baby and toddler nutrition

From First Bites to Family Table: Things You Didn’t Know About Baby & Child Nutrition


📅 Thursday, 11th September | 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Baby Cot Shop, Chelsea

 

Your baby’s early meals aren’t just about moving on from milk—they’re the beginning of a lifelong relationship with food. These first tastes influence everything from flavour preferences and eating habits to energy, growth, and overall well-being.

 

And yet, even the most devoted parents often find themselves second-guessing their choices. Should you start with purées or finger foods? How can you make sure your child gets enough iron, healthy fats, and vitamins? What about allergies, picky eating, or days when nothing seems to be a success?

 

With so much conflicting advice, it’s no wonder mealtimes can feel like a mix of joy and anxiety.

 

Why Early Nutrition Matters

The first two years of life are a period of extraordinary growth. Your child’s brain is rapidly developing, their immune system is learning to protect them, and their taste buds are forming preferences that can last well into adulthood. Every meal—whether it’s a single spoon of purée or a small handful of avocado—is an opportunity to nourish not just the body, but also a sense of connection and trust around food.

 

Good nutrition in this stage isn’t about strict rules—it’s about balance, variety, and setting the stage for a positive, healthy relationship with eating.

 

An Evening Designed to Support You

On Thursday, 11th September, our Chelsea boutique will host an intimate, expert-led evening dedicated to baby and toddler nutrition. Whether you’re preparing to start solids, navigating the toddler years, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, this event is designed to give you the tools and confidence to feed your child well.

 

We’re delighted to welcome Mulu Sun, mother and co-founder of V&Me, whose passion for wholesome, flavourful food was born from her own parenting journey. Mulu will share practical strategies for nourishing little ones—covering everything from essential nutrients and texture progression to meal ideas that work for real-life schedules.

 

During This Warm, Honest Session, You’ll Discover:

  • How to recognise readiness for solids (and why timing matters)
  • Key nutrients for brain, bone, and immune health—and how to include them in everyday meals
  • Ways to encourage adventurous eating and reduce fussiness
  • Simple, wholesome recipes for busy parents
  • How to make mealtimes calm, enjoyable, and stress-free for the whole family


Plus:

  • A warm Chelsea welcome with light refreshments
  • Opening reflections from Toks Aruoture, Founder of The Baby Cot Shop
  • Supportive Q&A with expert insights tailored to your questions
  • Private shopping for feeding essentials and nursery treasures

 

This isn’t just another parenting talk—it’s an evening that could transform the way you feed your child, and the way you feel about it.

 

📌 Spaces are limitedreserve your seat now and begin your child’s journey from first bites to a lifetime of healthy, joyful eating.

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