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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24 Apr
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Daubeney Children and Family Hub, Hackney, E5 0EG
25 Apr
10:00am - 11:30am
Woodberry Down Children and Family Hub, Hackney, N4 2NP
25 Apr
10:00am - 12:00pm
St Michael's Church and Cafe, London, SW18 5TT
25 Apr
11:30am - 1:00pm
Knaphill Scout Hall, Knaphill, GU21 2HU
26 Apr
10:00am - 11:30am
Goldsmith Centre, Doncaster, DN5 8BT
Free
26 Apr
10:00am - 12:00pm
Brookvale Village Hall, Basingstoke, RG21 7RU
26 Apr
10:15am - 12:00pm
Wild Tots, Northwich, CW9 5FT
26 Apr
10:30am - 12:00pm
Duke Street Church, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RJ
26 Apr
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Linden Children and Family Hub, Hackney, N16 7SH
29 Apr
9:30am - 11:00am
URC, Petersfield, GU31 4AG
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