You and your little one deserve deserve a comfortable place to breastfeed when you’re away from home.
Community venues with ABA's Baby Care Room recognition offer a safe, secure and hygienic space for mums, families and caregivers to tend to the needs of infants and young children.
Our initiative identifies venues equipped with proper feeding and care amenities, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for you.
Baby Care Rooms provide a safe and clean space for mothers, families and carers to attend to the needs of infants and young children. This includes nappy changes, and feeding, including breastfeeding, expressing breastmilk and other food preparation. They can be found in shopping centres, community spaces and government buildings where families can easily access the facilities.
Discover nearby Baby Care Rooms with ease
Explore our interactive map online to locate a Baby Care Room near you.
Baby Care Room amenities and features
Rooms are easily accessible for public use. Many parents caring for children will have prams, it is important to consider the size of the doorway and ease of door opening .
Provide comfortable armchairs next to a side table with easy access to a power point so mothers can place their expressing equipment and any other necessary items easily.
Change facilities must be accessible to all carers and separate from general toilets. Change tables should comply with Australian standards and have all safety features in working order
The sink should be suitable for both washing feeding/expressing equipment and washing hands with both hot and cold running water.
The environment of a Baby Care Room should create a space that is welcoming and inviting for both adults and children. The room can provide caregivers with a moment of solace from the outside environment.
Baby care rooms are used by families with multiple children. Providing interactive activities in both the parenting room and private spaces to amuse a toddler is helpful. This may include; a wall mounted activity, interactive screen, or television playing appropriate shows to entertain toddlers.
Look out for the Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere sticker!
You'll spot these stickers right at the entrances of rooms designated as a Baby Care Room. Keep an eye out for the displayed certificate too.
Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere
Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Breastfeeding Friendly Early Childhood Education & Care Service
Breastfeeding and the law
