Infant Feeding Support

Our friendly Infant Feeding team is here to provide practical and emotional support tailored to your needs, whether you prefer help by phone, face-to-face in small group sessions, or online workshops. 

No matter however you are feeding your baby — breast, bottle, or mixed — we’re here to support you.

Support by Phone: Speak to Our Local Practitioners

Need support or just someone to talk to? 

Our dedicated helpline is staffed by our local practitioners who are available to support you through phone, WhatsApp, or video calls.

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Call us at 0207 961 9073 to speak to our team in Waltham Forest.

Drop-ins Sessions: Support with a Face-to-Face Local Group

Our FREE group sessions run across Waltham Forest from Monday to Friday. 

These small, welcoming groups are designed to support families in a relaxed and friendly environment.

• Some Women-only sessions are also available for added comfort.
• Explore feeding challenges, learn practical tips, and connect with other local families.

📆 Visit our events calendar to find a session near you.

Support with Online Workshops: Caring for My Newborn

For families with babies aged 0–8 weeks, this interactive online workshop provides up-to-date information and guidance to to enable you to feed your newborn confidently and addresses challenges such as night-time feeding, sleep, and parent well-being. 

You will also have a chance to share any questions and explore your feeding journey with other local parents. 

What you’ll learn:

• What to expect in the first 8 weeks of your baby’s life.
• Recognising feeding positions and feeding cues, as well as ensuring your baby is getting enough milk.
• Tips for latching, positioning, and responsive feeding.
• Managing early weeks common challenges like latching, milk supply or expressing.
• Learning about caring for your baby.
• Bonding with your baby and meeting their emotional needs.
• How to look after your own well-being as a parent.
• Where to get support and information in the borough.

Booking:

➡️ Follow this link to sign up for our Caring for My Newborn workshop.

If you cannot access the link above, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://links.henry.org.uk/WFT-EIFT-Booking-Form.