HSE First Foods Made Easy: Weaning Workshop

The HSE runs a First Foods Made Easy workshop for parents at its Churchtown Primary Care Team base near Ballinteer, with the next session on Thursday 26 November. It suits parents and carers of babies approaching or starting weaning, delivered by public health nurses and dietitians rather than a generic parenting group.

What to expect

The in-person workshop covers what weaning actually involves, when to start, the stages babies move through, making food at home, foods to avoid and how to introduce common allergens safely. It is aimed at giving parents practical, evidence-based guidance rather than general reassurance, run directly by HSE public health nurses and dietitians who can answer specific questions on the day. The session is free and part of the HSE’s regular parenting and early years programme delivered through local primary care teams, so it recurs periodically rather than being a one-off. Registration is required in advance; the primary care team can be contacted directly for current availability.

Getting there

The HSE Churchtown Primary Care Team is on Nutgrove Avenue, close to Ballinteer and Rathfarnham, served by Dublin Bus routes through the area. There is no Luas or DART stop within walking distance, so bus or car is the practical option.

While you’re in Ballinteer

Nutgrove Shopping Centre is close by for a coffee before or after the session, and Marlay Park is a short drive away if the visit turns into a family day out. There is more to explore across Co. Dublin.

Good to know

• Thursday 26 November 2026, 11am
• HSE Churchtown Primary Care Team, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14
• Free, registration required
• Delivered by HSE public health nurses and dietitians
• Part of a recurring HSE parenting workshop series; check for other dates if this one is full