While federal legislation, such as the Friendly Airports for
Mothers Act, ensures that every U.S. airport has a lactation space in every
terminal, ten airports go the extra mile with superior amenities and
thoughtful, family-friendly touches.
Mamava, the leading innovator of lactation spaces has
released its 2024 rankings of the
top airports for breastfeeding travelers. The airports were selected based
on the number of available lactation spaces focusing on the largest and busiest
airports to benefit the most traveling parents.
"Congratulations to this year's top-ranking airports
for their commitment to supporting breastfeeding and pumping parents,"
said Sascha Mayer, Co-founder and CEO of Mamava. "These airports have
truly set a new standard for comfort, convenience, and care in family travel.
We're proud to recognize and celebrate their dedication to inclusivity and
thoughtful design."
The top
ten airports for breastfeeding parents include:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 22 lactation spaces: ten Mother's Rooms, 12
Mamava pods, open 24/7, vending machines with baby essentials and a family lounge
play area.
- Orlando International Airport (MCO). 19 lactation spaces: 15 Nursing Rooms and
four Mamava pods spread across its newly expanded terminal and train station, family-friendly
art exhibits throughout.
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). 17 lactation spaces: All Mother's Rooms
conveniently located near women's restrooms across two concourses, ensuring
plenty of private spaces for breastfeeding.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). 16 lactation spaces: eight
Nurseries/Nursing Rooms and eight Mamava pods. Terminal A includes interactive
play areas for families.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 15 lactation spaces: 11 Mamava pods, four
Nursing Rooms, JetBlue Junior Children's Play Area in Terminal 5.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 14 lactation spaces: 11 Nurseries and six
Mamava pods, Interactive "Kids' Spots" in Terminals 2 and 3 for
family entertainment.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport (ATL). 13 lactation spaces: Mamava pods throughout
six concourses, unique rainforest walk for families adds an enjoyable
experience.
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA). 13 lactation spaces: 12 Nursing Rooms and
one Mamava pod, located throughout its redesigned terminals, Terminal B play
area.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
(PHX). 12 lactation spaces: Six Mamava pods and
six Mother's Rooms, children's play area and family-friendly parking.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 10 lactation spaces: All Nursing Rooms across
nine terminals, family dining and play options, such as the mini beach-themed
playground in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
The Mamava mobile app makes it simple to locate lactation
spaces at airports and beyond. The app lists more than 10,000 lactation
spaces—not just Mamava pods but other nursing-friendly spots in airports and
public spaces nationwide.
Users can locate and add new spaces, check availability and
unlock Mamava pods, rate, review, and report pod issues and connect with other
parents.
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