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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

HKG: Breastfeeding out and about in Hong Kong: The ‘6 P’s’ to ensure success when nursing in public

I love this! This will definitely help and I hope my friends who read this take heed of the very last two lines of the article, that I highlighted.
Note: for Hong Kong nursing Rooms, I have a compiled list of updated nursing rooms in HKG that you can find here.

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Article from Sassy Mama HK dated 11 September 2013
Written by Conchita Amende

So, you’re at home with your newborn, and you have chosen to breastfeed exclusively – congratulations! The
feeding is going well at home, with nobody to please but yourselves…
but there comes a time when go out you must, for your sanity, if nothing else! At this point breastfeeding in public can seem like a daunting task.

It doesn’t have to be scary. Remember that at this early stage, your baby is at their most portable, and as long as you
are there, they will be happy. Breastfeeding whilst out of the home is far more convenient than having to tote bottle-feeding paraphernalia around with you. Yet it is something that many new mothers dread, and ultimately avoid. A few tips can make it bearable… even enjoyable!
  1. Plan. Make sure your little one is fed and happy when you leave home, and try to plan your trip around the time you know they are most settled. Plan to be near “civilization” when you know they will need the next feed. A hungry, screaming baby in the middle of the supermarket is not much fun for anyone.
  2. Prepare. Know your surroundings, and do a little asking around about the best places to stop and feed. There are many pleasant feeding rooms in Hong Kong (check out Sassy Mama’s Guide to Hong Kong’s best feeding and changing rooms here!),and you are never too far from a coffee shop, which can offer a comfy chair and a welcome break. Of course, breastfeeding is positively encouraged at Annerley and mums are always welcome to pop in for a feed! If all else fails, a clothing store changing room can offer a quiet corner for a quick pit stop.
  3. Privacy. We all know breast is best, but in a city like Hong Kong it is inevitable that feeding in public is going to get you some looks.Everyone has heard stories of breastfeeding mums being asked to leave a café, mall or museum, but there are many women who have happily fed all over Hong Kong with no problem at all. Feeling anxious can hinder your ability to nurse, so do what you need to when it comes to feeling comfortable about feeding your baby. There are some wonderful nursing covers on the market, or a light sarong, shawl or muslin square is often enough to provide a little privacy. There are also some very clever nursing tops out there too. Be kind to yourself, and wear clothing that is easy to pull up or down without the extra stress of exposing yourself in public.
  4. Protection. Even if you have never needed breast pads before, it is a good idea to have some handy the first few times you venture beyond your comfort zone. Delays, stress, and unfamiliar environments can sometimes lead to leakage!
  5. Practice. Have a mock outing whilst at home. Practice feeding without your favourite pillow or cushion, sitting up on a hard-backed chair. Hong Kong’s streets being as they are, baby slings or carriers are very popular here, and it is entirely possible to feed baby within the carrier – the trick is to release the straps whilst sitting down so baby can be repositioned. Try it a few times and you’ll soon get the hang of it!
  6. Persevere. Your first experience may not be a wonderful one, but keep going – it will get easier the more you do it. Look confident, because looking confident will make you feel it. Before you know it, you’ll be feeding standing up! You are doing the very best thing for your little one and never let anyone push you into feeding in a toilet.
    Be polite, considerate, respectful but firm. Feeding your baby is a human right.

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Conchita Amende, Annerley Helper & Parent Academy Principal,
qualified as a State Registered Nurse in England in 1982 and has
continued to work and study for the past 28 years in different areas of
health and education such as ante and post natal care, special care baby
units, health education, and as an assessor and external verifier. She
has been working in the community with families (with children under 5)
for the last 9 years as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
(Health Visitor UK), and also lectures at universities. As well as her
nursing qualifications, she has practiced as a registered midwife in the
UK, has a post-graduate diploma in health promotion, has training certifications and is currently working towards her certification as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Conchita has 3 grown-up children, speaks a little French and loves to have a chance to practice! She loves living in Hong Kong and having the opportunity to explore Asia and meet new people.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Other Nursing Stations in the World: Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea

The below are finds from MadPyschMum's Nursing Room Reviews, please support and go to her site for further reviews of each of the nursing rooms for a more indepth information to better equip you with your travels.

[Japan, Tokyo - Narita Airport]

Location: Next to most of the toilets
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair.
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Malaysia, Johor Bahru - Legoland]
Location: Imagination
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot & cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer, microwave
Not available: None!
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - International Airport Bus Terminal]
Location: Level 1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot & cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - Suria KLCC]
Location: Level 2 & Concourse
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[South Korea, Seoul - COEX Aquarium]
Location: Kids Aquarium and various location
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Electrical point, baby cot, waiting area (outside)
Not available: Sink (nearby toilets), hot & cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[Taiwan, Taipei - Miramar Shopping Mall]
Location: Level 4
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Taiwan, Taipei - Taipei 101 Mall]
Location: Level 4
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, child-friendly toilet
Not available: Hot & cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

SIN: Nursing and Breastfeeding Rooms in Singapore

posted by Madpsychmum.com updated 02 August 2013; for reviews on each of the below rooms, you might want to head to her site for more updates since the below is just a list for assistance. She gives a very honest and candid comment on each. Please support her site, here!

FYI - I have found some more information regarding Sentosa Nursing Rooms online that I added to the list.

[HORT PARK]
Nursing Room @ Hort Park Location: Level 1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink only
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No


[SUNTEC CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Suntec Convention (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[LIANG COURT]
Nursing Room @ Liang Court (New Extension Baby Changing Room)
Location: Level B1 Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Existing Nursing Room has a Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser; New Extension has a Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, baby seat
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Existing Nursing Room - no; New Extension - yes
Mode of separation: New Extension = Door with lock

[IMM]
Nursing Room @ IMM
Location: Level 2 (next to the toilets nearest to the carpark)
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, baby holders
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[WHEELOCK PLACE]
Nursing Room @ Wheelock Place
Location: Level 1, near the lifts
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[313 SOMERSET]
Nursing Room @ 313 Somerset (Level B3)
Location: Level B3, 1 and 5
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, microwave, child-friendly toilet.
Not available: Electrical point, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Cubicles with curtains

[AMK HUB]
Nursing Room @ AMK Hub
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[ANCHORPOINT]
Nursing Room @ Anchorpoint (Level B1)
Location: Level B1 and 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[ARC]
Nursing Room @ ARC (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities:  Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, child-friendly toilet
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[BEDOK POINT]
Nursing Room @ Bedok Point (Level 2)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[BHG BUGIS]
Nursing Room @ BHG Bugis
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[BUGIS JUNCTION]
Nursing Room @ Bugis Junction (Level 3)
Location: Level B1, 1 and 3, next to the toilets
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[BUGIS+ (previously known as Iluma)]
Nursing Room @ Bugis+ (Level 2)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CAUSEWAY POINT]
Nursing Room @ Causeway Point (Level B1)
Location: Level B1, 1, 2, 3, 4
Size: Level B1 = Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers); Level 1, 2, 3, 4 = Average (accommodates 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[CENTERPOINT]
Nursing Room @ Centerpoint Location: Level 6; Mothercare at Level 1 (refer to the below)
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, toilets for both young children and parents.
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of Separation: Door without lock

[CENTERPOINT MOTHERCARE]
Nursing Room @ Centerpoint Mothercare
Location: Level 1 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CENTRAL]
Nursing Room @ Central
Location: Level 1 (behind #01-58)
Size: Average (accommodates 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CENTURY SQUARE]
Nursing room @ Century Square
Location: Level 2 and 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser.
Not available: Waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 1]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 1
Location: Level 2 and 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 2
Location: Level 2, Departure Hall
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 TRANSIT]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 2 Transit
Location: Family Zone
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 3 (Level 1)
Location: Various places
Size: The one at level 1 next to TCC is larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, disposable diapers dispenser.
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI CITY POINT]
Nursing Room @ Changi City Point (Level 3)
Location: Level 1, 2, 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[CHINA SQUARE CENTRAL]
Nursing Room @ China Square Central
Location: Level B1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CITY LINK MALL]
Nursing Room @ City Link Mall
Location: Near to concierge
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CITY SQUARE MALL]
Nursing Room @ City Square Mall (Level B1)
Location: Level B1, 2 and 4
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[THE CLEMENTI MALL]
Nursing Room @ The Clementi Mall (Level 3)
Location: Level 3, 4 and 5
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point.
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[COMPRESS POINT]
Nursing Room @ Compass Point
Location: Level 4 Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[EAST POINT MALL]
Nursing Room @ East Point Mall Location: Level 6 Size: Too small (can't accommodate a stroller)
Amenities: Electrical point
Not available: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SINGAPORE EXPO]
Nursing Room @ Singapore Expo
Location: Next to Hall 6
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser, electrical point, high chair
Not available: Waiting area, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Doors with lock

[FAR EAST PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ Far East Plaza
Location: Level 2, 3, 4 and 5
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[FORUM THE SHOPPING MALL]
Nursing Room @ Forum the Shopping Mall
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, waiting area
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[FUNAN DIGIAL LIFE MALL]
Nursing Room @ Funan DigitaLife Mall (Level 2)
Location: Level 1 and 2, next to the toilets
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[GARDENS BY THE BAY]
Nursing Room @ Gardens by the Bay (Level 1, Flower Dome)
Location: Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and various locations (see Map)
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[GIANT HYPERMART TAMPINES]
Nursing Room @ Giant Tampines
Location: Level 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[THE GRANDSTAND]
Nursing Room @ The Grandstand
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[GREAT WORLD CITY]
Nursing Room @ Great World City
Location: Level B1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[HARBOURFRONT CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Harbourfront Centre (Level 3)
Location: Level 2 and 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser.
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: A cubicle with curtain

[HDB HUB @ Toa Payoh]
Nursing Room @ HDB Hub
Location: Level 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[HEEREN]
Nursing Room @ Heeren
Location: Level 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink (inside the toilet)
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[HOUGANG MALL]
Nursing Room @ Hougang Mall (Level 5)
Location: Level 2 and 5
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[IKEA]
Nursing Room @ IKEA Alexandra
Location: IKEA Alexandra = Level 2; IKEA Tampines = Level 1 and 2
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No
**Note from MadPsychMum's personal experience: "Minimally decorated but has some amenities. For such a supposedly child-friendly place, there was also only one nursing room in IKEA Alexandra so you may have to wait very long to use it if it's occupied. The place is also very crowded on weekends and the room may not be cleaned regularly so there may be a bad smell. Definitely in my blacklist of worst nursing rooms. Rating: ★"

[ION ORCHARD]
Nursing Room @ Ion Orchard (Level B4)
Location: Level B4, B3, 3 and 4
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Electrical point, sink, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, disposable diapers dispenser, standing fan
Not available: Waiting area, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[ISETAN]
Nursing Room @ Isetan Scotts (Shaw House)
Location: Isetan Scotts (Shaw House) = Level 4; Isetan Serangoon (Nex) = Level 3; Isetan Katong (Parkway Parade) = Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chairs
Not available: Bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

 [JCube]
Nursing Room @ JCube
Location: Level B1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Cubicles with curtains

[JUNCTION 8] Nursing Room @ Junction 8 (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[JURONG BIRD PARK]
Nursing Room @ Jurong Bird Park
Location: Birds of Play
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser.
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[JURONG POINT]
Nursing Room @ Jurong Point (Main Building Level 2)
Location: Main Building = Level 2, inside the female toilet; New Extension = Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[LEISURE PARK KALLANG]
Nursing Room @ Leisure Park Kallang
Location: Level 1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[LOT 1]
Nursing Room @ Lot 1
Location: Level B1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Available: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: High chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[MANDARIN GALLERY]
Nursing Room @ Mandarin Gallery
Location: Level 3 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MARINA BAY SANDS, THE SHOPPES]
Nursing Room @ Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, child-friendly toilet
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MARINA SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ Marina Square (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: : Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MCYS | MSF BUILDING]
Nursing Room @ Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
Location: Level 1 and 5
Size: Too small (can't accommodate a stroller
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MARITIME EXPERIMENTIAL MUSEUM | S.E.A AQUARIUM, MARINE LIFE PARK]
Nursing Room @ MEM/SEA Aquarium
Location: Next to the toilets beside the souvenir shop
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[MILLENIA WALK]
Nursing Room @ Millenia Walk
Location: Level B1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, waiting area, high chairs
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[NEX]
Nursing Room @ NEX
Location: Level 2
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[NGEE ANN CITY]
Nursing Room @ Ngee Ann City
Location: Level B1 (inside female toilet) and B2 (outside the toilets)
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller in each cubicle)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair. 
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[NORTH POINT SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ North Point (Level B1)
Location: Level B2, B1, 1, 2, 3 and 4
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains / Door with lock

[NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (NUH), KENT RIDGE WING]
Nursing Room @ NUH Kent Ridge Wing
Location: Level 3, inside NUH Women's Clinic (Ruby)
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser (outside), waiting area (outside)
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[OG CHINATOWN]
Nursing Room @ OG Chinatown
Location: Level 5
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area, diaper disposal dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[OG Orchard Point]
Nursing Room @ OG Orchard Point
Location: Level 4, next to Customer Service
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Curtains

[ORCHARD CENTRAL]
Nursing Room @ Orchard Central (Level 4)
Location: Level 3, 4 and 7
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[PARAGON]
Nursing Room @ Paragon (Level 5)
Location: Level 3 and 5
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area (outside).
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[PARKWAY PARADE]
Nursing Room @ Parkway Parade (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Level 1 = Yes; Level 3 = No.
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[PLAZA SINGAPURA]
Nursing Room @ Plaza Singapura
Location: Level 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[RAFFLES CITY SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Raffles City Shopping Centre
Location: Level B1 and 3
Size: Level B1 = Too small (can't accommodate a stroller); Level 3 = Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Level B1 = Sink; Level 3 = Sink, electrical point, waiting area and high chair
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[RRESORTS WORLD SENTOSA]
Nursing Room @ Resorts World Sentosa (Festive Hotel)
Location: Level B1, 1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Available: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[SAFRAToa Payoh]
Nursing Room @ Safra Toa Payoh (Level 1)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SCOTTS SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ Scotts Square (Level 2)
Location: Level 2, 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SEMBAWANG SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Sembawang Shopping Centre
Location: Level B1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities:  Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, toilet baby holder
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Sentosa]
Nursing Room @ Sentosa
Location: Beach station
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door without lock

Nursing Room at Malaysia Food Street
Amenities: Sink, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

Nursing Room at The Forum 
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

Nursing Room @ Universal Studios Sentosa
Location: one inside the customer sevice centre near the entrance
Amenities: Sink, waiting area/chair for nursing
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SENTOSA PORT OF LOST WONDER]
Nursing Room @ Sentosa Port of Lost Wonder
Location: Next to the toilets
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[THE STAR VISTA]
Nursing Room @ The Star Vista
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Doors with automatic lock

[SUNTEC CITY MALL]
Nursing Room @ Suntec City Mall
Location: Tower 1, Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[TAKASHIMAYA SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Takashimaya
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chairs
Not available: Bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: A cubicle and curtains

[TAMPINES 1]
Nursing room @ Tampines 1 (Level 5)
Location: Level 2 and 5
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[TAMPINES MALL]
Nursing room @ Tampines Mall (Level 1)
Location: Level 1, 2, 3 and 4, next to toilets
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[TaANGLIN MALL]
Nursing Room @ Tanglin Mall
Location: Level 3 Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[THOMSON PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ Thomson Plaza Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[TIONG BAHRU PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ Tiong Bahru Plaza
Location: Level 2, 5 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point (level 5 only), hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[UNITED SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ United Square
Location: Level 1 @ Connectz
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock
**One of MadPsychMum's favorite**

[VELOCITY | NOVENA SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ Velocity / Novena Square
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[VIVOCITY]
Nursing room @ Vivocity (Level 2, next to the playground)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3 (main one is at level 2 next to the playground)
Size: Level 2 (main) = Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers); Level 1, 2, 3 = Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area (only for main nursing room).
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Level 2 (main) = Yes; Level 1, 2, 3 = No
Mode of separation: Level 2 (main) = Cubicles with curtains

[WEST COAST PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ West Coast Plaza Location: Level B1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair. 
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[WEST MALL]
Nursing Room @ West Mall
Location: Level B1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink.
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer.
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[WHITE SANDS]
Nursing Room @ White Sands
Location: Level B1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point.
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[WISMA ATRIA]
Nursing Room @ Wisma Atria
Location: Level 3, inside the female toilet
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair.
Nursing area separated from changing area: No
***Quoted from the personal experience of MadPsychMum: Minimally decorated, not very clean and has few amenities. As it is located inside the female toilet, it had a bad smell. It is also often mistaken as a resting area since only a curtain separates the nursing area from the main toilet. In addition, the lack of electrical points in the cubicles may make expressing milk more inconvenient. There is also only one room so you may have to wait to use it if it's occupied. Definitely in my blacklist of worst nursing rooms.***

[YEW TEE POINT]
Nursing Room @ Yew Tee Point
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[SINGAPORE ZOOLOGIAL GARDENS]
Nursing Room @ Singapore Zoo
Location: Kidsworld
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area (outside)
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

*Although all effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, changes may have been made since the last time this list has been updated.

**This list of nursing rooms is an original and appeared first on MadPsychMum.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

US : Nursing Room Locator

I have stumbled on to this really cool site that enables readers to search via State in the US for nursing rooms. I hope this is useful to my readers. :)

Nursing Room Locator (US)