Building Blocks to Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare What is BFSD?This short video walks you through all the information you need to know to become a recognized BFSD childcare partner! Building Block 1: Create a Breastfeeding-Friendly Environment Breastfeeding families are encouraged to breastfeed onsiteFamilies and employees are provided a non-restroom space to breastfeed or pump Setting Up a Breastfeeding Space in Childcare (English/Spanish) Lactation Room Options AIA Lactation Room Design Building Block 1: Create a Breastfeeding-Friendly EnvironmentTrain all employees on breastfeeding-friendly practicesTrainings include: benefits of breastfeeding, handling and storing breast milk, paced bottle feeding, creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment, policy/ procedure development, and parent engagement and support Resources:To complete the BFSD training in English, click hereTo find details about the next in person training, click herePara completar el entrenamiento de BFSD en español, haga clic aquí Building Block 3: Implement Proper Storage, Handling, and Feeding of Breast Milk Provide refrigerator and freezer space for storage of breast milkInstruct breastfeeding families on how to properly label and store breast milkProvide an individual feeding plan for all infants under 18 months Resources Infant Feeding Plan (Eng/Span) Guidelines for Storing Breastmilk Refrigerator Magnet (Eng/Span) Child and Adult Food Program Infant Meal Pattern (Eng/Span) California Infant Feeding Guide (Spanish) California Infant Feeding Guide (English) Building Block 4: Adopt Written Policies Supporting Breastfeeding Families and Employees Adopt a written policy and communicate it to both breastfeeding families and employeesProvide appropriate break time for employees to pump or breastfeed Resources Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare Policy (Eng/Span) Sample Lactation Accommodation Policy for Employers Building Block 5: Offer Breastfeeding Resources to Families and Employees Provide breastfeeding resources for familiesProvide breastfeeding resources for employees Resources:California Breastfeeding Coalition ResourcesInformation on Enrolling in Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition – Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Six Key Laws for Parents (Eng/Span) Infant Feeding Cues (English) Infant Feeding Cues (Spanish) WIC- Let Your Baby Set the Pace for Bottle Feeding Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School (WIC-Spanish) Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School (WIC-English) Ready to become a recognized Breastfeeding-Friendly San Diego childcare partner? Visit the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition to complete your nomination!
