Advisory: April 28, 2008
Experts to speak on feeding infants and toddlers at Columbia Center
Mequon, Wis. – One of the most enjoyable and sometimes most challenging responsibilities for new parents is feeding their baby. Columbia Center’s upcoming educational event, Prepared with love, Feeding your baby, from newborn to toddler will address many questions and concerns for parents when deciding how and what to feed their children.
Pediatrician and internist Dr. Dirk Steinert moderates a panel discussion with allergist Dr. Anne Lent and registered dietitian Brenda Kalchbrenner. Professional chefs Bridget Nagoresen and Laura Steele from Shully’s Cusine and Events will demonstrate how to make your own baby food at home.
Panelists are available for interviews on a variety of topics including:
- Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
- Are food allergies in children becoming more prevalent?
- Recognizing food allergies in children
- Preservatives and additives in processed baby food
- Feeding organic vs. nonorganic
- Making your own baby food
The event will take place at Columbia Center, 13125 N. Port Washington Road in Mequon, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. RSVPs required.
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Columbia Center is an intimate birthing hospital that supports women and their families through pregnancy, birth and beyond. An independent hospital, Columbia Center is located on the Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee campus in Mequon, Wis. and online at columbiacenter.org.
