Feeding babies and toddlers
Learn more about infant feeding.
Learn more about feeding
Feeding your baby can feel quite overwhelming at first – whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding or a combination of both.
The NHS Start for Life website provides a lot of helpful information about feeding babies and toddlers including:
Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support
Find out more about breastfeeding and bottle feeding on the NHS website.
Get support with breastfeeding
- National Breastfeeding Helpline website
The National Breastfeeding Helpline provides confidential breastfeeding information and support.
- Association of Breastfeeding Mothers website
The Association for Breastfeeding Mothers provides useful information about breastfeeding, a list of local support groups, breastfeeding news and more.
The Baby Friendly Initiative website provides resources for health professionals and parents covering breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and more.
Get support from the Specialist Infant Feeding Team
- Specialist Infant Feeding Team website
The Specialist Infant Feeding Team is based in Brighton & Hove and offers support from Lactation Consultants, Breastfeeding Specialists, and Breastfeeding Peer Support Coordinators.
Find out more about healthy nutrition
Recipes and meal ideas
Start for Life provides a range of recipes and meal ideas for babies and toddlers.
NHS Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
First Steps Nutrition Trust
First Steps Nutrition Trust offers several guides covering topics such as eating well for new mums, breastfeeding, introducing solid foods and more.