{"id":4319,"date":"2025-08-01T11:20:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T11:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/?page_id=4319"},"modified":"2025-10-22T11:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:28:58","slug":"southwark-s-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/southwark-s-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwark&#8217; s Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/BF-WEB-1-1-1024x175.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/BF-WEB-1-1-1024x175.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/BF-WEB-1-1-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/BF-WEB-1-1-768x131.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/BF-WEB-1-1-1536x263.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/BF-WEB-1-1.png 1946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help Make Southwark a More Welcoming Place for Families<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your business or venue want to help parents feel supported and respected while feeding their babies? Join Southwark\u2019 s Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme and show your commitment to inclusivity, family wellbeing, and community values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By becoming a breastfeeding-friendly venue, you\u2019ll be helping to create safe and supportive spaces for families \u2014 and sending a strong message that parents are welcome just as they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme recognises venues that actively support and welcome breastfeeding in public spaces. It&#8217;s not about adding new services or costly adjustments \u2014 it&#8217;s about fostering understanding, dignity, and comfort for parents feeding their babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your venue joins the scheme, you&#8217;re saying loud and clear:<br>\ud83c\udf7c \u201cParents are welcome here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To Join the Scheme, Your Venue Must:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Acknowledge that <strong>mothers have a legal right to breastfeed anywhere<\/strong>, and that breastfeeding is welcomed in all areas of the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Ensure <strong>breastfeeding patrons are not asked to move or cover up<\/strong>, even if others express discomfort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Keep all public areas <strong>clean and hygienic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Support <strong>privacy for mothers who request it<\/strong>, where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Display the scheme\u2019s logo<\/strong> in a prominent place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Be open to <strong>sharing and promoting local breastfeeding support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Be able to <strong>signpost parents<\/strong> to local drop-in support sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Sign Up?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc9a Show your venue values inclusivity and family support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc76 Attract more families to your business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf31 Be recognised as a community champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce3 Get listed as a participating venue across Southwark\u2019 s community platforms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a caf\u00e9, community centre, salon, shop, or library, your space can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Join<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make your venue breastfeeding friendly?<br><strong>Signing up is quick, free, and impactful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/kwBafBesTb?origin=lprLink\"> <strong>Click here to register your venue<\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll provide you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information on the scheme <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printable logo for display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing support and promotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Current Breastfeeding-Friendly Venues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These local venues have already joined the Southwark Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme \u2014 providing welcoming, inclusive spaces for families to feed their babies comfortably:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Paxton Pantry<\/strong><br>32 Seeley Drive, SE21 8QR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Kingswood Arts \/ LEO Caf\u00e9<\/strong><br>Kingswood House, Seeley Dr, Kingswood Estate, London SE21 8QN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Blue Anchor Library<\/strong><br>Market Place, Bermondsey, SE16 3UQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Canada Water Library<\/strong><br>21 Surrey Quays Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 7AR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Camberwell Library<\/strong><br>48 Camberwell Green, SE5 7AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Grove Vale Library<\/strong><br>18\u201322 Grove Vale, East Dulwich, SE22 8EF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>John Harvard Library<\/strong><br>211 Borough High Street, Borough, SE1 1JA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Kingswood Library<\/strong><br>37\u201338 Seeley Road, Dulwich, SE21 8QR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Nunhead Library<\/strong><br>Gordon Road, Nunhead, SE15 3RW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Peckham Library<\/strong><br>122 Peckham High Street, Peckham, SE15 5JR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library<\/strong><br>145\u2013147 Walworth Road, SE17 1RW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Una Marson Library<\/strong><br>62 Thurlow Street, Walworth, SE17 2GN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Together, Let\u2019s Support Southwark\u2019 s Families<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This scheme is a step towards normalising breastfeeding and creating a more caring, connected community. Your business can be part of that change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join today and help parents feed with confidence, anytime, anywhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-1024x176.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-768x132.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-1536x263.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dulwichwood.com\/aardvarkcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/2025-new-LOGOS-2048x351.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help Make Southwark a More Welcoming Place for Families Does your business or venue want to help parents feel supported and respected while feeding their babies? 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