Getting support when you need it is important. Feeding isn't always straightforward and it can take time to feel confident.

The great news is that NCT is here to support you. 

Top 5 most asked questions about feeding

We offer evidence-based, parent-centred and non-judgemental support with:

  • Preparing to feed your baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • Expressing breastmilk
  • Mixed feeding
  • Formula feeding
  • Introducing solid foods
  • Stopping breastfeeding

There are a number of ways you can find support… 

NCT Baby Café

NCT Baby Café is a free drop-in, led by an NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, which any parent or expectant parent can come along to for support with feeding your baby. When visiting a NCT Baby Café you can expect:

  • To be made welcome in a relaxed, safe, child-friendly environment
  • For the service to be free, inclusive and accessible
  • To be supported by a qualified NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor to make decisions that are right for you
  • To receive support, encouragement and reliable information – whether getting ready to breastfeed, establishing breastfeeding, continuing breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, formula feeding, introducing solids, stopping breastfeeding and beyond
  • To meet other parents
  • To be signposted to other services including health professionals, local community support and other NCT services and groups 

Use the postcode search to see if there is a local NCT Baby Café running near you.

NCT Infant Feeding helpline

When it comes to feeding your baby, we know how physically and emotionally challenging it can be and it can take time to feel confident. If you need information, support or just someone to talk to, give one of our trained Breastfeeding Counsellors a call. The line is open every day from 8am to midnight, including bank holidays.

0300 330 0700

Find local feeding support 

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10:00am - 11:30am
The Norbiton, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 6PW
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10:00am - 12:00pm
Lampton Road Children's Centre, Hounslow, TW3 4JG
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10:00am - 12:00pm
Lampton Road Children's Centre, Hounslow, TW3 4JG
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11:00am - 12:30pm
Crayford Library, Crayford, DA1 4FN
16 Oct
11:00am - 1:00pm
Malvern Cube, Malvern, WR14 2YF
16 Oct
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Health Agency, EH14 3JF
16 Oct
11:30am - 1:00pm
Thornton Library, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3SZ
17 Oct
9:30am - 11:00am
The Park and Child Family Centre, Accrington, BB5 4RY
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10:00am - 11:30am
South Isleworth Children's Centre, Isleworth, TW7 7AP
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10:00am - 12:00pm
Balham Baptist Church, London, SW12 8QX
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