Feeding - Support for Parents from Action For Children

It’s not always easy to breastfeed - but there is support available.

Tips for bottle feeding your baby, whether you’re using expressed breast milk or infant formula.

Your baby is likely to be ready for solid foods from around six months old.

There are lots of ways you can breastfeed. You can try different feeding positions to see what works best for you and your baby.

Whether you’re using breast or bottle, you can try responsive feeding. This is where you watch for signs your baby is hungry.

If you want or need to combine breastfeeding with bottle feeding, here are our tips for getting started.

You may spot signs your baby is ready to try solid food when they’re around six months old.

Every baby goes through weaning at their own pace. These are the stages most babies go through at certain times.

It’s normal to worry about starting weaning. This advice can lessen risk and help you deal with problems.

Babies don’t need much solid food when they start weaning. It’s more about building food confidence.

Whether you’re trying baby-led weaning or spoon feeding, home-cooking is a healthy, cheap option for mealtimes.

Feeding a baby during the night can be hard at times, but you can take some steps to make it feel easier or find support.