Infant Feeding Team - Manchester Health Visiting Services MLCO

02/06/2026

Breastfeeding support available every Thursday at the Miles Platting and Ancoats Sure Start Centre. We look forward to seeing you!

Miles Platting and Ancoats Sure Start, Holland St, M40 7DA.

We're there from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

01/06/2026

Thank you to Emily, Kirstine and our newest volunteer Maryam!

We are so grateful for the time, care and compassion that you give to our Mums.

Your support at our drop-in groups, along with your dedication in helping to run our Peer Support WhatsApp Group, makes a real difference to the families we support.

Your kindness, commitment and encouragement are truly invaluable.
We couldn’t do it without you!

Happy Volunteer’s Week!
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26/05/2026

🌞💧🌞💧🌞💧 You may feel that your baby changes their feeding habits during the hot weather. See below for further information and don't forget to keep yourself hydrated too!🌞💧🌞💧🌞💧


Manchester Local Care Organisation
Manchester Health Visitors

With temperatures making us feel like we should be chilling on a beach somewhere this Bank Holiday, please make sure you're keeping yourself hydrated as well as your little ones 💧

If you're breastfeeding, your child may likely be taking more smaller feeds in the heat - which is absolutely fine as your milk changes with their needs. They shouldn't be offered water if they're under 6 months old.

If you're bottle feeding, children under 6 months can be offered small sips of cooled boiled water. But please NEVER water down their formula.

All children over 6 months can be offered water from a cup as needed 💧

If you want more information on giving smaller children water, we shared a post from Lucy Webber Feeding Support - IBCLC on Saturday 💜

If you're worried about feeding your baby in this heat, please talk to our peer supporters on our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK.

However you're feeding your baby, breast, bottle, or a combination of the two, you can call or drop them a message for support and information - 24/7!

📞 0300 100 0212
💌 Send them a DM

✨We hope you have a lovely bank holiday, and keep an eye on those nappies!✨

[ID: A mum laid back breastfeeding her child, with a pool in the background. ]

13/05/2026

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If you need , come along to one of the drop-in sessions taking place across the city every week day (bank holiday hours may vary).
Whether you're facing a feeding challenge and would like some support, or simply want to get out of the house for a chat and a change of scenery, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
We offer friendly, evidence-based support in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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Neighbourhood 1 + 2, North Manchester Sure Start Children's Centres
Collyhurst, Moston Newton Heath & Miles Platting Children's Centres Manchester Local Care Organisation Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Manchester Health Visitors Gorton Sacred Heart Family Hub Manchester Art Gallery Message Community Church
Levenshulme Inspire

12/05/2026

Today, on International Nurses Day, we feel incredibly lucky on the Infant Feeding Team to work alongside three wonderful nurses who give so much of themselves to the families they support and to their colleagues every single day.

We appreciate you so much and genuinely wouldn’t be without you.

Thank you, a million thank yous, for everything you do and for doing it so incredibly well. 💛

Local Care Organisation Manchester Health Visitors

05/05/2026

Today is International Day of the Midwife 💚

We are very fortunate to have 4 lovely midwives in our team - helping our families to achieve their feeding goals.

A little message from the whole team to the four of you:
' Your energy, passion and dedication to help families are inspiring us all and we can't thank you enough for your hard work and kindness. We are so lucky to have you. '

With all our love,
The Infant Feeding Team 💚

01/05/2026

🏵🌸🌷May Bank Holiday Weekend🏵🌸🌷

Saturday- CLOSED as normal
Sunday- CLOSED as normal
Monday 4th- CLOSED
Tuesday 5th onwards: Our usual opening hours apply (Mon-Fri 0830-1630)

Should you need feeding support over the Bank Holiday weekend, see the poster attached. The National Breastfeeding Helpline is 24/7, 365days.

Manchester Health Visitors Manchester Local Care Organisation Manchester Local Care Organisation National Breastfeeding Helpline UK National Breastfeeding Helpline UK