About this Event
Coffee Morning with Essex Babylab
Join Dr Liam Chawner and guest speaker Liz Sands for a Babylab Coffee Morning exploring good practices in how we feed our young children.
Liam will share insights from developmental science about how the foods we offer, alongside parenting practices and mealtime expectations, can shape children's eating behaviours and preferences.
After the short talk, Liz Sands will discuss her role in supporting families with infant feeding and early nutrition, and share practical insights into the resources and support available within the community.
Tea, biscuits, and toys provided!
‘Nurturing Healthy Eaters: Feeding young children'
📅 Thursday 1st October 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Colchester Library (CO1 1JB)
Liam is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex. At the Essex Babylab, his research focuses on how babies and children develop food preferences, how we use parenting to shape children’s eating, and finding ways to encourage healthier and more varied diets within families.
Liz is an Infant Feeding Connector with HCRG Care Group. She helps families achieve their infant feeding goals through evidence-based guidance, practical advice, and compassionate care. Working alongside parents, communities, and healthcare professionals, she is committed to promoting positive feeding experiences and improving outcomes for babies and their families.
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Colchester Library, Trinity Square, Colchester, United Kingdom
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