Baby exploring solid food during weaning
SLT & IBCLC · Woking, Surrey, UK & Online

Weaning & Starting Solids Support

Starting solids is an exciting milestone — but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if your baby is gagging, refusing food, or you're not sure where to begin.

As a Speech and Language Therapist specialising in feeding and swallowing — and as a mum who has been through weaning myself, tongue tie, allergies and all — I know it can feel overwhelming. We're here to offer practical, evidence-based support tailored to your child and your family, in Woking, across Surrey, UK, and online.
Savannah Senior
Paediatric SLT & IBCLC · Founder of Learn to Feed

How We Can Help

From the very first spoonful to a confident little eater.

When and how to start solids
Making mealtimes enjoyable for the whole family
Texture progression and managing different textures
Baby-led weaning — what it means and how to do it safely
Moving from spoon feeding to finger foods
Gagging, retching and concerns about choking
Food refusal and early fussy eating
Weaning with complex health needs
Difficulties with lumpy purées

Why See a Specialist for Weaning?

Young child happily eating fruit — specialist weaning and starting solids support

Most families manage weaning without specialist input — and that's completely normal. But it can help to see an SLT with feeding expertise if you're struggling to progress on from smooth purées, are worried about introducing finger foods, facing fussy eating or refusal, if mealtimes are becoming stressful, or your baby has complex needs and you're not sure where to start.

We look beyond what's on the plate to understand how your baby is managing food as a whole — their oral motor skills, sensory responses, and readiness. Sessions are available online or as home visits within roughly 40 minutes of Woking, Surrey, UK.

Pricing

Weaning Support

In Person£150
Online£90

Starting Solids Workshops

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Home visits available within ~40 minutes of Woking. Get in touch if you're unsure which option is right for you.

Savannah's advice has been invaluable with regard to weaning our 9 month old baby. Savannah is excellent at building a working relationship very quickly, diagnosing any problems and offering long lasting advice.
Lucy B.
Weaning Support

Weaning FAQs

When should I start weaning?
Most babies are ready to start solids at around six months, once they can sit with support, hold their head steady, move their hands to their mouth independently, and show interest in food. If you're unsure whether your baby is ready, we can talk it through.
Is baby-led weaning safe?
Baby-led weaning can be done safely with the right guidance on readiness, food shapes and textures. We can show you how to offer foods safely, whether you choose baby-led weaning, purées, or a mix of both.
My baby gags a lot — is that normal?
Gagging is a normal, protective part of learning to eat, especially in the early days of weaning. But if it's still frequent after around six months of eating solids, or you're seeing retching or distress, it's worth looking at. As feeding specialists we can assess what's happening and help you feel confident and safe.
Do I need a specialist for weaning?
Most families manage without specialist input. But it's worth reaching out if you're struggling to progress on from smooth purées, are worried about introducing finger foods, facing fussy eating or refusal, if mealtimes are becoming stressful, or your baby has complex needs and you're not sure where to start.
How is weaning support different from feeding therapy?
Weaning support is for the everyday questions of starting solids — readiness, textures, baby-led weaning and early fussiness. If difficulties are more persistent — refusing whole food groups, distress around textures, gagging that isn't settling, or swallowing concerns — that's where our feeding therapy comes in. And if you're still finding your way with feeding at the breast or bottle alongside solids, our breastfeeding & lactation support can help too.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes — home visits are available within roughly 40 minutes of Woking, across Surrey, UK, plus online sessions worldwide.

Let's make mealtimes joyful

Confident, calm and safe from the very first spoonful — we'd love to help you get there.

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