The Big Latch On event started in 2005 and it’s an initiative of the Women’s Health Action Trust in Auckland. In 2015 there were Big Latch On events held in thirty-one different countries. Check out the ‘Big Latch On’ NZ website for a venue near to you and join in the fun with other mothers on 5th and 6th August this year during World Breastfeeding Week – http://www.womens-health.org.nz/programmes/breastfeeding-activities/big-latch-on/about/
So far there are four events listed in Canterbury.
- McFaddens Centre, 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans on Friday 5th Contact Carol Carol.Bartle@omwwl.maori.nz
- Avonhead Playcentre, 166 Waimairi Road on Friday 5th Contact Sam 0224129668 samanthajanemunn@gmail.com
- Rolleston Playcentre, 27a Moore Street on Friday 5th Contact Renee 0274520088 reneeklyons@gmail.com
- Burwood Plunket Rooms, 149 Burwood Road on Saturday 6th Contact Jenny 02040924620 jennyboult@gmail.com