Elgin Breastfeeding Group

01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week🤩

Our breastfeeding peer support volunteers give so much to our organisation and our local families.

Our infant feeding peer support volunteer coordinator Adele shared

"This Volunteers’ Week, I want to shine a light on something truly special - our Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteers.

Every day, these incredible individuals give their time, kindness, and lived experience to support families across Grampian, offering a listening ear, a reassuring word and a reminder that no one has to navigate feeding their baby on their own.

They are the friendly face at some of our groups, you might see them in the postnatal wards or they might be the encouraging message in your phone offering calm reassurance and signposting during what can sometimes feel like overwhelming moments.

More babies are receiving breastmilk at 6-8 weeks than ever before. We have much more to do, of course, but that is a significant milestone and peer support has contributed to the achievement of that. We are building a Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland.

Thank you to each and every one of you. You are making a difference."

28/05/2026

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✨ Sunscreen and Breastfeeding ✨

With record-breaking heat expected this week, here's a little reminder that you can use sunscreen as normal while breastfeeding

🌞 Staying safe in the sun:

Most of us don't apply enough sunscreen. Around 6 to 8 teaspoons is the recommended amount to cover your whole body.

For babies under 6 months, sunscreen isn't recommended - keeping them in the shade and out of direct sunlight is the best way to protect them.

For babies 6 months and over, and older children, a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 is recommended, and they should spend the hottest part of the day - usually between 11am and 3pm - in the shade.

Breastfed babies under 6 months do not need extra water - they can be breastfed as many times as they need. If you're bottle feeding, your baby can have small sips of cooled boiled water as they need it.

Babies over 6 months should be offered milk or water with meals. In hot weather, you can offer some extra water outside of mealtimes.
.. And don't forget to keep yourself hydrated!

more information:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/creams/
www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/
www.nhs.uk/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/

✨ Share and stay safe in the sun ✨

[ID: Sunscreen and Breastfeeding. A mum sat breastfeeding under a parasol in a wildflower field, with her smiling friend next to her. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets.]

28/05/2026

Our group is back this morning!

📅 Thursday 28th May
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Wi******er House, Elgin

Drop in any time between 10am and 12pm. You don’t have to need breastfeeding support to come along, but it is available if you need it.

22/05/2026

20/05/2026

Public Health Scotland is reviewing the Ready Steady Baby! resource and would welcome feedback from expectant and new parents across Scotland.

If you are pregnant or have been pregnant / had a baby in the last six months, we would love to hear your views.

You can share your experience by completing a short anonymous survey.

Take the survey: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/SG257RSB

18/05/2026

There will be no breastfeeding group this week (21st May) due to some works being carried out at Wi******er House.

We will be back next Thursday, 28th May at 10am!

See you there!

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

We need to share knowledge because if you don’t know something, you can’t do better. In order to avoid positional asphyxiation, you need a good fit in your babies car seat.

Check out the post & pictures below for more information! ⬇️

At Simply Safe we are not ‘just selling car seats’ we are selling peace of mind, trust, education, and passion!

When you find a car seat retailer you really trust, buying car seats is easy, because if we wouldn’t put our own babies in it - we don’t sell it!

Look at the difference in the positioning, on the left we have the Avionaut Cosmo that starts from £139, an affordable, and supportive seat for your baby.

On the right we have the popular Nuna P**a, which comes up £100 more in price, with the offering that your baby can’t breathe very well, with their chin shoved into the chest.

What would you choose?

🤰 Tag any pregnant ladies you know, share knowledge, knowledge is power!

https://www.simplysafecarseats.co.uk

10/05/2026

Week Commencing 11th May - we have a few updates this week

🤱🏻Forres is on this week
🤱 It's the second Wednesday of the month so Banchory is on!

Come along to one of our friendly Breastfeeding Groups across Grampian to connect, share, and if you need it, get support from trained peer supporters and other parents.

👶 Whether you're expecting, just starting out, or well into your feeding journey, our groups are here for you.
💬 Chat and ask questions with others who understand.
📍 Local, free, and open to all, no need to book**, just drop in!
✨ Because every feeding journey deserves support, encouragement, and community.

📅 Check out our group times and locations here. For the most up to date details and to be kept up to date with any changes, join your local group's page / group or connect with your local peer supporter before going along ⬇

**booking is required for two of our groups - Inverurie and Costa Woodend due to the space available. There is no cost for booking.

Inverurie Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inverurie-breastfeeding-group-tickets-1345080856049
Costa Aberdeen Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breastfeeding-group-costa-tickets-1000633681277