Concerns associated with breastfeeding in public (such as embarrassment, and negative public attitudes) have been identified as one of the key barriers to breastfeeding. One of the standards to achieve the BFI is to provide women with information about places locally where breastfeeding is known to be welcomed. Our local project aims to encourage more businesses to become baby friendly and promote breastfeeding on their premises.
We aim to approach local businesses about their willingness to become baby friendly. Once agreement has been reached, a sticker identifying that ‘breastfeeding is welcome’ will be displayed. Lists of baby friendly premises will be provided to all women who have had a baby, and updated lists will be available on the project’s web page.
An art competition to design the baby friendly premises sticker has been launched. We want people of all ages (young children through to adults) to design a sticker that is eye catching, and includes the words ‘breastfeeding is welcome’. Key community personnel (such as local councillors and teachers) will judge the entries and prizes will be awarded.
For more info, see the flyer for the art competition which is available to download from 'files' here http://nwnwbabyfriendly.org.uk/files/folders/54/download.aspx - and do get in touch if you still have any questions.
If you require any further information about the competition, please contact Jo Hankinson, Star Buddies Co-ordinator on 07754718000 or via jo@starbuddies.co.uk
If you require more information about the 'Breastfeeding Welcome' sticker and the "Breastfeeding Outside the Home' Inititative, then please contact the Communications Team for the project, via comms@nwnwbabyfriendly.org.uk