Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods

Many of our babies are or will soon be 4 months old and the idea of when to start solids is debated amongst health professionals and mums alike.

Introducing solids into a baby's diet can be daunting for any parent or caregiver. There are many factors to consider, for example, when is the right time? How do I start? What are the best foods? Which foods should I avoid? And how much do I feed my baby?
Cherie Lyden, Nutritionist & Food Coach has written this well research article which gives some practical guidelines and information to help you.

To read the full story, Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods, click on this link for the Food Coach.

Little Wonder Family Day Picnic - has been cancelled dues to storms

This is a free social event for all nursey families from RPA Hospital and organised by RPA's Little Wonder Parents Fundraising Committee.

Many of us will be attending so lets get together and bring some food to share.
BYO Picnic / finger food

When: Sunday 31st October 2010,  2 - 5pm

Where: Pioneer Park, Norton Street, Leichhardt


Watch here for updates in case of bad weather..


Next Upcoming Event: 20 November, Exquisite High Tea,  LOFT, Lime St Wharf, Sydney
December Upcoming Event: RPA NICU Christmas Party, mid December

Melbourne Cup Day, 2nd November

This weeks group will be meeting for Melbourne Cup Day

Where : Liz's home (see email for address)

When : Tuesday 2nd of November, 1:30 ish

Bring: a plate of something if you like, but don't worry too much. 

Liz will provide drinks (tea coffee, champers! ), and organise a sweep, so bring along a couple of dollar coins or something for a little flutter!

Food so far:

Rebecca - Fruit Platter

Naomi - Cold Meat Platter

Janita - something sweet (probably brownies or similar)

Roslyn - Sponge Roll (or Macarons if she has time)
Marissa - something sweet


If anybody is able to bring their sling or bjorn that would be great, would just help save room - or if a pram is better / easier for you thats fine too , twins prams are very welcome of course!

Welcome!

Hi,

Welcome to the RPA Premmie Mothers Group Blog Site.

I've added everyone as authors so you can add Posts for your rostered week and add any other information for the group.