You Can Do It Here!

When you have a new baby and are breastfeeding, one of the most daunting issues is ‘how can I go out anywhere because I don’t know when my baby will want to feed or where I can feed her without feeling embarrassed’.  So, in aid of Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2006, we compiled a list of places in the Herts North area where we personally have breastfed comfortably.

Some of these places carry a ‘Breastfeeding Welcome’ sticker in their windows but, even if there isn’t one displayed, please feel confident to feed your baby there whichever way you choose.  If you are bottle feeding, just ask for a container of hot water to heat your bottle with, or take your own bottle warmer.  Don’t forget, mothers with young babies are an extremely important target market for these businesses, and it makes financial sense for them to welcome you.

 

Letchworth

Fuzzy Duck in the Arcade is very breastfeeding friendly.  It has a curtained area if you prefer privacy, and if you need to change baby.

Tumble Tent, The Wynd

Surfin Café, Leys Avenue

Patrick’s Café, The Gallery

Moons Café, The Arcade

 

Hitchin

Café Rouge, Bancroft

Café Nero, Bancroft

The Triangle Café, Churchyard

Starbucks, Market Place

Mama, Bucklersbury

Quotidian Bakery, Sun Street

 

Stevenage

Boots, Roaring Meg

Stevenage Library

Pizza Hut, Stevenage Leisure Park

Pizza Hut, Roaring Meg Retail Park

The Old Forge, Brewers Fayre

Fatty Arbuckles, Stevenage Leisure Park

Frankie & Benny's, Stevenage Leisure Park

Castaway Kids, Roaring Meg

 

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this list - we know it is not exhaustive so we would welcome further suggestions.  If you know of a shop, café, restaurant or other facility where breastfeeding is welcomed, please let us know (nct_hertsnorth@hotmail.com).