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

or if you are pregnant or recently had a baby contact your Specialist Midwife for Infant Feeding: wht.spmifwalsall@nhs.net and/or 01922 721172 Ext 7720 Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:00. 

whg Children’s Champions offer one to one and group sessions focussing on emotional and practical support to aid infant feeding across Walsall. This includes building confidence, sharing of lived experience, signposting to additional clinical services and support to improve social circumstances. To refer into the team please email: Childrens.champions@whgrp.co.uk

 

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 

The following venues are members of the Walsall Welcome Breastfeeding Here scheme, look for the logo in their window:

  • North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
  • East Family Hub, East Family Hub, Silver Court, Walsall, WS8 6HA
  • West Family Hub, Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
  • South and Central Family Hub, Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NF
  • Darlaston Library, 1 King Street, Darlaston, WS10 8DE
  • Oak Park Active Living Centre, Walsall Wood, WS9 9BH
  • Walsall Gala, Tower Street, WS1 1DH
  • Bloxwich Active Living Centre, High St, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 2DA
  • Pelsall CA, Station road, Pelsall, WS3 4BQ
  • Willenhall CHART, 19 Gomer St, Willenhall WV13 2NS / Tiny Tareaways
  • Manor Farm Community Association, WS4 1EU
  • Ryecroft Community Centre, 28 New Forest Rd, Walsall WS3 1TR
  • Darlaston Town Hall  Victoria Rd, Darlaston, Wednesbury WS10 8AA
  • The mindkind project, 10 Proffitt St, Walsall WS2 8AP
  • Frank F Harrison Community Association Ltd, Stephenson Square, Bloxwich, WS2 7DY
  • St Thomas Church, WS9 8SL
  • The Table, 33 Lower Hall Ln, Walsall WS11RR
  • Munchbox cafe, 20 Church St, Darlaston, Wednesbury WS10 8DU
  • CAHMS, Abbotts Street, WS3 3AZ
  • Little Professors Nursery, the hub, walsall college, WS2 8ES
  • Toddle About Town, Old Hall Trading Estate, Unit 12, Field Road Entry, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3HJ
  • Little Ps Playtown, Walsall Wood, WS8 7DG
 

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

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  24 7  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

Becoming a parent is a very special time. Getting to know your new baby and learning how to care for their needs can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. However, it can also be challenging, especially when you are tired and your baby is wakeful and wanting to feed frequently during the night.

Caring for your Baby at Night and when Sleeping A Guide for Parents

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