It's World Breastfeeding week! World Breastfeeding week was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF policy makers to promote breastfeeding and healthy babies. It has been occurring the first week in August for the past 20 years. It is currently celebrated in over 120 countries! There are a whole slew of activities taking place around the world and Southern California is no exception! You can find more information about what is happening at worldbreastfeedingweek.org.
I won't be in town for these activities, but if I were here I would be attending Boobie Palooza in Costa Mesa! Boobie Palooza seems especially fun! It is a family event brought to you by Berlin Wellness Group and The Pump Station! You will find speakers, a chair massage, raffles and even a beer garden at this event! Papa is a Rolling Stone will also be there. Papa is a Rolling Stone is a Daddy and Me (moms welcome too) music class by two professional musicians. I can't wait for my little guy to attend one of these sessions in Los Angeles! You can find additional information about Boobie Palooza at www.boobie-palooza.com.
Le Leche League of South Orange County celebrates Breastfeeding = Communication, a family fun day in Laguna Beach! Here you will find music, games, crafts and fun!
Another Southern California event is Talk to Me. It's an open mic celebration in Long Beach. Share your story and support breastfeeding moms!
In addition to events, some companies are giving away items in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week! I am a member of Planning Family for example and received an email that included a promo code for a free nursing cover.
So what will I do? Well, I will be in the Rochester NY area. I may attend a Nurse In at Cobbs Hill Park on August 4th. In addition, I may also attend The Big Latch On the morning of August 6th. This event is happening across the USA ("and beyond"). The goal is to break the record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously. Yeah!
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