Hoboken Starting Solids Class: Parent + Baby (6-10 months)
A 60-minute in-person class teaching parents + babies about starting solid food with baby-led weaning and purees.
Who Should Attend:
- Babies 6–10 months are welcome to attend and participate in provided baby floor seats. See participation requirements below.
✅ Participation Requirements (Safety First): To ensure safe eating during the class, participating babies must meet the following developmental milestones:
- Sitting Up: Able to sit with steady head and neck control (should not be slouching in seat).
- Interest: Showing active interest in food or watching others eat.
- Motor Skills: Bringing hands or toys to their mouth independently.
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What You Will Learn:
Led by Jessica Aleman, Speech & Feeding Specialist.
This comprehensive workshop covers everything you need to know about first foods, including:
- When to Start: Recognizable signs of readiness..
- The Methods: A practical look at both Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and Purees/Spoon-Feeding (and how to combine them!).
- Food Safety: How to help prevent choking and safe food preparation.
- Allergen Introduction: A step-by-step guide to safely introducing the top 9 allergens (e.g., peanuts, eggs, dairy).
- Nutrition: What nutrients your baby needs and the best first foods to offer.
- Gear: My expert recommendations on must-have feeding tools (high chairs, utensils, cups etc.).
(Classes sell out frequently)
2026 AVAILABLE CLASS DATES: 09/28 . 10/19 . 11/09 . 12/07
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Jessica's Speech and Feeding Therapy | Hoboken
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
The Bunny Hive Hoboken
1001 Bloomfield Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Agenda
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✨ Welcome & Your Feeding Goals
We'll start with brief introductions and set our intentions for a positive feeding experience. We'll discuss common parent concerns, from infant nutrition to fears about gagging and choking.
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Is Your Baby Ready? Key Developmental Signs
Learn exactly what to look for between 5-7 months to know if your baby is ready for their first foods. We'll cover the essential physical milestones beyond just age, ensuring a safe and successful start to your starting solids journey.
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Building a Strong Foundation: Chewing & Swallowing Skills
Discover how to support your baby's oral motor development. We will explore the progression from purees to textured foods, how to encourage effective chewing skills, and how to manage gagging to prevent picky eating down the road.