Building Blocks to Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare
What is BFSD?
This short video walks will guide you through the process to becoming a recognized Breastfeeding-Friendly San Diego childcare partner !
Building Block 1: Create a Breastfeeding-Friendly Environment
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- Breastfeeding families are encouraged to breastfeed onsite
- Families and employees are provided a non-restroom space to breastfeed or pump
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Building Block 2: Provide Employee Training to Support Breastfeeding
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- Train all employees on breastfeeding-friendly practices
- Trainings 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
Building Block 3: Implement Proper Storage, Handling, and Feeding of Breast Milk
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- Provide refrigerator and freezer space for storage of breast milk
- Instruct breastfeeding families on how to properly label and store breast milk
- Provide an individual feeding plan for all infants under 18 months
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Building Block 4: Adopt Written Policies Supporting Breastfeeding Families and Employees
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- Adopt a written policy and communicate it to both breastfeeding families and employees
- Provide appropriate break time for employees to pump or breastfeed
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Building Block 5: Offer Breastfeeding Resources to Families and Employees
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- Provide breastfeeding resources for families
- Provide breastfeeding resources for employees
Ready to become a recognized Breastfeeding-Friendly San Diego childcare partner?
Visit the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition to complete your nomination!