Boost - For families with children 0-5 years

Learn how to give your child a healthy start in life...

Hello and welcome to the homepage of Boost Croydon. You are
currently on the section for families with children aged 0-5 years old. By clicking on the tabs above you can find out what different sessions are available for you and your child. All of the
Boost Croydon sessions are FREE and promote a
healthier lifestyle for families through exercise
and good nutrition. Sessions take place within
Children’s Centres throughout Croydon,
so contact us today to find your
nearest programme!

Children 0-6 months

The Baby Boost session is for parents/carers of babies aged 0-6 months and is 1 hour in length. The session is laid out as a workshop and lead by a qualified dietitian. The session will specifically cover the latest breast feeding advice, pregnancy and post natal diet for mothers and advice for those bottle feeding

Children 6-12 months

For parent/carers of infants between 6-12 months, advice will be given on weaning, menu planning, portion size, good nutrition and ideas on how to engage with your baby. There are 2 x 1 hour sessions run over two weeks. Similarly as the session for 0-6 months, there will be dietitian lead discussion within a workshop type format.

Children 12-24 months

The final age group for Baby boost is 12-24 months where the focus of the session looks at good nutrition advice, regarding suitable family food sizes, healthy behaviour change and teaching about the eatwell plate for this age group. There are 2 x 1 hourly workshops, where the parent can take part in a discussion with the Dietitian and the child can play or sit with the parents.

Parents can either attend all 5 sessions or alternatively attend the session that relates to the age of their child. We do ask that if a parent opts to attend the 6-12 month or 12-24 month session, they come along to both the workshops.

Toddler Boost for Children 2-4 years

Toddler Boost is specifically designed for 2-4 year olds and their families. There are a total of 6 x 1 hour sessions, usually repeated on a weekly basis for six weeks. On attending these sessions families will be provided with guidance on healthy eating, physical activity and behaviour management, as well as healthy habits.

These sessions allow the parent and child to take part together in sessions consisting of fun games and activities. Through the games and activities you will be given the
opportunity to learn about healthy eating
whilst the child can experience fun as
well as assimilating some of the
messages being provided.

Mini Boost for Children 3-5 years

Mini Boost is specifically designed for 3-5 year olds and their families. There are a total of 6 x 1 hour sessions, repeated on a weekly basis for six weeks. On attending these sessions families will be provided with guidance on healthy eating and healthy behaviour change as well as being able to take part in fun exercise and games.
The sessions are designed to allow the children to take part in nutritionally themed fun games and physical activity for 40 minutes, whilst the parent can attend a 40 minute workshop covering nutrition and healthy behaviour change. For the final 20 minutes of each session the parents and children come together for a
combined physical activity and
engagement session.