Free program focuses on feeding infants

August 8, 2010 – hometownlife.com – When, where and how should parents start feeding a baby solids?

Experts involved in Hiller's markets new community outreach program will help parents navigate store shelves to find the appropriate cereals to give babies and the best fruits and vegetables to introduce — along with instruction on how to prepare them.

Also, Hiller's will highlight the range of ready-prepared baby foods that can make life easier for new parents. The baby-focused food tour is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Hiller's Commerce Township location, 39950 W. 14 Mile. Dr. Daniel Schnaar, a pediatrician at Child Health Associates in Farmington Hills and Troy, and registered dietitian Julie Feldman, who specializes in pediatrics, will be on-site to provide valuable dietary advice for feeding little ones.

“I think it's a great idea that Hiller's is having a baby foods tour. I can picture parents standing in front of the baby food aisle and being unsure what to reach for,” Schnaar stated. “When babies start solid foods, it's a learning experience for both them and their parents. I'm happy to help parents have a healthy and developmentally appropriate approach to infant feeding.”

Last month, Hiller's launched Hiller's Health Tours. The program is staffed by nutritionists, doctors, food specialists and other medical experts. It offers a series of free tours at various Hiller's locations to highlight the dietary needs — and foods to avoid — for people at different stages of life, or for those with various health conditions.

Hiller's has stores in Plymouth, Berkley, Ann Arbor, Northville, Union Lake and West Bloomfield, in addition to Commerce Township.

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