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- CDC’s new website on Infant and Toddler Nutrition brings together existing information and practical strategies for feeding infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months. It offers credible, clear, consistent, and accessible nutrition information and resources for parents, caregivers, and professionals. Breastfeeding recommendations, benefits, and a variety of helpful guides are presented in an easy-to- read format. Topics include breast & formula feeding, starting solids, how much & how often to feed, foods & drinks to offer & limit, introducing tastes & textures, dealing with picky eaters, and food preparation & safety. Notable to breastfeeding advocates is a clear description of paced bottle feeding and a clear and thorough treatment of how to prevent Cronobacter infection.

- Speakers at the March 2018 Becoming Baby-Friendly in Oklahoma Summit included two video stars! Breastfeeding professionals and advocates from across the state heard from Dr. Sahira Long of the disparity-busting "It's Only Natural" video and information campaign, and Dr. Christina Smillie of the popular "Baby-Led Breastfeeding" video.

- Kudos to Stillwater-based OnCue for providing lactation rooms to employees at several of its locations! COBA Worksite/Public committee co-Chair Nancy Bacon was quoted in the Journal Record about the recognition available to Oklahoma employers for meeting lactation program standards proven to improve employee breastfeeding rates, to raise employee retention and lower health care costs!

- COBA and the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) have put together a Guide to the Rights of Breastfeeding Employees in Oklahoma that shows how federal and state laws affect Oklahoma working parents. Spread the word!

- You can now support COBA by signing up with Giving Assistant to donate your cash back from online shopping with a great selection of retailers!

Events for Advocates & Professionals

- COBA Summer Meeting POSTPONED
  • Various difficulties have made it necessary for COBA officers to resign or adjust their roles in COBA since our last meeting in January. Fortunately, other Board members have continued their commitment, and long-term COBA members have agreed to be appointed as Interim Chair, Interim Vice Chair, and Interim Secretary, with the appointments to be ratified at the next General Meeting.
  • The newly reorganized Board of Directors chose to have one more Board Meeting in July in order to adequately regroup and prepare for a General Meeting. COBA’s Board of Directors intends to schedule COBA’s next General Meeting for late summer (August or early September). Please continue to check your email and this page for the upcoming meeting notice!
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- August 25, 2018, Tulsa, Third Annual Lift Every Baby celebration, organized by Innovations PCfit LLC.

- Making Breastfeeding Easier: Free classes for hospital staff held at the Samis Education Center in Oklahoma City.
Sponsored by the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Resource Center.
Check the OBRC Upcoming Events page about registering.
Contact Becky Mannel to arrange a class at your location.
Save the date:
Write to info@okbreastfeeding.org to get your educational, professional, or advocacy event onto this page!
Page last updated 7/9/18 by RMP.