To kick off World Breastfeeding Week (October 1 to 7), families are invited to participate in the annual Global Breastfeeding Challenge this Saturday in Kelowna.

This event challenges geographical regions to compete for most children breastfed at one time in one location, asking communities to come together to celebrate and promote breastfeeding in a fun event.

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Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 annual Breastfeeding Challenge/Latch on 2017, hosted by Kelowna Breastfeeding Caf茅, takes place at the Kelowna Farmers香蕉视频直播� and Crafters香蕉视频直播� Market on Saturday Sept. 30.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the official latch on takes place at 11 a.m.

Those in attendance will be eligible to win a breast pump, donated by Medela Canada. Families are asked to bring a blanket to sit on and invited to enjoy some children香蕉视频直播檚 entertainment following the latch on.