When does the Baby Food Course Online take place?

The online seminar takes place on October 27, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

What age group is the course suitable for?

The course is aimed at parents and families with babies in their first year of life, i.e., for the age group 0 to 12 months.

What topics are covered in the course?

Topics include the transition from milk to complementary foods, suitable foods, important nutrients, new tastes and textures, puree preparation, and practical tips for everyday life.

Will alternative complementary feeding methods also be presented?

Yes, in addition to the puree approach, baby-led weaning (BLW) will be briefly introduced.

Can the baby be present during the course?

Yes, babies are warmly welcomed at the online seminar.

What does participation cost?

Participation in the Baby Food Course Online is free.

Baby Food Course Online for Families 2026

Name: Baby Food Course Online
Start: 2026-10-27T17:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-27T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Online

Baby Food Course Online: Start Complementary Feeding Safely and Relaxed

The transition from milk to complementary food brings many new questions and valuable developmental steps for families. In the free online seminar on October 27, 2026, parents will receive understandable information, practical suggestions, and orientation for their baby's nutrition in the first year of life.

From Milk to First Solid Meals

The focus is on the gradual transition from milk to complementary food. Participants will learn which foods are suitable for babies, which nutrients play an important role, and how to introduce new tastes and textures in a child-friendly manner. The course helps parents to accompany their baby's nutrition attentively, age-appropriately, and calmly.

Practical Tips for Family Life

Concrete suggestions for preparing purees make the course particularly relatable. Recommendations for a gentle transition to solid food, practical and cost-saving ideas, as well as space for individual questions are also part of the program. The focus is on the pureed approach; alternative methods of introducing complementary food, such as baby-led weaning, will be briefly presented.

Participate Online, Baby Welcome

The family experience takes place conveniently from home. Shortly before the event, registered families will receive access details to the video conference via email. Babies are allowed to join during the course. The digital format creates a relaxed environment and allows parents to combine learning fun and quality time without travel.

Family Education with Professional Standards

The organizer is the Family Support and Family Education team of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families of the City of Gelsenkirchen. The content combines understandable family advice with pedagogically valuable information about development in the first year of life. This creates a reliable learning experience around nutrition, safety, and the individual needs of babies.

Conclusion: Well-Informed into a New Developmental Phase

The Baby Food Course Online offers parents orientation, safety, and actionable ideas for the first steps into complementary feeding. Those who want to attentively accompany their baby and make the transition to new foods relaxed will experience an informative and family-friendly event here.