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An info card to show parents key information about weaning a premature baby.
All babies reach a stage where breast or formula milk does not supply all the nutrients they need.
This information is about introducing your premature baby to more solid foods, and the steps you can follow as your baby moves from milk to eventually only eating…
Find out what our information covers, if your baby was born at term but sick, and other things to be aware of.
Here are some tips to help you start to wean your premature baby.
Read our information on things to do and things to avoid when weaning.
Find out what foods to use first when weaning a premature baby, and how to introduce more foods.
Find out more about baby-led weaning, managing lumpy food and finger foods.
Your baby will show you when they have had enough or want some more food. These signs will become easier to read with time.
Find out how to continue with milk feeds and what other drinks you can offer you baby when weaning.
Find out how to recognise when it is a good time to start weaning.
Find out more about food allergies.
Find out about the important signs to look out for when preparing to wean your premature baby.
Take a look at our downloadable resources to give to parents on your neonatal unit or you can direct them to the information on our website.
Bliss and Baby Led Food
Have you had a premature or sick baby? Come along to our family group to meet other parents and families who have had similar experiences and gain support and…
"As a mum of a premature baby born at 34 weeks, and twins born at 35 weeks I know how worrying it can be when your baby is taken away straight after birth. I wanted…
In September 2019 we awarded 11 bursaries to NHS researchers to attend the 3rd Congress of joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS 2019). We also hosted a dinner to…
Discharge
After developing pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome, Coady gave birth by emergency c-section prematurely.
Angela had a difficult pregnancy and eventually gave birth to twins at 27 weeks.
The neonatal unit can be a lonely time. Lucy - whose daughter was born at 29 weeks - describes the value of making friends with other parents.
In this week’s blog, Naomi describes how counselling, medication, baby groups and incredible support from her partner and parents have helped her get through her anxiety…
The Bragg family were completely unprepared for the early birth of their son Jack, but their Bliss Nurse, Cheryl, made the experience a lot easier. This is their story,…
