NCT - Introducing solid foods workshops

Moving from milk feeds to solid foods is an exciting journey for your baby. Find out how we can help you on the way.

These two-hour workshops are for a parent or carer to attend with their baby ahead of when they make the transition from milk to solid foods. They will help you get off to a good start, and being longer than your local NHS sessions, there's more time to ask questions.

The course is suitable for both breastfed and bottle-fed babies and with a friendly and qualified NCT Practitioner you'll explore:

• How to recognise the signs that tell you when your baby is getting ready for solid food.
• Baby-led weaning and spoon-feeding. What are the pros and cons.
• Which foods are best to offer your baby and why, taking into account your family's diet and cultural influences.
• What foods to avoid.
• How much to feed and when to reduce milk feeds.
• Concerns and safety issues such as: ensuring your baby has a healthy and balanced diet; how to recognise allergies; what to do if your baby starts choking; where to go for more information.