Pre-birth and Infancy

Hounslow BFF (Baby Feeding Friendly) Network

In Hounslow, we are committed to supporting you to meet your goals when feeding your baby, whatever this might look like. In 2023, the Hounslow BFF network was launched to support parents and families to feel comfortable when feeding their babies in public through a network of baby feeding friendly local businesses. 

Hounslow is proud to support local businesses to show families that they want them to have a positive experience when feeding their babies if they’re out and about. 

Many mums stop breastfeeding before they want to, sometimes due to worries about feeding in public. The right to breastfeed in any public place is protected by law. This means that breastfeeding parents should never be asked to move, stop feeding, or leave. Public perception can leave parents feeling uncertain about whether venues and their staff will put this into practice. The Hounslow BFF network reassures them that they do.

What is the Hounslow BFF network?

The Hounslow BFF network is a series of locations in your area that identify themselves as baby feeding friendly. You are welcome to come to these locations when you’re out and about and feed your baby.

Baby Feeding Friendly poster

Where is the Hounslow BFF network?

 The Hounslow BFF network is currently based in Feltham, so look out for the posters! Participating businesses can be found listed below.

In 2024, we hope to expand the Hounslow BFF network across the borough.

Hounslow BFF locations

Location

Address

Opening hours (please note, these may vary over bank holidays)

Facilities

Type of location

Feltham Library

210 The Centre High Street Feltham TW13 4GU

Monday and Thursday: 9:00am – 8.00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Saturday: 9:30am – 5:30pm

Sunday: closed

Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams

Council building

Alf King Family Hub

7 Hanworth Rd, Feltham TW13 5AF

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: closed

Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams outside

Council building

Starbucks

Unit 14, The Longford Centre, Feltham TW13 4BH

Monday-Saturday: 7:30am-6:30pm

Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams inside and outside

Business

Emily Cafe

Hanworth Rd, Feltham TW13 5DD

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Toilet

Local business

Georgianos

Kiosk 1, the centre, Feltham TW13 4BH

Monday – Thursday: 8:30am-8:00pm

Friday-Saturday: 8:30-10:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am-8:00pm

Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams outside

Business

Map showing the locations of Baby Feeding Friendly locations

Who is the network for?

Anyone who needs somewhere to feed their baby can make use of the Hounslow BFF network. All you need to do is find somewhere comfortable to sit and do what you need to do! Some locations may be willing to warm up milk or water for you if required.

I’m a business, how can I join?

Any Hounslow venue, small or large: hairdressers, shops, cafes, restaurants, museums, community centres, and anywhere else that is open to the public can be part of the Hounslow BFF network. Businesses can choose to sign up individually or across a group of premises.

By joining other local venues in actively welcoming breastfeeding, you will:

  • Show that you care about your customers feeling comfortable,
  • Let parents know that you will uphold their legal right to breastfeed in your venue,
  • Help promote your business within the community.

What do venues and businesses need to do?

The main commitments are to:

  • Display the two Hounslow BFF posters to welcome breastfeeding families in and show you will make them feel welcome,
  • Make sure that your staff understand someone’s legal right to feed in public,
  • There’s no cost to you. All the materials are provided, along with guidance and individualised support if you need it,
  • Keep the council up to date with your details or if anything changes.

Email for more information and to sign up.

If you’re a parent or carer, you can find more information about breastfeeding, including where to get support, on the Hounslow website. You can also let us know about your favourite places to breastfeed using the above email, and we’ll contact the venues – or you can encourage them to sign up themselves!

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