Tools for becoming designated

For background information about the Baby-Friendly Initiative, see the following key documents, or go to the  Breastfeeding Committee for Canada website.

Evidence for implementing the Baby-Friendly Initiative

Who Benefits from Baby-Friendly?

Business Case for BFI

Business Case for BFI Summary

The 10 Steps to becoming a Baby-Friendly Organization

The BFI 10 Steps and WHO Code Outcome Indicators for Hospitals and Community Health Services - English

Indicateurs de résultats pour les Dix conditions et le Code de l’OMS pour les hôpitaux et les services de santé communautaire du Comité canadien pour l'allaitement - French

Tools for implementing the Baby-Friendly Initiative

BFI Assessment Process and Cost - English

Démarche et coûts pour l’évaluation des Initiatives Amis des Bébés pour les hôpitaux, les maternités et les services de santé communautaire - French

BFI Assessment Flowchart: an Overview of the BFI Process

BCC Breastfeeding Definitions & Data Collection

Calculation of Exclusive Breastfeeding Statistics: Hospitals & Birthing Centres

Making the decision to become Baby-Friendly

BFI Certificate of Intent

BFI Certificate of Participation

Maintaining Baby-Friendly Designation

Interim Report