Introducing solids is a key milestone, and choosing the right first cereals can support healthy growth and development—especially when they’re iron-fortified and low in salt and sugar. Options like Weet-Bix and rice cereal, when served with vitamin C-rich fruits, can help meet iron needs while building healthy eating habits from the start.
Play supports infants’ and children’s learning, development, and confidence, with multi-age play offering rich opportunities for social, language, and problem-solving skills. Encouraging safe, inclusive play across age groups fosters leadership, empathy, and growth for all children involved.
Gross motor skill development starts from birth and is essential for infants and children to grow strong, confident, and ready to explore the world through movement and play.
WPHU is partnering with Deakin University to culturally adapt and implement the evidence-based INFANT program, supporting healthier starts for children in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Help your baby move more and sit less! Limit time in highchairs, strollers, or carriers to an hour and encourage free movement for better development. Try tummy time, obstacle courses, or outdoor play, and create a safe space for exploration and bonding.
Tummy time is a fun, essential activity that helps babies build strength, reach developmental milestones, and improve motor and social skills—all under supervision and while awake.
With expertise in public health, food policy, and nutrition research—including a PhD and another in progress—Meg brings a wealth of experience and passion for creating meaningful change.
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