These sessions are offered to parents/carers already accessing our services, who would like information on weaning their baby from milk to solids. The focus of the session is to promote home cooking, where appropriate.

They may be practical sessions, where premises allow, so that parents can taste and try the foods prepared.

Sessions are supported with information on suitable times to start, first foods and the gradual progression to full meals. Sessions may also benefit from support from dental health or health visitors.

Benefits include:

• Awareness of baby's nutritional needs

• Building parent's confidence to try new tastes and textures

• Support from peers

Recipes may include:

• Fruit purees

• First meat and fish dishes

• Finger foods

Contact the Sure Start Team:

Sure Start
Suite 9
2nd Floor
Lomond House
Beveridge Square
Livingston
EH54 6QF
Tel. 01506 774440
Fax. 01506 774441
e-mail: surestart@westlothian.gov.uk