Introducing Solids with Confidence: Special Weigh & Play Event

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Nestling Café, Empire City, District 2
Ticket: 850,000 VND (one parent) | 1,500,000 VND (two parents)
Ready to Start Your Baby on Solids
When should you start giving your baby solids?
Should you begin with purees or jump straight to finger foods?
Is baby-led weaning really safe?
Join our special Weigh & Play session at The Joyful Nest, designed for parents of babies aged 4–6 months preparing to start solids (babies of all ages welcome).
Why This Class is Special
Led by Vanessa McNamara – a highly respected clinical dietitian in Singapore with over 25 years’ experience across Australia, the UK, India, and Singapore — this is not just another baby feeding class.
Vanessa has helped thousands of families introduce solids in a way that builds healthy eating habits without sacrificing the joy of food. As a mother herself, she offers practical, real-world solutions.
Special Offer: In Singapore, her sessions are priced at S$150/hour (~3,000,000 VND). In Vietnam, you can join this event for just 850,000 VND, including refreshments, printed resources, and a door gift.
What You’ll Learn
- When to start solids — and signs your baby is ready
- Which foods to offer first, and why
- Safe ways to introduce new foods
- Baby-Led Weaning vs. Traditional Weaning — evidence-based comparison
- How to identify and respond to food allergies
- Real-life tips, sample menus, and practical encouragement
What’s Included
- 2-hour live class with Vanessa McNamara (APD, Singapore & Australia)
- Printed Info Guide & Menu Cards to take home
- Recipe tasting & live demo
- Tea & coffee served at Nestling Café
- Small door gift for each attending parent
Whether you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply curious, this class is your practical roadmap to one of your baby’s most exciting milestones.
Seats are limited — reserve your spot now.
About the Expert
Vanessa McNamara (BSc, Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, member of the Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association and Dietitians Australia. She believes in teaching children to love nutritious, delicious food from an early age to build a healthy future.
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