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Top 10 Airports for Breastfeeding Families

by Kimberly Inlander

Nov 16, 2022

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Mamava, a creator of freestanding lactation spaces, recently released a 2022 ranking of lactation amenities in major airports. Family travelers, here’s a look at the top 10:

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1.Orlando International Airport

MCO had 18 lactation stations, four Mamava pods and 14 Nursing Rooms, alongside a new terminal and train station.

 

2. San Francisco International Airport

Interactive Kids’ Spots in Terminals 2 and 3 complement 17 lactation spaces, with six of them Mamava pods.

 

3. Chicago O’Hare International Airport

ORD offers 16 lactation spaces, with six Mother’s Rooms and 10 Mamava lactation pods, all open 24/7. There’s even an Oops! Diapers 2Go vending machine in Terminal 3.

 

4. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

ATL boasts a total of 15 lactation spaces throughout six concourses and the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, including 12 Mamava pods.

 

5. John F. Kennedy International Airport

Across its six terminals, JFK offers 12 lactation spaces. And in Terminal 5, JetBlue boasts a T5 Rooftop play area.

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6. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Six Mother’s Rooms and six Mamava pods make travel with babies easier at PHX, as do the airport’s downloadable coloring pages and puzzles.

 

7. Boston Logan International Airport

Travelers at BOS find 11 lactation stations across four terminals and four Mamava pods, as well as Kidport play areas.

 

8. Los Angeles International Airport

One nursing room can be found in each of LAX’s 11 terminals. Kids also enjoy the LAX Beach, a mini beach-themed playground, post-security in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

 

9. Newark Liberty International Airport

EWR delivers 11 lactation spaces, nine of them Mamava pods, throughout the entire airport.

 

10. Detroit Metropolitan Airport

DTW’s nine nursing rooms feature a comfortable chair, a sink, a counter and electrical outlets.

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