Local infant feeding support groups
Support groups, locations and times listed.
Join our infant feeding groups - a welcoming space for parents and babies to connect, learn and grow together. Drop in for a chat, free of charge. Get feeding support, guidance, and meet other parents in a relaxed, supportive environment.
See also our Map of breastfeeding-friendly venues and support groups for locations of these groups.
Weekly group locations and times
For groups marked Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) only, contact:
- email info@calachildcare.co.uk
- phone 01463 222 569
The CALA Baby Bistro, in partnership with NHS Highland, provides a free, friendly space for families with young babies to access peer support with infant feeding, and connect with others in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Dingwall
- When: Every Wednesday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
- Where: Dingwall Community Centre - Old Academy Buildings, Tulloch Street IV15 9JZ - location on Google Maps
- Who: CALA - Baby and Beyond
Inverness
- When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am to 11:00am
- Where: Raigmore Community Centre - 125 Ashton Road IV2 3UY - location on Google Maps
- Who: CALA - Baby and Beyond
- When: Every Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30am
- Where: Kinmylies SAC Centre - Janitor's House, Kinmylies Primary School, Assynt Road IV3 8PB - location on Google Maps
- Who: CALA - Baby and Beyond
- When: Every Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am
- Where: Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre - Somme Road IV2 3YB - location on Google Maps
- When: Every Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am
- Where: Charleston Academy Community Complex - Kinmylies IV3 8ET - location on Google Maps
- When: Every Friday, 10:00am to 11:00am
- Where: James Cameron Community Centre - 14 Limetree Avenue, Dalneigh IV3 5RH - location on Google Maps
- Who: CALA - Baby and Beyond
Nairn
- When: Every Thursday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
- Where: Junior World Early Learning and Childcare - Community Centre, Millbank Crescent IV12 4QB - location on Google Maps
- Who: CALA - Baby and Beyond
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Breastfeeding support services
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Local infant feeding support groups
Support groups, locations and times listed.
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Map of breastfeeding-friendly venues and support groups
Use our interactive map to find a Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme venue, or a local infant feeding support group.