A new baby-friendly cafe in Arnold is the first local business to sign up to a local council’s breastfeeding friendly scheme.
The Milk Lounge, which opens its doors next week, has signed up to the new scheme launched by Gedling Borough Council.
Those who sign up become accredited as breastfeeding-friendly places and have to make sure they have spaces that are welcoming for parents, staff that are supportive and also offer an acceptable standard of cleanliness and facilities.
Those accredited by the council display a sticker in the front window to let customers know.
Leisure centres in the borough and the civic centre in Arnold are now also accredited as part of the council’s pledge to be a breastfeeding friendly organisation.
The Milk Lounge is the first business to become an accredited breastfeeding friendly organisation in the borough and is opening to the public on April 20. The lounge caters for mothers with babies providing changing rooms, feeding rooms, toddler activities and healthy food options.
Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Well Being, Councillor Henry Wheeler said: “We’re very pleased to be launching the accreditation programme and welcome our first business, the Milk Lounge, to the scheme. This will give parents reassurance where they see the breastfeeding friendly sticker that they can go in and breastfeed in comfort.”
Charlotte Purdie, owner of The Milk Lounge said: “I’m delighted to be the first business to be accredited by Gedling Borough Council and it’s great that I can show customers who visit the lounge that they’re coming to a business that is welcoming and can cater for their needs.”
If you’re a business and you would like to become accredited, email Lorca.russell@gedling.gov.uk
