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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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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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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RSVP here!

By On September 18, 2011 · 1 Comment

Coming? Let us know and share with your friends on Facebook:

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Posters

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What is the Latch-On Challenge?

By On September 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Latch-On Challenge is an annual event created by the Quintessence Foundation to bring together breastfeeding mothers. In the spirit of friendly competition, the goal is get the most mothers nursing their babies at the same time (11am on October 1) around the world.

In 2010, 4,373 children at 272 sites in 18 countries around [...]

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Breastfeeding Challenge & Breastfeeding Benefits Walk

By On September 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

On Saturday October 1, the Toronto Breastfeeding Network will host the 7th Annual Toronto Latch-On Challenge, followed by the La Leche League Toronto Chapter Breastfeeding Benefits Walk.

What time?

9:30      Registration

10:00    Fashion Show

10:30   Welcomes & Lucky Draws

10:59   COUNTDOWN

11:01    More Lucky Draws

11:20   Lunch & Workshops

12:30  La Leche League [...]

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