First Steps Nutrition Trust
@1stepsnutrition.bsky.social
We are a UK NGO providing evidence based information & resources about good nutrition from pre-conception to 5 years. This account is managed by First Steps Director Dr Vicky Sibson
Want to know what we got up to last month?
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Want to know what we got up to last month?
📰 On Wednesday 19 November 2025 the landmark three-paper Lancet Series on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Human Health will be launched at an event at the Royal College of Physicians in London, as well as online. ➡️
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
📰 On Wednesday 19 November 2025 the landmark three-paper Lancet Series on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Human Health will be launched at an event at the Royal College of Physicians in London, as well as online. ➡️
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Misinformation
review focuses on:
-role of disinformation for profit - antiscience policy
- how & why disinfo is increasing
Interventions:
- greater focus on framing
- strategies for “prebunking” of predictable narratives
- denormalization
- countermarketing
Misinformation
review focuses on:
-role of disinformation for profit - antiscience policy
- how & why disinfo is increasing
Interventions:
- greater focus on framing
- strategies for “prebunking” of predictable narratives
- denormalization
- countermarketing
The Politics and Profit of Disinformation in Public Health
Disinformation is a coordinated or deliberate effort to knowingly circulate misinformation (i.e., false information) to gain money, power, or reputation. While most public health research has focused ...
www.annualreviews.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
Misinformation
review focuses on:
-role of disinformation for profit - antiscience policy
- how & why disinfo is increasing
Interventions:
- greater focus on framing
- strategies for “prebunking” of predictable narratives
- denormalization
- countermarketing
Misinformation
review focuses on:
-role of disinformation for profit - antiscience policy
- how & why disinfo is increasing
Interventions:
- greater focus on framing
- strategies for “prebunking” of predictable narratives
- denormalization
- countermarketing
📰 Want to keep up to date with the latest news and research about infant and child feeding?
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 AM
📰 Want to keep up to date with the latest news and research about infant and child feeding?
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
Our November newsletter was published last week. Here are the highlights… ➡️
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Next Yafa Ajweh and Reem Al Soufi of the Gaza Infant Nutrition Alliance (GINA) will be speaking about S-upporting, protecting & sustaining breastfeeding in conflict zones
Al Soufi begins by speaking about how bf her daughter in October 2023 moved her to work to support other parents #BFConf
Al Soufi begins by speaking about how bf her daughter in October 2023 moved her to work to support other parents #BFConf
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Next Yafa Ajweh and Reem Al Soufi of the Gaza Infant Nutrition Alliance (GINA) will be speaking about S-upporting, protecting & sustaining breastfeeding in conflict zones
Al Soufi begins by speaking about how bf her daughter in October 2023 moved her to work to support other parents #BFConf
Al Soufi begins by speaking about how bf her daughter in October 2023 moved her to work to support other parents #BFConf
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Welcome back after lunch. Vicky Sibson of @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social is chairing this afternoon's session. Karen Read is speaking now about 10 years of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards #BFConf
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Welcome back after lunch. Vicky Sibson of @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social is chairing this afternoon's session. Karen Read is speaking now about 10 years of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards #BFConf
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Day 1 cont: ...& Brittal Stordal
On Day 2: @vicky-thomas.bsky.social from HIFN, @jameskinross.bsky.social, @philbakernz.bsky.social, @drnaomidowibclc.bsky.social, Illiyin Morrison, @ndzitina.bsky.social, Matt Lenny from North Somerset Council, Gill Thomson & Victoria Hall Moran & Anne Woods!
On Day 2: @vicky-thomas.bsky.social from HIFN, @jameskinross.bsky.social, @philbakernz.bsky.social, @drnaomidowibclc.bsky.social, Illiyin Morrison, @ndzitina.bsky.social, Matt Lenny from North Somerset Council, Gill Thomson & Victoria Hall Moran & Anne Woods!
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Day 1 cont: ...& Brittal Stordal
On Day 2: @vicky-thomas.bsky.social from HIFN, @jameskinross.bsky.social, @philbakernz.bsky.social, @drnaomidowibclc.bsky.social, Illiyin Morrison, @ndzitina.bsky.social, Matt Lenny from North Somerset Council, Gill Thomson & Victoria Hall Moran & Anne Woods!
On Day 2: @vicky-thomas.bsky.social from HIFN, @jameskinross.bsky.social, @philbakernz.bsky.social, @drnaomidowibclc.bsky.social, Illiyin Morrison, @ndzitina.bsky.social, Matt Lenny from North Somerset Council, Gill Thomson & Victoria Hall Moran & Anne Woods!
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It's this week! @unicef-uk.bsky.social's Annual #BabyFriendlyConference is back in person in Telford Wednesday & Thursday at the #TelfordInternationalCentre. If you can't make it follow along here & with #BFConf. Timetable www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly...
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It's this week! @unicef-uk.bsky.social's Annual #BabyFriendlyConference is back in person in Telford Wednesday & Thursday at the #TelfordInternationalCentre. If you can't make it follow along here & with #BFConf. Timetable www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly...
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We'll be hearing on Day 1 from @profamcf.bsky.social, Philip Goodwin from @unicef-uk.bsky.social, Shereen Fisher from Baby Friendly UK, Anna Byrom from @all4maternity.bsky.social, @aaloysius.bsky.social, Vicky Sibson from @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social, Yafa Ajweh & Reem Al Soufi from GINA... #BFConf
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We'll be hearing on Day 1 from @profamcf.bsky.social, Philip Goodwin from @unicef-uk.bsky.social, Shereen Fisher from Baby Friendly UK, Anna Byrom from @all4maternity.bsky.social, @aaloysius.bsky.social, Vicky Sibson from @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social, Yafa Ajweh & Reem Al Soufi from GINA... #BFConf
❗ We’ve updated our Eating Well for New Mums guide, last updated in 2020, to reflect the latest advice and support for new mums.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
❗ We’ve updated our Eating Well for New Mums guide, last updated in 2020, to reflect the latest advice and support for new mums.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
The guide highlights the importance of eating well for new mums and answers some FAQs new breastfeeding mums may have about eating and drinking.
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We’re really pleased to see this article published in the @BMJ today!
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We’re really pleased to see this article published in the @BMJ today!
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We’re really pleased to see this article published in the @BMJ today!
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💥 Celebrity chefs including Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall supporting our campaign to double bean consumption!
And several major businesses have already pledged to #BangInSomeBeans
Join the movement: ➡️ bit.ly/47wdTiW
And several major businesses have already pledged to #BangInSomeBeans
Join the movement: ➡️ bit.ly/47wdTiW
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
💥 Celebrity chefs including Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall supporting our campaign to double bean consumption!
And several major businesses have already pledged to #BangInSomeBeans
Join the movement: ➡️ bit.ly/47wdTiW
And several major businesses have already pledged to #BangInSomeBeans
Join the movement: ➡️ bit.ly/47wdTiW
🎃 Halloween is here but do your children's treats contain artificial food colours? Some azo dyes can cause hyperactivity.
October 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
🎃 Halloween is here but do your children's treats contain artificial food colours? Some azo dyes can cause hyperactivity.
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Yesterday @itvnews.bsky.social reported how extortionate formula costs are putting babies at risk.
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social urged the UK govt to implement the @cmagovuk.bsky.social's recommendations to make the formula market fairer.
Doing so will also protect breastfeeding.
bit.ly/48TOxfG
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social urged the UK govt to implement the @cmagovuk.bsky.social's recommendations to make the formula market fairer.
Doing so will also protect breastfeeding.
bit.ly/48TOxfG
Sikh community calls for help after reports of racially aggravated attacks | ITV News Central (West)
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October 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Yesterday @itvnews.bsky.social reported how extortionate formula costs are putting babies at risk.
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social urged the UK govt to implement the @cmagovuk.bsky.social's recommendations to make the formula market fairer.
Doing so will also protect breastfeeding.
bit.ly/48TOxfG
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social urged the UK govt to implement the @cmagovuk.bsky.social's recommendations to make the formula market fairer.
Doing so will also protect breastfeeding.
bit.ly/48TOxfG
Listen from 9.45 for a feature on the harm being caused by DHSC inaction on high infant formula prices m.youtube.com/watch?v=GaMk... @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
Sikh community calls for help after reports of racially aggravated attacks | ITV News Central (West)
YouTube video by ITV News In Full
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October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Listen from 9.45 for a feature on the harm being caused by DHSC inaction on high infant formula prices m.youtube.com/watch?v=GaMk... @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
It’s hard to believe this is the UK in 2025
⚠️ Millions of families across the country are struggling to feed themselves and are:
🔹 Cutting back on food
🔹 Skipping meals
🔹 Going entire days without eating
Learn more in our latest podcast: tinyurl.com/y3mvuhwf
🔹 Cutting back on food
🔹 Skipping meals
🔹 Going entire days without eating
Learn more in our latest podcast: tinyurl.com/y3mvuhwf
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It’s hard to believe this is the UK in 2025
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Every month that passes without a government response to the inappropriate marketing of infant formula is another missed opportunity to protect babies' health and families from profit greed.
October 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Every month that passes without a government response to the inappropriate marketing of infant formula is another missed opportunity to protect babies' health and families from profit greed.
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📢 Around 290,000 children aged under five are due to miss out on the government's upcoming Free School Meals expansion unless nurseries and childcare settings are included!
Read about Bremner & Co report findings in today's
@the-independent.com ⬇️
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Read about Bremner & Co report findings in today's
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Nearly 300,000 disadvantaged young children set to miss out on free meals
Exclusive: Experts warns Labour’s free school meal expansion will skip over a key cohort of disadvantaged children
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October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
📢 Around 290,000 children aged under five are due to miss out on the government's upcoming Free School Meals expansion unless nurseries and childcare settings are included!
Read about Bremner & Co report findings in today's
@the-independent.com ⬇️
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Read about Bremner & Co report findings in today's
@the-independent.com ⬇️
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...