When to start
NHS guidance is to start solid food at around six months, when a baby can sit up with support, hold their head steady and bring food to their mouth. Milk stays the main source of nutrition for the first year.
Purées or baby-led?
Spoon-fed purées give you control over quantity; baby-led weaning offers soft finger foods and lets the baby set the pace. Many families do both, and so do we — we follow whichever approach you're using at home so your baby isn't switching between two systems.
Allergens and safety
Common allergens are introduced one at a time, at home first, then recorded on your child's plan with us. Our kitchens hold a 5-star food hygiene rating and every allergy or dietary requirement is written into an individual plan shared with the room team.
Related guides for parents
Childminder or nursery: which suits your family?
An honest comparison of cost, flexibility, ratios and social time.
Proposed childcare funding changes in Wales
What the proposed expansion of funded hours could mean for Cardiff and Newport families.
How the Childcare Offer for Wales works
30 funded hours for 3 and 4 year olds in Cardiff and Newport, and how we split them across term time and holidays.
The Curriculum for Wales in the early years
The six areas of learning and how they look through play in a nursery room.
You may also want to see nursery fees and funded hours or read parents' most-asked questions.
Come and see us in person
Book a visit to our Cardiff or Newport nursery — we'll show you the rooms, the garden and the food.