bc baby-friendly network

The theme for the 2004 event was "Exclusive Breastfeeding: the Gold Standard - Safe, Sound, Sustainable"

Each year, the BCBFN collates a variety of materials to assist you in planning your World Breastfeeding Week Event.

From posters, to brochures to power point presentations, there's something here for all your WBW needs!

We hope you find these materials helpful and welcome your feedback.

World Breastfeeding Week 2004 Poster^PDF

Just One Bottle Won't Hurt - or Will It?^PDF
Article by Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC on Supplementation of the Breastfed Baby.

Breastfeeding - listed FIRST in public health strategy to reduce Obesity^PDF
A summary of the recent report of the Canadian Public Health Initiative.

Towards Healthy Environments for Children - Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding in a contaminated environment^PDF
This FAQ Sheet emerged out of the combined efforts of breastfeeding and environmental health and justice groups in addressing breastfeeding in a contaminated environment.

Dads Breastfeed?
Full color poster reinforcing the important role of dad in the breastfeeding relationship.

Dad's Tools Poster^PDF
Essential tips and skills for dads.

Babies Love to be Carried - A SLING Makes it Easy^PDF Letter from Baby to Mom^PDF
Clear, simple instructions on using a baby sling properly, and a charming letter from baby to mom.

Will Your Baby Be at Risk of Developing Food Allergies?^PDF
Beautiful poster on a timely topic. Comes in two sizes. For 11x17 select the link above. For printing on 8.5x11 paper, select this version.

Cultural Perspectives Role-Play^PDF
An educational tool for breastfeeding counsellors, nurses, lactation consultants etc. to explore the role of culture in breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Curriculum for Preschool Students^PDF
A tool to teach young children about breastfeeding.

WABA Action Folder^PDF
The 2004 Action Folder from the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action

LINKS

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
includes downloadable action folders and calendars in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese

Internation Lactation Consultant Association
ILCA members can download the World Breastfeeding Week Kit for FREE

INFACT Canada
Action Kit is available now

Additional helpful material may be found at
Breastfeeding Committe for Canada
La Leche League Canada
La Leche League International