The City of Stonnington embedded INFANT into their established services - implementing INFANT content alongside their other group sessions to support parents in their community. Read how City of Stonnington implemented INFANT: bit.ly/3tckr42
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INFANT encourages mums, dads, and carers to hold off on entertaining their baby with screens until 2 years of age as new study reveals the impact on language development – missing out on vital interactions and learning/speaking fewer words. Via ABC News: bit.ly/43dOhmC

INFANT's Rachel Laws joins Norman Swan to discuss concerns about updated World Health Organization (WHO) infant feeding guidelines. The update contradicts Australian recommendations which do not recommend cow’s milks for infants less than 12 months as the main drink.
Listen: bit.ly/3W9SxlU

Our latest newsletter is live! Lots of exciting updates to check out from the first few months of 2024. Plus, information on upcoming INFANT training and resources.  View and subscribe here: bit.ly/3xFJkaL

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Getting started with INFANT?
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding implementing INFANT in your community. Please feel free to get in touch with the INFANT team if you have any further queries.
View FAQs: bit.ly/437y0zz
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Infant Formula or Cow's Milk?
INFANT and other feeding experts urge caution in embracing recommendations that diverge from the established Australian Infant Feeding Guidelines.
Read more: bit.ly/3Q5sp7M

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Missed the INFANT training in Feb?
Don't worry – your chance to boost your expertise in early child health is here again! Join our training in April and catch up on the latest in healthy eating and active play to better support families.
More: bit.ly/3GZFWrt
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INFANT has been endorsed by the US National Cancer Institute as a recommended evidence-based program – drawing the focus to healthy eating and active play (from infancy) to influence lifelong health.
More: bit.ly/3xKvaot

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Thank you to all the extraordinary health professionals, including #dietitians , implementing INFANT! #DietitiansWeek2024

Calling all health and early years professionals!
Dive into the latest evidence on active play and healthy eating for babies 0-2. The INFANT training helps you support the mums, dads and carers through four group sessions and an app. More: bit.ly/3GZFWrt
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It’s easy for busy mums, dads, and carers to opt for convenient infant food pouches but experts say these may not be the best choice for your little one. Discover why alternatives are a better option here: bit.ly/436mBjG

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Are you already a trained INFANT facilitator?
We have a range of resources available to help the implementation of INFANT in your community.
Log-in to the facilitator section of the INFANT website for access: bit.ly/3uK5tiG
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Join us in April for the INFANT training!

This is your chance to enhance your knowledge on early childhood health, healthy eating, and active play to support mums, dads, and carers in your community.
Details: bit.ly/3GZFWrt

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Mildura has taken a cross-collaborative approach to implementing INFANT with support from experts in dietetics, health promotion and maternal and child health. Read how Mildura Council implemented INFANT here: bit.ly/48LHjqQ
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Missed February's INFANT training? No worries!

The April course is open for early years and health professionals. Learn about healthy eating and active play in babies 0-2. Register here to support mums, dads, and carers in your community: bit.ly/3GZFWrt

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Did you know that attending the four INFANT group sessions reduced children’s screen time (children watched 25% less TV)?
Learn more about the benefits of INFANT here: bit.ly/3mnWjCF

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Marketing tactics have made toddler milk appealing to parents – despite little nutritional benefit. INFANT helps parents make informed choices by providing quality nutrition information to cut through marketing claims, identify ultra-processed foods, & support healthy eating.

IPAN research has shown that toddler milk products are unnecessary & potentially harmful for children. Dr Jennifer McCann was interviewed on ABC News @ 7.30 about how parents are being mislead by marketers who promote these ultra-processed foods: bit.ly/4cgpbIa
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Mums, dads, and carers benefit from having health professionals including speech pathologists, physiotherapists and dietitians attend INFANT sessions to share and answer specific questions. Read more in the City of Stonnington case study: bit.ly/3tckr42
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Exciting updates in the upcoming April edition of INFANT newsletter! Subscribe today so you don’t miss out here: bit.ly/3aG3a7F
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