Start for Life offer for 0-2-year-olds

The Start for Life offer supports feeding your baby from conception, to birth and beyond.

Every maternity unit has trained staff and will supply information on infant feeding after birth.

• Visit Just One Norfolk website for information on infant feeding, breastfeeding and to get specialist infant feeding support
• The NHS gives breastfeeding advice   
• The National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 is open between 9:30am-9:30pm every day

Infant feeding support continues during your child's first two years as you start to introduce new food.

Infant Feeding Friendly Norfolk scheme

We have introduced an Infant Feeding Friendly Norfolk (IFFN) scheme in Norfolk. The scheme supports families to find welcoming places to feed their infant.

Families should feel comfortable and able to feed their infant when out and about in the county. This includes lots of public locations such as cafés, libraries, or GP practices. 

Find out more about Infant Feeding Friendly Norfolk. 

Norfolk Breast Pump Loan Service

All parents have the choice to decide whether to breastfeed or not. The Norfolk Breast Pump Loan Service is here to support those who choose to breastfeed.

Norfolk Breast Pump Loan Service includes:

• A breast pump - to be used to express your own milk
• Support and information - you will be provided with all the information you need to use the pump
• Hospital grade electric double pumps - that are sterilised between loans.

Pump access is free and available for an initial 6 week period, to all breastfeeding parents who need it.

To get access to a loan pump, use the following contact details:

• Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital - Speak to your midwife or CALLEEAST (medicom) on 01603 481222.
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Speak to your Community Midwife, call 01553 613710 and ask for the Infant Feeding Team or email infantfeeding@qehkl.nhs.uk
• James Paget University Hospital - Contact your Community Midwife, call 01493 453076 or email infantfeedingteam@jpaget.nhs.uk
• Healthy Child Services (HCS) - Ask your Health Visitor or call JON 0300 300 0123.

Teeth and toothbrushing

It is important to start toothbrushing when your baby is beginning to have solid food, Your baby is likely to have their first tooth at around six-months-old.

Get advice and guidance on teeth and toothbrushing.