What is weaning?

Introducing your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, is recommended by the NHS to start when your baby is around 6 months old.

Your baby should be introduced to a varied diet, alongside their usual breast milk or first infant formula.

It can be confusing knowing when and how to start introducing solid foods. We're here to guide you through the weaning journey and explain what it all means.

Sandwell's Changes programme offers a FREE Ready Steady Wean workshop

Come and join the friendly and knowledgeable Community Nursery Nurses, who work as part of Sandwell's Health Visiting Team, to find out more about weaning your baby.

Ready Steady Wean is a two-hour session that gives you the most up-to-date guidance on how to wean your baby safely.

All Families that attend receive a FREE pack.

Click here to view available Ready Steady Wean workshops 


You can find more information on when to start weaning your baby and safe weaning on the NHS website

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