COURSE OVERVIEW

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.