Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland

Venues across the city are now proudly displaying the Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland logo after signing up to be friendly and welcoming places for breastfeeding mothers. Cafes, restaurants, leisure centres and more have now joined this pledge, helping mothers feel comfortable and confident to breastfeed their babies when they're out and about in the city.

Councillor Kelly Chequer, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Safer Communities at Sunderland City Council, said: "We're really excited about rolling out the Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland Pledge, which is all about creating friendly and welcoming places for breastfeeding mams and families.

"This is a real step forward in making our city more supportive and welcoming for breastfeeding, one of the most natural things in the world with benefits for baby's and mother's health too."

"Legally, women can breastfeed in any public space and when you see the Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland logo, you know that the venue has staff and volunteers who support breastfeeding mothers and that there will be a clean and comfortable place to breastfeed in.

"We're delighted that over 30 venues have already signed up to the pledge and we're looking forward to seeing more signing up in the coming months, making it easier for breastfeeding mothers to get out and about and enjoy everything our city has to offer."

Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for both babies and mothers. It provides essential nutrients, strengthens the baby's immune system, helps women recover after birth, and can even lower the risk of some cancers. Also, it's eco-friendly and free.

Registered venues include Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Creative City Smart Hubs, Family Hubs, University of Sunderland, Everyone Active Centres, Sunderland City Council Registrars, local restaurants, cafes and community venues. Just look for the Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland logo to find them.

A full list of all the venues which have signed up, can be found here: Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland Venues | Links for Life Sunderland

The owner of Coffee 57 Michael Johnson said: "We are more than happy to support the initiative, and hope we play a part in making it a success."

Tamsin Austin, Venue Director at The Fire Station, stated: "As an inclusive venue it's important to us that we provide a safe and welcoming space for all, which includes mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies. We're delighted to be part of Breastfeeding Friendly Sunderland to show our support for families in Sunderland and beyond."

Venues can find out more and sign up to the pledge here: How does my business / venue get involved? | Links for Life Sunderland

There's lots of support to help with breastfeeding in Sunderland.

For more information contact:

Health Visiting on 03000031552 or visit: Growing Healthy 0-19 Sunderland | HDFT Childrens Health Service 

Or download the app here  Download Our App | HDFT Childrens Health Service Start for Life - Together for Children