Infant Feeding
World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months alongside introduction of solids at 6 months, breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond. Breast milk is produced at the right temperature for the baby and contains natural antibodies which provide immunity to babies to fight against child hood infections. Breast milk is tailored to the needs of the growing baby.
Health visitors are available to offer support and information in your chosen feeding method.
Havering 0-19 Universal children’s services aim to provide a high standard of care so you get the support you need to breastfeed successfully and the correct information for responsive formula feeding. Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed your baby.
Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop and Infant Feeding Cafe
Breast feeding useful links and resources
NELFT Havering Infant Feeding Team can be contacted on 0300 300 1635. Email: infantfeedinghavering@nelft.nhs.uk
Here are some helpful links to provide you with more help and information on breast feeding your child:
National Breastfeeding Helpline
0300 100 0212
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/help-and-support/
National Breastfeeding helpline
https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/
The Breastfeeding network
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
National Childbirth Trust
https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/breastfeeding-support-nct
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
La Leche League
NHS Breastfeeding help and support
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/breastfeeding-help-support/
Breastfeeding support from NCT
https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/early-days/breastfeeding-support-nct
Breastfeeding after returning to work
https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/going-back-to-work/
UNICEF
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/support-for-parents/
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/about/breastfeeding-in-the-uk/
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/about/benefits-of-breastfeeding/
Introducing solids
It is recommended the introduction of solid foods begins at 6 months of age. You will be contacted when your baby is around 4 months of age and invited to one of our introducing solids workshops where our dedicated team of nursery nurses will advise and support you on this exciting new journey with your baby. If you would like to attend one of these sessions and have not received any communications from the team, then please send an email to: infantfeedinghavering@nelft.nhs.uk