Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care
What is Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care?
Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding is an important part of public health. The Department's Child and Adult Care Food Program encourages child care centers and family day care homes to support breastfeeding families and recognizes these providers with a Breastfeeding Friendly designation.
Why should I look for child care that is designated as breastfeeding friendly?
- You will be welcome to breastfeed your child in a designated center or home.
- You will receive care from staff who are trained to provide information and support to help you continue to breastfeed when you return to work or school.
- You will receive accurate information about breastfeeding.
Where can I find Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care?
Where can I find more information on Breastfeeding?
- United States Department of Agriculture's Breastfed Babies Welcome Here! A Mother's Guide
This guide will help parents and breastfed babies get ready for child care. - www.lalecheleague.org
LaLeche League International. - www.breastfeedingpartners.org
This site provides information for breastfeeding mothers and their families, pregnant women, peer counselors and the WIC program.
