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Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Puzzles · 29-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
A small-group, hands-on starting solids workshop for parents and babies about 6 to 9 months. Learn what to offer and how, while your baby explores real foods, spoons and cups with guidance from pediatric feeding specialist Argie Karakalpakidis, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CLC.
Readiness signs and getting started
Safe textures for each stage
Self-feeding skills
Open cup and straw drinking
Gagging vs. choking
Chewing and swallowing safety
Foods to avoid and how to modify them
Common mistakes to avoid
A booster seat, spoons, cups and prepared foods for your baby
A take-home packet with the key takeaways
A bib, baby wipes and a change of clothes for your baby.
One registration includes one baby and one caregiver
Limited to 8 families
Early-bird price $75 through November 11; $85 after
All registrations are final and non-refundable
This is an educational group workshop, not an individual feeding evaluation or medical advice
View Full Workshop Details See All Workshops
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Puzzles · 29-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
A small-group, hands-on starting solids workshop for parents and babies about 6 to 9 months. Learn what to offer and how, while your baby explores real foods, spoons and cups with guidance from pediatric feeding specialist Argie Karakalpakidis, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CLC.
Readiness signs and getting started
Safe textures for each stage
Self-feeding skills
Open cup and straw drinking
Gagging vs. choking
Chewing and swallowing safety
Foods to avoid and how to modify them
Common mistakes to avoid
A booster seat, spoons, cups and prepared foods for your baby
A take-home packet with the key takeaways
A bib, baby wipes and a change of clothes for your baby.
One registration includes one baby and one caregiver
Limited to 8 families
Early-bird price $75 through November 11; $85 after
All registrations are final and non-refundable
This is an educational group workshop, not an individual feeding evaluation or medical advice
