Confident First Bites: A hands-on feeding class led by a maternal health & infant development occupational therapist

A Starting Solids Class for 5-12 months old

• If you're preparing to start solids with your baby, or already started and are feeling unsure, this class provides evidence-based guidance, hands-on support, and a calm, judgment-free space to help you feel confident in your baby’s feeding journey.

• This class focuses on safe feeding, developmental readiness, sensory exploration, and establishing positive feeding routines from the start.

What You’ll Learn in This Starting Solids Class

Our 90-minute feeding class helps caregivers understand:

• Signs of readiness for starting solids

• How to create safe, developmentally supportive feeding routines

• Evidence-based feeding strategies rooted in occupational therapy

• Baby-led weaning principles and responsive feeding approaches

• How to introduce first foods, textures, and utensils

• Ways to support your baby’s sensory development during mealtimes

• How to reduce mealtime stress and build confidence for both you and your baby

This class is ideal for parents who want clear, simple guidance from an infant feeding specialist without having to sort through conflicting online information.

Registration includes up to 2 adults and a baby.

Cost: $50 per family

PLACE: Burr Ridge Birth Center 

7000 S County Line Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Teacher Bio: Class led by Armi Grace Petersen. Armi is a licensed and registered occupational therapist. She provides maternal health and infant development services. She has 7 years of experience in outpatient pediatrics. She is also a mom of 3 energetic boys and is passionate about providing education and support to mothers to empower and promote success in their varying roles and daily routines.