Hi all,
I'm 27 weeks pregnant with baby #1 and was asked to help come up with a list of items for the lactation room that my office is putting together. One of my coworkers is currently on maternity leave, so I would like to have it set up for her before her return, and before I go out. I am xposting this in /r/breastfeeding as well.
So, what the heck do we need in a lactation room? I have this list so far:
Must have:
Door that locks
Electrical outlet for plugging in a breast pump
Comfortable chair (or more than one if there’s more than one mom)
Countertop or table for breast pump and supplies
"Occupied" sign for the door
Wastebasket, cleaner for surfaces, hand sanitizer, wipes, routine daily maintenance
Nearby sink for washing hands, pump, and tubing (kitchen should be fine as it's not too far away)
Nearby refrigerator to store cold packs (I'm talking them into a mini-fridge)
Would be nice:
Reservation system (electronic calendar, sign-in sheet, or dry-erase board)
Clock and small mirror to help check and readjust clothing before returning to work
Privacy screen or partition if there will be more than one mom using it at a time
Would be amazing:
Multi-user hospital-grade breast pump (mothers provide their own collection kits)
Books, art, or something to look at while pumping
Any and all suggestions are very much welcome. Thanks!!
Submitted December 23, 2014 at 03:58AM by brookecapulet http://ift.tt/1zXmkNr BabyBumps
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