Introduction to Complementary Feeding: Weaning

Calendar
When:
January 14, 2020 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm UTC Timezone
2020-01-14T09:30:00+00:00
2020-01-14T12:30:00+00:00
Where:
Lynebank Hospital, Conference Room 1
Halbeath Rd
Dunfermline KY11 4UW
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Karen Stirling
01592 226488
Email
Infant Feeding

Aim:

To equip participants with evidenced based knowledge about the appropriate introduction of complementary foods (weaning) as part of a healthy diet.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course participants will have:

  • Familiarity with current recommendations and the supporting evidence for introducing weaning foods
  • Familiarity with the Best Start Scheme and recommendations for/availability of Best Start vitamins
  • Awareness of opportunities and examples of good practice in facilitating weaning sessions for parents.

Who should attend?

All those who have contact with pregnant women/new mothers and families and who discuss infant feeding/weaning as part of their role. For example, public health team staff, maternity services staff, local authority staff such as early years workers, nursery staff and voluntary sector staff.

Facilitator:

Lisa Cruickshank, Specialist Dietitian, Fife Health & Social Care Partnership

 

**Apply online here**