Moving on from milk

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You can speak to a Health Visitor or member of the Infant Feeding Team on 01226 774411 lines are open Monday - Friday 8:45am - 4pm. 

Email:  InfantFeedingService@barnsley.gov.uk or message Infant Feeding Service on Facebook 

Baby-led weaning means giving your baby only finger foods and letting them feed themselves from the start instead of feeding them puréed or mashed food on a spoon.

Some parents prefer baby-led weaning to spoon-feeding, while others do a combination of both.

There's no right or wrong way. The most important thing is that your baby eats a wide variety of food and gets all the nutrients they need.

There's no more risk of choking when a baby feeds themselves than when they're fed with a spoon.

Ring your health visitor on 01226 774411 to talk about baby-led weaning.

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk, through the Healthy Start scheme.

Watch Family Hub Engagement Practitioner Mel talk you through the scheme: 

Click here to find out if you are eligible and to apply.

• Central Family Hub, Overdale Avenue, Kendray, S70 4BD
  
• North Family Hub, Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, S71 3NB
  
• North East Family Hub, Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, S72 7BH
• Darfield Nursery, School Street, Darfield, S73 9EW
  
• South Family Hub Wombwell IKIC Centre, Barnsley Road, Wombwell, S73 8HT
  
• Dearne Nursery, Billingley View, Bolton on Dearne S63 8ES
  
• Dearne Family Hub, Station Road, Thurnscoe, S63 0JR