Introducing Solid Foods with Confidence: Special Weigh & Play Event at The Joyful Nest

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 09:30 am UTC+07:00

Nestling Cafe | Ho Chi Minh City

The Joyful Nest
Publisher/HostThe Joyful Nest
Introducing Solid Foods with Confidence: Special Weigh & Play Event at The Joyful Nest
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Introducing solids with confidence – Special Weigh & Play event at The Joyful Nest
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)
Start solids with expert guidance
When should you start solids? Should you begin with purees or go straight to finger foods? Is baby-led weaning safe?
This special Weigh & Play class at The Joyful Nest is tailored for parents of babies aged 4–6 months (all ages welcome) who want to begin their baby’s solids journey with confidence and joy.
🟠 Why this event is different
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 more than just another baby feeding class.
Vanessa has guided thousands of families in building healthy eating habits without losing the joy of food. As a mother herself, she brings practical, real-world advice that truly works.
💡 Special offer: In Singapore, her sessions are S$150/hour (~3,000,000 VND). In Vietnam, you can join for just 850,000 VND, including refreshments, printed resources, and a door gift.
🟠 What you’ll learn
Signs your baby is ready for solids
The best first foods and why
Safe ways to introduce new foods
Baby-led weaning vs. traditional weaning – evidence-based comparison
How to identify and manage food allergies
Sample menus, practical tips, and encouragement for a confident start
🟠 What’s included
- 2-hour live class with Vanessa McNamara (APD, Singapore & Australia)
- Printed info guide & menu cards to take home
- Live cooking demo and recipe tasting
- Tea & coffee at Nestling Café
- A small gift for each attending parent
Whether you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply curious, this class will be your practical roadmap to one of your baby’s most exciting milestones.
📌 Seats are limited - book now to secure your place.
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About Vanessa McNamara
BSc, Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics, Accredited Practising Dietitian (Singapore & Australia), 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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Nestling Cafe, Tiki.Vn, Đường D4 Bình Khánh, Phường An Khánh, Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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