Returning to work or school after having a baby is often a difficult time for any parent. Communicating with and having support from your employer and child care provider can help you continue to breastfeed longer and allow you to reach your breastfeeding goals.
Tips for Starting your Breastfed Baby in Child Care
A toolkit for Colorado parents/guardians.
Consejos para que Su Bebe Comience a ir a la Guarderia.
Colorado lactation friendly recognized child care providers
Find a child care provider that has received statewide recognition for having supportive policies and practices, including people trained to support your breastfeeding family.
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Tip sheet for how to find a lactation friendly provider in your community.
Parents and families - helpful information and links.
Lactation friendly child care provider - information and resources.
Supportive breastfeeding information
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Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition - handouts, resources and materials, including state lactation laws and breastfeeding events.
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Life with Breastfeeding - toolkit for parents | Tu Vida y la Lactancia.
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Boulder County – toolkits and local resources.
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Colorado WIC - Find your local WIC clinic for breastfeeding support, education, breast pumps, healthy foods, nutrition education, and more.
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Office on Women's Health: breastfeeding tips and workplace support or call 1-800-994-9662 from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. MT, Monday-Friday.
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La Leche League – Find local breastfeeding support groups, breastfeeding handouts and tips addressing common breastfeeding issues.
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KellyMom - provides general breastfeeding information and resources.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Breastfeeding - national guidelines and recommendations, handling and storage, policies, FAQs and more.
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Zero to Three – Child care resources for families.
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Bright Futures resources for families.
Lactation toolkits and resources
Colorado breastfeeding laws
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
Breastfeeding in the workplace
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