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Weaning & Starting Solids · South East London

Weaning Support in South East London

Specialist weaning support for families in Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Deptford, Peckham, Borough and nearby, at home, at nursery or online.

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Starting solids can raise lots of questions: when to start, which foods, how much gagging is normal, and what to do when your baby refuses. Weaning support from a feeding specialist gives you clear, practical answers that fit your family.

We support families across Southwark and north Lewisham, including Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Canada Water, Deptford, New Cross, central Peckham, Borough and Walworth, with home visits, nursery visits and online sessions.

Areas We Cover

Home, nursery visits in these areas, and online sessions wherever you are. Visits depend on therapist availability, and we'll confirm what we can offer when you get in touch.

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe

Bermondsey, South Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Canada Water and Surrey Quays

SE16SE1

Borough, Elephant & Walworth

Borough, London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Walworth

SE1SE17

Deptford & New Cross

Deptford, New Cross and New Cross Gate

SE8SE14

Peckham

Central Peckham

Peckham, Peckham Rye and Queens Road Peckham

SE15

Nearby? Visits may be possible

We can support families in these areas online, and home, nursery or school visits may be possible depending on your exact location. Get in touch and we'll let you know what we can offer.

  • Central Greenwich
  • Lewisham
  • Brockley
  • Nunhead
  • Camberwell
  • East Dulwich
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Further away? We offer online weaning support across the UK.

What We Help With

Specialist support across South East London.

When and how to start solids
Gagging, retching and worries about choking
Baby-led weaning: what it means and how to do it safely
Moving from smooth purees to lumps and finger foods
Difficulties with lumpy purees
Babies who refuse solids or seem uninterested
Early fussy eating
Weaning with complex health needs
Making mealtimes enjoyable for the whole family

How We See Families

Home visits

We visit families at home across South East London, so we can see your child in their everyday space and build strategies that fit your family.

Nursery visits

With your permission, we can visit your baby's nursery or childminder to support staff with weaning at mealtimes.

Online sessions

Online sessions are available wherever you live, and fit easily around work, naps and school runs.

Working Alongside Your Local Team

Your health visitor is often your first port of call for weaning questions. We'll work alongside them and your GP, and with your consent keep them updated, so you get clear, consistent advice.

South East London is full of food from all over the world. We love helping babies explore the dishes your family enjoys, adapting textures safely so your baby can share in the food you grew up with.

Pricing

Weaning Support

In Person£150
Online£90

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In-person prices include home, nursery visits within our visiting area. Get in touch if you're unsure which option is right for you.

Weaning Support in South East London: FAQs

Is there a private weaning specialist in South East London who does home visits?
Yes. Learn to Feed offers private weaning support across South East London, including Bermondsey, Borough, Deptford and Peckham, with home visits, nursery visits and online sessions, depending on therapist availability. Our therapists are HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapists specialising in infant feeding. A weaning support session is £150 in person or £90 online. Get in touch to book.
Can I wean my baby onto our family's cultural foods?
Absolutely. Babies can enjoy a wide range of family foods with a few simple adaptations, such as avoiding added salt, adapting spice levels gradually and offering safe textures and shapes for your baby's stage. We'll help you adapt your family's meals so your baby can join in safely and confidently.
Do you offer weaning support in Bermondsey, South Bermondsey and Rotherhithe?
Yes. We offer home and nursery visits across Bermondsey & Rotherhithe, including Bermondsey, South Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Canada Water and Surrey Quays (SE16, SE1), as well as online sessions.
Do you offer weaning support in Borough, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle?
Yes. We offer home and nursery visits across Borough, Elephant & Walworth, including Borough, London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Walworth (SE1, SE17), as well as online sessions.
Do you offer weaning support in Deptford, New Cross and New Cross Gate?
Yes. We offer home and nursery visits across Deptford & New Cross, including Deptford, New Cross and New Cross Gate (SE8, SE14), as well as online sessions.
Do you offer weaning support in Peckham, Peckham Rye and Queens Road Peckham?
Yes. We offer home and nursery visits across Peckham, including Peckham, Peckham Rye and Queens Road Peckham (SE15), as well as online sessions.
I'm in Central Greenwich, Lewisham, Brockley, Nunhead, Camberwell and East Dulwich. Can you still help?
Yes. A visit may be possible depending on your exact location and therapist availability. Get in touch and we'll let you know what we can offer. We can always support you online.

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Calmer, more confident weaning

Whether your baby is gagging, refusing lumps or you just want a confident start, let's find the right next step for your family.

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