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Carley Grimes,
Karen Campbell,
Dr Rachel Laws,
Dr. Katie Lacy,
Dr Alison Spence,
Inger Neylon,
Penny Love,
and
Konsita Kuswara
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been specially created for parents of new infants and healthcare practitioners with an interest in early childhood nutrition including those wanting to undertake further study. You can use the hashtag #FLfeedingbaby to talk about this course on social media.
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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been specially created for parents of new infants and healthcare practitioners with an interest in early childhood nutrition including those wanting to undertake further study. You can use the hashtag #FLfeedingbaby to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been specially created for parents of new infants and healthcare practitioners with an interest in early childhood nutrition including those wanting to undertake further study. You can use the hashtag #FLfeedingbaby to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
- Infants’ nutritional requirements and the importance of both breastfeeding and formula in meeting them.
- Comparison of global nutritional guidelines, best practice and evidence-based research to find out what foods babies need, and how much and how often to feed them
- When and how to introduce solid foods
- Why participating in family meals is important for promoting food acceptance and preferences for lifelong health and wellbeing.
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Practical guide to infant nutrition
According to learners, this course provides a largely positive experience, offering practical and evidence-based guidance on feeding infants. Students appreciated the clear explanations and the comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from breastfeeding and formula to the crucial stage of introducing baby's first solids. Many found the material highly useful for parents, offering confidence and actionable strategies. While some healthcare practitioners noted it serves as a solid foundation, others felt it might lack the deep clinical detail required for advanced practice. Overall, it's seen as a valuable resource for understanding key stages of infant nutrition.
Provides a good foundation for professionals.
"As a healthcare student, it was a good overview, though I'd need more clinical depth for practice."
"Useful refresher for me as a nurse..."
"Good overview for healthcare students..."
"Not super in-depth clinically, but a solid base..."
Content is easy to understand and well-explained.
"Loved the evidence-based approach! The lecturers were clear and explained complex topics simply."
"Easy to follow and very informative."
"The lecturers explained things very clearly..."
"Course material was easy to follow..."
"Didn't feel overly academic or dense..."
Addresses nutrition from birth to first solids.
"A really solid foundation in infant nutrition from birth through starting solids. Highly recommended for parents."
"It covered breastfeeding and formula feeding well, and the tips for family meals were a bonus..."
"Covered all the stages I was worried about..."
"Useful for understanding both breastfeeding and solids..."
Offers actionable tips grounded in research.
"This course was incredibly practical and gave me the confidence I needed as a new parent. Everything was backed by research, which I really appreciated."
"Loved the evidence-based approach! ... It gave me practical strategies I could use right away."
"I found the practical tips incredibly helpful... Loved that it was all based on the latest research..."
"Gave me confidence with real-world strategies..."
Highly recommended for new parents.
"This course was incredibly practical and gave me the confidence I needed as a new parent."
"A really solid foundation... Highly recommended for parents."
"As a new parent, this course was invaluable..."
"Perfect resource for moms and dads..."
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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition, including a section on infant nutrition. It is an excellent resource for students and professionals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.
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This handbook provides a concise overview of infant nutrition, including recommendations for breastfeeding, formula feeding, and introducing solid foods. It is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals.
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Provides a comprehensive guide to breastfeeding and weaning. It is an excellent resource for mothers looking to provide optimal nutrition for their infants.
Provides answers to common questions about breastfeeding. It is an excellent resource for mothers looking for support and guidance.
Provides a broad overview of the science of nutrition, including a section on infant nutrition. It is an excellent resource for students and professionals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and public health, covering topics such as dietary guidelines, food security, and nutrition-related diseases. It is relevant to the topic of nutritional requirements as it provides a foundation for understanding the role of nutrition in public health.
Provides detailed information on the dietary reference intakes for Japanese people. It is relevant to the topic of nutritional requirements as it provides specific recommendations for nutrient intake based on age, sex, and other factors.
This comprehensive guide provides a wealth of information on all aspects of breastfeeding, from the basics of latching and positioning to troubleshooting common challenges. It is an excellent resource for both new and experienced mothers.
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Time
6 hours
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Institution
Deakin University
Instructors
Carley Grimes
Karen Campbell
Dr Rachel Laws
Dr. Katie Lacy
Dr Alison Spence
Inger Neylon
Penny Love
Konsita Kuswara
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