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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.   

January 2026

  • Lochside Community Centre, Ayr KA8 9LH on Wed 21st Jan, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE on Tue 27th Jan, 11.00am – 12.00pm

February 2026

  • North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ on Tue 3rd Feb, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Lochside Community Centre, Ayr KA8 9LH on Tue 17th Feb, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE on Tue 24th Feb, 11.00am – 12.00pm

March 2026

  • North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ on Tue 3rd March, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Lochside Community Centre, Ayr KA8 9LH on Tue 17th March, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE on Wed 25th March, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

April 2026

  • North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ on Tue 7th April, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Lochside Community Centre, Ayr KA8 9LH on Tue 21st April, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE on Tue 28th April, 11.00am – 12.00pm

May 2026

  • North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ on Tue 12th May, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Lochside Community Centre, Ayr KA8 9LH on Tue 19th May, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE on Tue 26th May, 11.00am – 12.00pm

June 2026

  • North West Kilmarnock Centre, KA3 1NQ on Tue 2nd June, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Lochside Community Centre, Ayr KA8 9LH on Tue 16th June, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
  • Fullarton Connexions, Irvine KA12 8PE on Tue 30th June, 1.00pm – 2.00pm

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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