Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in

16/02/2026

Come and join us tomorrow for a chat and a cup of tea, meet with other parents or get some support with feeding - please be aware we may be in an upstairs room this week.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

15/02/2026

really helpful video of a baby feeding at the breast ...

09/02/2026

Do join us tomorrow at Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in 10:30-12:00 at Hanover Community Centre - we meet every Tuesday.

Come for a chat and a cup of tea, socialise with other parents or get some support with feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

09/02/2026

follow the link in the post to find out which products are affected ...

We know many parents and caregivers will be worried after seeing news about infant formula recalls over the weekend. Here's what you need to know:

Most formula is safe. Only some batches of Cow & Gate, Aptamil, and Nestlé SMA have been recalled. If your formula is not on the recall list, it is safe to use.

You can check our website for a full list of affected products.

The affected batches are unlikely to still be on shop shelves but may be in your cupboard. If you have an affected batch, do not use it. You can return it to the store and exchange it for an unaffected batch.

Find out more and sign up for recall alerts: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/infant-formula-recalls

07/02/2026

just in case you were wondering ...

31/01/2026

a handy table and some info about storing breastmilk ...

How to safely store your breastmilk 🥛

Today, we’re sharing our helpful table showing how to safely store your breastmilk.

Did you know?
Breastmilk can be transported within the safe storage times, as long as storage temperatures are maintained. However, previously frozen milk should be used immediately once fully defrosted.

You can find more information on storing breastmilk on our website, including:

✨ Travelling with your breastmilk
✨ Freezing your breastmilk
✨ Reheating your breastmilk
✨ Variations in recommendations

👉 www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/continuing-the-breastfeeding-journey/expressing-and-storing-breastmilk/

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[ID: Safe Storage Table - Milk. Place. Maximum Time. Fresh Breastmilk including colostrum. Room temperature. 6 hours. Fridge at 5°C-10°C. 3 days. Fridge at 4°C or lower. 5 days. If temperature rises above 4°C after 3 days then use within 6 hours. Frozen breastmilk. Freezer at-18°C or lower. 6 months. Defrosting breastmilk. When defrosting in the fridge. Usually takes 12 hours to defrost, use as soon as fully defrosted. When defrosting outside the fridge. Use as soon as full defrosted.]

26/01/2026

Come and join us tomorrow for a chat and a cup of tea, socialise with other parents or get some support with feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

26/01/2026

important information ...

IYCMI one specific batch of Danone's "Aptamil First Infant Formula" (800g) known to be contaminated with the toxin cereulide, is being recalled as of Friday 23rd January. The batch number and key advice is provided in this Food Standards Agency alert: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-03-2026.

This is in addition to the ongoing recall of a range of Nestle formula milks marketed under the brand names "SMA" and "Little Steps" since January 6th, see more here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2026-update-1.

STOP using any affected batches and contact your GP or call 111 if your baby is sick.

It is OK to switch between infant formula brands, but consult a health professional for advice on switching between brands of specialised infant milks.

Advice for parents using formula can be found on www.firststepsnutrition.org.

Info for health workers on all formula milks on the UK market can be found on www.infantmilkinfo.org.

25/01/2026

... an opportunity to share your experiences and help shape the future

19/01/2026

Do join us tomorrow at Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in 10:30-12:00 at Hanover Community Centre - we meet every Tuesday.
Come for a chat and a cup of tea, socialise with other parents or get some support with feeding.
Partners, older children and family support welcome.
Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.
Look forward to seeing you there!

19/01/2026

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies.
🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿🤱

From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let's all step up to support mums!