INFANT program

About the INFANT program

The INFANT program (INfant Feeding, Active play and NuTrition) is a free program designed to help parents and families with feeding and active play to give their baby the best start to life.

You will be joined by other parents whose babies are about the same age over four face-to-face sessions led by a Maroondah MCH professional to cover important topics such as:

• introducing solids
• food refusal and fussy eating
• tummy time
• active play ideas
• and the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life.

The program is facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health Nurse and will consist of informal discussions with an educational focus, related to the care and development of your baby in the first year of life.

• INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by Maroondah Maternal and Child Health nurses to support families with healthy eating and active play.
• INFANT has been developed by child health experts and health professionals at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition.
• INFANT consists of three face-to-face sessions when infants are aged 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months and access to the My Baby Now app, full of trustworthy, practical advice and tips on feeding and active play with your baby. 

Register for the INFANT program

• Location: Ringwood Maternal Child Health Centre, 18 Notlen Street, Ringwood
• Dates: Multiple sessions are available per age group 
• Cost: Free for Maroondah residents

See age groups and program dates below. Use the registration link in each age group to book.

Please note program dates are subject to change. Use booking portal for most up to date information.

My Baby Now app

INFANT sessions and the companion app will help you learn about:

• Understanding and responding to your baby’s cues/signs
• When and how to introduce solid foods and a sippy cup
• Active play you can do together
• Strategies for limiting screens
• Experiences, strategies and tips from other parents

Find out more and get the app

Sleep and Settling information sessions

Maroondah City Council's Maternal Child Health Sleep and Settling Information Sessions provide support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their babies/toddlers. Both face to face and online group sessions are available. See booking link for session dates.

We provide 3 separate information sessions, for Newborns, Babies & Toddlers. 

Our Sleep and Settling Information Sessions cover a number of topics such as:

• Typical sleep patterns and routines
• Responsive settling strategies
• Age specific development and what to expect
• Challenging sleep problems 
• Family wellbeing

See more and register