Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Breastfeeding-friendly malls

I finally tried the Breastfeeding Station at Eastwood Mall and it was a pleasant experience. My hubby and I were actually ready to go home because the little one needs feeding and unless we find a secluded or uncrowded restaurant then the car it is. Since she hit three months, Caitlin easily gets distracted during feedings. Her dad knows too well to get out of the room during feeding. Otherwise, it will be difficult to keep her latched on.

So the Breastfeeding Station inside the mall was a welcome surprise. We don't have to resort to the car after all. Located at the 3/F of the mall, it comes with a diaper changing table, a huge mirror located near the door so you can check whether your outfit's tucked in tightly where it should be before going out, magazines, and comfy sofas which can be separated by curtains. Above all, it provides the needed privacy and a lot of peace and quiet for nursing moms and their babies, whether they're easily distracted or not.

Apart from Eastwood Mall, SM also provides Breastfeeding Stations for its customers, counting 24 in its supermalls nationwide.

And with the passing of the Expanded Breastfeeding Law, working moms may ask their employers, whether they are in the government or private sector, to put up a little nook for them where they can feed their child or pump their milk in private. Tax incentives will be given to companies which will provide a place for their employees to nurse, express, and refrigerate their milk.
Breastfeeding Station at Eastwood Mall.

Comfy sofas.

Happy mommy and baby.

- Mommy Smiley









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