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Nutrition Support for Families

Here at Early Start we have lots of ideas to help you and your family stay healthy. Whether it's recipe ideas or answers to your nutrition questions, you can rely on our team of expert Registered Nutritionists to help.

Nutrition Webinars for Parents

Our family webinars will answer all of your questions around how to support your little ones at mealtimes!

Weaning your Baby

This 45 minute webinar will support parents on their weaning journey. We'll cover topics such as, when to introduce solid foods, what types of foods to offer and how to support your baby at mealtimes.

Happy Baby Weaning

Toddler Meals and Snacks

This 45 minute webinar will support parents on planning meals and snacks for their little ones. We'll cover topics such as, what foods to offer, creating a positive mealtime environment and nutritious snacks and drinks.

Happy Child enjoying his meal and using a knife and fork

Online Nutrition Courses for Parents

Take a look at our range of free online nutrition courses for parents.

Please Note: If you're a health or early years professional you can find nutrition training that's more specific to your role by visiting our Early Start Nutrition training page (opens in new tab). The courses below are developed specifically for parents/carers.

Eating Well in Pregnancy

Pregnant Women Cooking a Nutritious Meal

Feeding your Baby in the First Year

Baby holding a spoon and feeding herself

Good Nutrition for your Toddler

Toddler enjoying a plate of chopped fruit

Fussy Eating Strategies for Families

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What do parents think?

Parent, 2023

Toddler Meals and Snacks Webinar

"A brilliant webinar. So well presented and engaging throughout. It was nice to refresh what I already knew and to pick up some new information. Thank you so much ."

Parent, 2023

Feeding your Baby in the First Year

"Very helpful course. It answered a lot of my questions and was easy and clear. Thank you!"

Parent, 2024

Good Nutrition for your Toddler

"I loved this course, it has really helped me to do better and safer meals for my children. It wasn't overwhelming like I anticipated, and I learnt a lot about some of the things I already do thinking they were the right option and it's educated me otherwise."

Tips, Recipes & Blogs

Explore our top tips and blog section for information on nutrition for your little ones.

You'll also find all of our creative recipes that your children will love to help you make!

Examples of snacks to make with children

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