Clinics: The Holly · Spire London East · Spire Hartswood · Nuffield Brentwood
Dr Neeraj Jain
Consultant Paediatrician

Infant Feeding Support

Up to one in five new families report persistent feeding difficulties. Whatever feeding looks like in your home, practical expert help is here.

How I Can Help

Support for Every Feeding Journey

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, mixed feeding or starting solids — the goal is a thriving baby and a confident, rested family.

Breastfeeding Assessment & Coaching

Latch difficulties, engorgement, mastitis, low supply and pumping strategies — assessed and supported practically.

Mixed Feeding Plans

Combining breast and bottle without losing supply, tailored to your family's routine.

Reflux & Intolerance

Thickened feeds, formula trials and recognition of allergy or lactose intolerance patterns.

Formula Guidance

Choosing an appropriate formula and using paced bottle feeding for comfortable, settled feeds.

Growth Monitoring

Tracking on WHO charts with clear thresholds — weight gain under 125 g per week in the first three months is a flag worth reviewing.

Introduction to Solids

Timing, allergen introduction and baby-led weaning approaches, made simple and safe.

Common Questions

Feeding Questions

When should my baby start solids?

Around six months for most babies, when they can sit with support, hold their head steady and show interest in food. Starting much earlier or later both carry disadvantages — timing is discussed individually at your visit.

How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?

Six to eight wet nappies a day, steady weight gain along their centile and a generally settled baby between feeds are the key reassuring signs.

My baby prefers one breast — is that a problem?

It's common and usually manageable. Positioning changes and expressing on the less-favoured side often resolve it; occasionally it flags something worth examining, which the assessment covers.

Ready for Expert Answers?

Book an appointment with Dr Jain — clear diagnosis, honest reassurance and a plan you can trust.

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