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Messy Munchers

Messy munchers is a short, fun session about what foods to give your baby and when. Come and join us at one of our free sessions and see how easy it can be to wean your baby with a demonstration of fun first foods. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have around weaning. The session lasts approximately 30 minutes and is ideal for parents and carers of babies aged 0-12 months.

Session details

Come along to our free informal sessions for support and information on what, why and how to wean your baby on to solid food.   

July 2026

· North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ, on Tue 7th July, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Lochside community centre, Ayr KA8 9LH, on Tue 14th July, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE, on Tue 28th July, 11.00am – 12.00pm

· North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ, on Tue 4th August, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

August 2026

· Lochside community centre, Ayr KA8 9LH, on Tue 18th August, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE, on Tue 25th August, 11.00am – 12.00pm

September 2026

· North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ, on Tue 8th September, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Lochside community centre, Ayr KA8 9LH, on Tue 15th September, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE, on Tue 29th September, 11.00am – 12.00pm

October 2026

· North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ, on Tue 6th October, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Lochside community centre, Ayr KA8 9LH, on Tue 13th October, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE, on Tue 27th October, 11.00am – 12.00pm

November 2026

· North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ, on Tue 3rd November, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Lochside community centre, Ayr KA8 9LH, on Tue 10th November, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE, on Tue 24th November, 11.00am – 12.00pm

December 2026

· North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ, on Tue 1st December, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

January 2027

· Lochside community centre, Ayr KA8 9LH, on Tue 19th January, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

· Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE, on Tue 26th January, 11.00am – 12.00pm

Patient story

One of the mums who came along to our Messy munchers session tells us what she found useful and how it helped her daughter’s eating habits.

Useful resources

If you would like a copy of any of our resources please contact your Health Visitor or download them below:

We have some helpful weaning tips and recipes on our YouTube Channel.

Why not download our NHS Ayrshire & Arran Healthy Weight App? Available through Google Play or the Apple App store.

Messy muncher weaning series

This is part one of our Messy Munchers, a guide to weaning series. In this video you can learn about what weaning means for you and your baby and when is the best time to do this.
In part two learn how to get your baby off to the best start now that they are showing the signs that they are ready for solid food.
Join us for part three and learn how to move on now that your baby is used to solid food.

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