Programs

Events in September 2025

Programs

Events in September 2025

The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals
Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

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Become a Buddy

Did you know that the Breastfeeding Buddies program of the Waterloo Region recently received a grant from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation to expand peer breastfeeding support?

The campaign will mobilize many levels of partnerships to improve hospital-to-community supports and engage with priority populations to increase breastfeeding rates across Waterloo Region.

Stay tuned for updates on “The Building Supportive Breastfeeding Communities Campaign.”

2 2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens 2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm September 2, 2025 Weaning is a big and very important decision for families. Join this guided conversation when your baby is around a year old to talk about the How's and Why's of weaning. Maybe you are completely ready, maybe you are not sure, maybe someone else thinks it is time for you to wean. Talk it out and learn about other how families have experienced weaning. Please note that this session is not aimed at babies who are six months of age or younger. The World Health Organization Recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and two years of age and beyond with the addition of complementary foods. More information Read more

4 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 4, 2025 Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. More information Read more

11 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 11, 2025 Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. More information Read more

16 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 16, 2025 Join our virtual Latch and Learn session on Coping With Crying and the Importance of Nighttime Nursing in creating a comfortable, confident and competent nursing dyad. More information Read more

18 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 18, 2025 Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. More information Read more

25 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 25, 2025 Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. More information Read more