These websites give advice for parents on feeding your baby and then when to move on to introducing solid foods to your baby.

Take a look at of guidance to support you, along with hints and tips from other parents.

Feeding your baby can feel quite overwhelming at first. We have lots of guidance to support you, along with hints and tips from other parents.

There is a lot of evidence to show how beneficial it is to breastfeed your baby, especially in the early weeks. However, it can take time to get the hang of, and there may be reasons why you cannot breastfeed.

If you have any feeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to the Infant Feeding Team

Are you in need of some support in feeding & like to meet other parents ?

The Infant Feeding service are available Every Friday at North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Heath, Blakenall, WS3 1HJ 11.00 - 12.30

From January 2025 we are excited to launch three new Breastfeeding Peer Support groups; 

  • Every Thursday 12:30- 2:00pm at West Family Hub
  • Every Tuesday 10.30- 12.30pm  South and Central Hub
  • Every Wednesday 10-12.30pm  Pelsall Community Association, Station Rd, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4BQ  

No booking you can drop in

The National Breastfeeding Helpline offers friendly, non-judgemental, independent, evidence based breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it. The helpline is provided by the Breastfeeding Network and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.

For confidential breastfeeding information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212.

Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm every day.

 

Find out more about Walsall’s infant feeding service in Walsall. 

Walsall Health Visiting Service Infant Feeding Team is available to offer specialist advice, offering individualised support and a breastfeeding peer support group.

Telephone:01922 605248

Available Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm (except Bank Holidays)

We offer support via:

  • Telephone contact
  • Virtual video consultations
  • Face to face consultations (by appointment only)
  • Infant Feeding Support Group

You can also find us on Facebook: @Walsall Welcomes Breastfeeding

Walsall partners are working towards making Walsall Breastfeeding Friendly.  This includes ensuring public places welcome women who wish to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways of giving every child the best start in life. We need to work together as a community, so women feel comfortable and able to breastfeed wherever they choose.

Welcome Guidance has been produced to help staff understand how they can support women using facilities

To register interest please complete a form 

If you have any questions, please email Family Hubs familyhubs@walsall.gov.uk

Introduction to Solid Foods 

Are you thinking about how to introduce solid foods to your baby? Have you started to give your baby solid foods and would like extra support and advice? If so, our Infant Feeding Team offer a FREE 'Introduction to Solid Foods Workshops' at our Family Hubs. The workshop will give you advice and tips to help you feel more confident for the next steps of your babies feeding journey. To book email familyhubs@walsall.gov.uk 

Introducing solid foods to your baby video

When to start introducing solid foods