The Blog
Practical, evidence-based articles on breastfeeding, weaning, fussy eating, food play and child development — written by a specialist paediatric SLT and IBCLC.
Learn the art of achieving a good latch for successful breastfeeding. Expert tips from Learn To Feed, a specialist IBCLC and SLT in Surrey, UK.
18 Jan 2024 · 4 min
New graduate SLTs report feeling least prepared for paediatric dysphagia of any caseload area. Here's what the research says, and where the gap actually sits.
18 Jun 2026 · 2 min
Worried your baby is behind on milestones? Here's what the research on windows of achievement actually says, and when to trust your gut.
2 Feb 2026 · 2 min
Skin-to-skin can be a powerful experience for you and your baby. Discover the benefits of this easy to do bonding experience.
26 Apr 2024 · 3 min
Discover essential insights on bottle feeding nuances you didn't know. Empower your feeding journey with Learn To Feed's expert advice!
26 Apr 2024 · 2 min
How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk — nappies, weight gain, dehydration signs and milk transfer, from a specialist IBCLC and SLT.
18 Jan 2024 · 2 min
The latest evidence on alcohol and breastfeeding — how it affects your milk, your baby, and how to reduce the risk, from a specialist IBCLC.
18 Jan 2024 · 2 min
Five reasons every expectant parent should book an antenatal class on infant feeding, from a specialist IBCLC and SLT in Surrey, UK.
7 Mar 2024 · 3 min
Why lumpy foods are so hard for some children, and what to do instead — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
19 Jan 2024 · 3 min
Why eating together as a family matters for fussy eaters, and how to make family mealtimes work — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
18 Jan 2024 · 3 min
Our essential supplies list for family meals and therapy meals, from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
18 Jan 2024 · 3 min
Everything you need to know about therapy meals with our essential guide, from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
19 Apr 2024 · 2 min
Our 10 top tips for food play with fussy, resistant and aversive feeders, from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
8 Dec 2023 · 3 min
A creative food art play activity to help fussy eaters explore new foods — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
14 Dec 2023 · 2 min
A car-washing food play activity to help fussy eaters explore new drinks and textures — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
8 Dec 2023 · 2 min
A pasta-fishing food play activity to help fussy eaters explore new textures — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
18 Jan 2024 · 2 min
A food play activity to help fussy eaters build a town from food — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
18 Jan 2024 · 2 min
A pretend-cake food play activity to help fussy eaters explore new textures — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
14 Dec 2023 · 2 min
A Christmas-themed food play activity to help fussy eaters explore new foods — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
19 Jan 2024 · 2 min
A Valentine's Day food play necklace activity to help fussy eaters explore new foods — from a specialist paediatric feeding SLT.
22 Feb 2024 · 2 min