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Looking for Classes for Solid Food for My Baby

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EmmasFather · 31/01/2025 17:51

Dear Mums at Mumsnet,

I am a new father. I want to do a great job bringing up my child. I am able to feed her milk. But I want to give her solids and need help in that department. Can someone guide me. Happy to pay.

Thanks and much regards
Emma's Father

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Bearbookagainandagain · 31/01/2025 18:08

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Fathers don't feed their kids in your world?

Bearbookagainandagain · 31/01/2025 18:07

This is the link for NCT. Cost is £35 so not too onerous.

www.nct.org.uk/courses-workshops/nct-introducing-solid-foods-workshop

MyProudHare · 31/01/2025 18:07

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Single dads exist, you know.

The wording is oddly formal though.

Higgledypiggledy864 · 31/01/2025 18:06

Download the solid starts app - it's super helpful and free - they also have weaning plans that you can buy if you want!

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Bearbookagainandagain · 31/01/2025 18:04

NCT has online classes about weaning in our area. It's a 2h online thing, great to ask questions and get started.

I'm sure there are other providers.who do this, but they're usually promoting very specific methods like Baby Led Weaning rather than being open minded about the different options. They should cover the basics about allergen, portion size and safely cutting food though.

For ideas about recipes from day 1, I really recommend Solid Start. I wish I had used it sooner, it also has some good advice about allergen and how to cut food safely in each recipe. You can get the app for a couple of quids a month I think.

If you have a good HV you trust, you can always ask. Ours were useless though so I can't recommend.

Hoardasurass · 31/01/2025 18:02

I always cooked from scratch for myself so I just cooked a little extra and didn't use any salt. I then blitzed it down to the correct consistency for age and the kids had it reheated the next day. It worked for both of mine and it's what my mum did.
Hope that helps

User67556 · 31/01/2025 18:00

Google is your friend here but not something you need to worry about until at least 6 months old. Where is the mum?

SoupDragon · 31/01/2025 17:59

There is a weaning topic on Mumsnet where you can ask questions or browse to see if anyone has asked about the same things you want to know about.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/weaning

GildedRage · 31/01/2025 17:59

a new baby (you say new father) doesn't need solids for many months possibly limited solids up till two years based on WHO recommendations.

OldChairMan · 31/01/2025 17:54

How old is your baby? Is your baby being breastfed so far?

Needmorelego · 31/01/2025 17:53

You can get advice from your Health Visitor.
I was given a book by Annabel Karmel which was pretty helpful.
I don't think you'll need a class.

LIZS · 31/01/2025 17:53

Ask your health visitor or buy a weaning book/online .