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Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed a child with major health benefits for both mothers and babies. the universal breastfeeding logo Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative (HBFI) aims to promote a baby-friendly Halton by encouraging and supporting the Halton community to provide Baby-Friendly Spaces throughout the region. A Baby-Friendly Space is anywhere that welcomes and supports mothers with babies/young children and families.

Why is supporting breastfeeding important?

The majority of children in Canada are breastfed, providing major health benefits to both the child and the family.
Many people choose not to breastfeed outside the comfort of their own home as they feel unsupported breastfeeding in public spaces.
It makes good business sense to support and encourage breastfeeding in Halton as it helps to improve the health of the community.

Why provide a Baby-Friendly Space?

Helps improve the general health and well-being of the Halton community while upholding the law (Ontario Human Rights Code).
Supports families with young children, encouraging loyalty and attracting new customers.
Attracts good publicity and promotes your Baby-Friendly business to the community.

How can you provide a Baby-Friendly Space?

Display the universal breastfeeding logo.
Welcome breastfeeding families and support their legal right to breastfeed anytime and anywhere without being asked to move or cover up.
For those who request privacy, if available, provide a comfortable, clean and private area to feed their child or express milk. Note that washrooms are not a suitable place for anyone to eat, including a breastfeeding child.
Ensure staff are trained to respond to any negative comments regarding breastfeeding by demonstrating support for breastfeeding in public and offering to re-seat the concerned customer rather than the breastfeeding parent.
Support employees who return to work while breastfeeding.

Your Baby-Friendly Space can play an important role in supporting breastfeeding and the general well-being of families within Halton. If you need help to become baby-friendly, including how to become Code compliant, please contact us at info@babyfriendlyhalton.ca.

Page updated July 17, 2019

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Halton Baby-Friendly InitiativeThursday, October 1st, 2020 at 4:09am

The Halton community is coming together online to celebrate Canadian Breastfeeding Week! Please join us all week for information, tips, and overall celebration. ❤️👶🏻👶🏼👶🏽👶🏾👶🏿

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Halton Baby-Friendly InitiativeWednesday, August 26th, 2020 at 12:01am

Posted @withregram • @wholechildco Black Breastfeeding Week begins today and brings awareness to the gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates, both in initiation and duration of breastfeeding.

What we know to be true is that white privilege exists in the breastfeeding community in a very big way:
•CDC data shows that 85% of white women have ever breastfed versus 69% of black women
•Black babies are dying at twice the rate (in some places, nearly triple) the rate of white babies
•A study showed 21% of Black mothers hospitalized for childbirth reported perceptions of poor treatment due to race, ethnicity, cultural background or language
•Many Black communities cannot access support for the best first-food, breastmilk, which is known to reduce the risk of diseases that Black children have the highest rates of including respiratory infections, asthma, childhood obesity + more
•It is also not debatable that breastfeeding advocacy is white female-led. “It unfortunately perpetuates the common misconception that black women don’t breastfeed. It also means that many of the lactation professionals, though well-intentioned, are not culturally competent, sensitive or relevant enough to properly deal with African American moms”- Kimberly Seals Allers- founder of BBW

This is happening in our communities. Everywhere. There is a lot of work to be done here and it extends far beyond this week.
In honour of Black Breastfeeding Week, I will be sending a copy of Free to Breastfeed: Voices of Black Mothers by Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, founder of BBW to the first 5 people who would like to learn more. Simply comment below and I will message you to get your shipping information.
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#blackbreastfeedingweek #blacklivesmatter #bbw20 #reviverestorereclaim

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Halton Baby-Friendly InitiativeSunday, August 16th, 2020 at 3:19pm

Breastfeeding when mothers have suspected or proven COVID-19 by Canadian Paediatric Society | April 6, 2020

Breastfeeding when mothers have suspected or proven COVID-19 | Canadian Paediatric Society

The Canadian Paediatric Society gives permission to print single copies of this document from our website. For permission to reprint or reproduce multiple copies, please see our copyright policy.

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Halton Baby-Friendly InitiativeWednesday, August 12th, 2020 at 3:23pm

Pasteurizing breast milk inactivates SARS-CoV-2 virus, U of T study shows.

Pasteurizing breast milk inactivates SARS-CoV-2 virus, U of T study shows

Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have found that a common technique to pasteurize breast milk inactivates the virus that causes COVID-19, making it safe for use.

utoronto.ca

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