Children's voices used to promote breastfeeding

A series of videos have been created to promote breastfeeding to parents in Hull

A series of videos using the voices of local children have been produced to promote breastfeeding in Hull.

They were made after talking to primary school children in areas of the city where rates of breastfeeding were low.

The answers were used in the films made by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Hull City Council Public Health unit.

The trust said rates of breastfeeding of babies aged six weeks in the city stands at 47%.

Ellie Talbot-Imber, infant feeding lead at the trust, said the increase in breastfeeding in Hull "has been incredible".

"As we push closer to half of our families now breastfeeding at six weeks, this new resource will help support our next steps," she said.

"The videos we are now able to share are testament to the impact of educating primary school children in the value of breastfeeding.

"They speak with such knowledge and interest, which is going to have a hugely positive effect on our future generations."

The videos join other existing initiatives such as the Milk Trail, a guide to breastfeeding-friendly venues throughout the city.

In July, Hull City Council's family hub network, which hosts free activity sessions at 12 locations, was given a "certificate of commitment" by the international humanitarian aid organisation Unicef.

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