Interactive Breastfeeding Classes
Every Tuesday at 4:10 pm at the Fort Walton Beach WIC Office
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 at the Ft Walton
Beach WIC Office
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 1pm at the Crestview WIC
Office*Breastfeeding
classes are by appointment only for WIC clients; however, individuals not
enrolled in WIC are welcome to sit in on classes. Call 850-833-9254
for more info.
Why Breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is the natural way to
feed human babies. Infant formulas
(artificial baby milks) are usually made from cow's milk!
Breastfed
babies are one-third less likely to die of crib death (Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS)
Breastfed
babies have fewer illnesses and milder effects when illness
does occur.
Breastfed
babies are less likely to grow into overweight children.
Breastfeeding encourages the best brain growth and development in
babies. Breastfed babies are more likely to have higher IQs.
Premature
babies do better with breast milk compared to formula milk.
Breastfeeding can save you between $1,160 to $3,915 per year,
depending on the brand of formula
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Florida Breastfeeding Coalition
La Leche
League International
Kellymom
Breastfeeding & Parenting
US Dept of Health & Human Services - Women's Health
Health & Nutrition for Breastfeeding Women -
ChooseMyPlate.gov
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