Feeding

Whether you decide to breastfeed or formula feed your baby we have tips and advice to help with your feeding journey,

Breastfeeding

Everyone has a part to play in helping mums to breastfeed. 

   

Here are some top tips on breastfeeding your baby.  Don’t forget your baby has a tiny tummy!

   

Let us bust some myths about breastfeeding!

   

 

Breastfeeding is 'More Than Milk'


Dads, partners and family are a hugely important source of breastfeeding support.

Here are a few ways you can support someone who is breastfeeding.

Start 4 Life, Breastfeeding Friend support tool for voice, available on Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant is now new and improved. 

Get a personal Feeding Guide and NHS-approved advice 24/7 to help answer all your breastfeeding questions.   

  

 

Breastfeeding in public

It may make you feel nervous, but you have a legal right to breastfeed anytime and anywhere. No-one can ask you to leave a public place while you're breastfeeding.

 

 

For information and support, you can speak to your SSAFA Health Visitor or call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on +44 300 100 0212. Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm (UK time) every day. 

 

Formula feeding

If you’ve decided to formula feed, a lot of the same advice applies!  How to support Mum?

Did you know?

For information and support, you can speak to your SSAFA Health Visitor