introducing solid foods and choking precautions. 

Finally, this section covers planning menus for babies and toddlers providing sample menus for 6 to 12 month olds and 12 to 24 month olds. This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of the nutritional requirements of babies food and it’s legislation and regulations. It covers the role of services in infant and toddler nutrition, including support for breastfeeding; the breastmilk and other food and drinks for infants and toddlers; the safe bottle feeding; the preparation of infant and follow-on formulae; the infant formulae, powder; the follow-on formulae, the feeding environment and safe positioning; giving up the bottle and introducing solid foods. 

 During this interactive course, participants will learn the food allergies and intolerance; the foods and drinks for infants between 6-12 months and toddlers between 1-2 years old; breastmilk and other drinks; ready-to-eat meal for infants and young children; readyto-eat cereal-based food for infants and young children; the biscuits, rusks and cookies for children; foods and iron containing foods for infants and toddlers; the other sources of iron; the vegetarian diet on infants and toddlers; the fruit and vegetable juices and nectars specific for infants and young children; the food textures; minimizing the risk of choking on food; service food and menus for infants and toddlers as well as the changing service menus to suit 6 to 24 month olds.