World Breastfeeding Week 2005 - August 1-7

Aug 01, 2005 10:02

World Breastfeeding Week 2005



What is the WBW?
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. Officially it is celebrated from 1-7 August. However, groups may choose other dates to make it a more successful event in their countries.

What is this year's WBW theme all about?
This year’s WBW aims to:

-Draw attention to the value of continuing to breastfeed children to 2 years or beyond.

-Raise awareness of the risks and costs of introducing other foods and drinks to breastfed babies before 6 months, thereby strengthening support for 6 months exclusive breastfeeding.

-Up-date information and ideas about the kinds of other foods and drinks needed by older breastfed babies and young children after 6 months.

-Share ideas for making complementary feeding easier, healthier and a time for learning and love.

FOR MORE INFORMATION...
http://www.waba.org.my/wbw/wbw05/wbw2005.html
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