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Ready to start a breastfeeding-friendly childcare program in your area?

The Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare Program Implementation Guide is a user-friendly step-by-step guide for how to implement a breastfeeding-friendly initiative with childcare providers. The guide includes resources, tools, and marketing for how to engage childcare providers, identify champions and potential partners, and make your community more supportive of breastfeeding families!

All of the resources in this guide are available for public download and use. The guide is currently available in English and Spanish.

 

 

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Featured Resource

Why Breastfeeding Matters

"For me, when I see breastfeeding, I give major credit to moms. It is an important bonding moment for mom and baby. I love putting the word out there for a new program that encourages breastfeeding."— Childcare Provider, San Diego, CA

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Program Guide

In the below sections, you will find the Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare Program Implementation Guide in full, as well as by individual sections. Not sure what you are looking for? Explore the Building Blocks section to better understand the program components.

 

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Program Implementation Guide Contents List

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Building Blocks to Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare

Building Block Topic
Building Block One Breastfeeding-Friendly Environment
Building Block Two Training
Building Block Three Storage, Handling, and Feeding
Building Block Four Policies
Building Block Five Offering Resources

Childcare Provider Recognition

Ready to Market Your Program?

Breastfeeding-Friendly San Diego has a full range of modifiable symbols to complement the work your organization is doing. You can add your own city, state, or entity to the symbol.

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