Welcome!

By On July 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Toronto Breastfeeding Network welcomes you. We are a group of non-profit and community organizations that support breastfeeding promotion in the city of Toronto.

On Saturday September 29, 2012, the Toronto Breastfeeding Network will host the 6th Annual Breastfeeding Challenge at the East York Civic Centre.

Join us for a day of free family activities [...]

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What a day!

By On October 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Thank you to Carrie Duncan at Four Bees Photography for the beautiful photos and slide show! If you have your own photos to submit, please email them to info@latchlactation.com and we’ll share them too.

The final count is 62 moms and babies and another 69 moms attending from off site! Thank you to everyone [...]

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Can’t make the Challenge? You still count!

By On September 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We’d love to have everyone in the community join us on Saturday, but if you just can’t make it, you and your baby can still count. Click on the button below and let us know that you breastfed your baby at 11am!
Fill Out My Form!

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Breastfeeding Photos – sign up early

By On September 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We are very excited to welcome photographer Carrie Duncan from Four Bees Photography to the Breastfeeding Challenge.
Carrie is volunteering her time to photograph the event for us. In addition, she is offering a free breastfeeding photo for moms! A limited number of sittings will be available – make sure you sign up [...]

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Countdown to the 2012 count!

By On September 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

We’re excited to welcome all of Toronto’s breastfeeding families at the 12th annual Toronto Breastfeeding Challenge on Saturday September 29th!

The Challenge is back at the East York Civic Centre – plenty of parking (car and stroller!) and easy access via TTC. Click on the sidebar for directions.

It’s shaping up to be the [...]

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Call for Committee Members

By On January 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Are you passionate about breastfeeding? Do you enjoy planning community events?

Get involved in the Toronto Breastfeeding Committee and help us make 2012 the best breastfeeding challenge ever!

The committee is made up of individuals, community groups and health agencies who are committed to encouraging and celebrating breastfeeding in Toronto. Monthly meetings are generally held [...]

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2012 Breastfeeding Challenge – Save the Date!

By On January 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

UPDATED (02/20/2012): The 2012 Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge is  scheduled for Saturday September 29th 2012 at the East York Civic Centre.

 

The 2012 Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge is  scheduled for Saturday October 6th 2012 at the North York Civic Centre.

Volunteers are needed to help plan the day and staff the event – please contact michelle@branco.ca [...]

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What a beautiful crowd!

Thank you!

By On October 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Toronto Breastfeeding Challenge! We counted 90 mothers and 92 babies/children – with more than 150 mothers calling their participation through our web forms as well as our member organization networks such as Babies Best Start.

While the final numbers are being verified by the Quintessence foundation, [...]

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By On October 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Breastfeeding Challenge Press Release

By On September 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Toronto mothers set sights on first place in global breastfeeding challenge

September 25, 2011 – TORONTO— On Saturday October 1 at 11 a.m., breastfeeding mothers from across Toronto will gather in the spirit of friendly competition to breastfeed their babies in the global Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge. In its 11th year, the Breastfeeding [...]

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Can’t make the Breastfeeding Challenge?

By On September 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Even if you can’t make it to the 2011 Toronto Breastfeeding Challenge at East York Civic Centre in person, you can still participate!

At 11am on Saturday October 1, breastfeed your child – then come back and let us know. Submissions through the web form and our phone line (416-760-3363) will be counted in the [...]

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