https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:17:34 +0000 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:44:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390944&title=parent-rooms#1390944 Author: jaz
Subject: 40556
Posted: 22 September 2011 at 7:44pm

I'm not sure where you are from but breastfeeding in public is perfectly acceptable in NZ. On the odd occasion that someone is made to feel uncomfortable for BFing in a cafe or similar there is such a public uproar about it the message soon gets through that babies are entitled to be fed.

McDonalds are great in that they have clean bathrooms, change facilites, are cheap, have good playgrounds for your 3 yo.

Sylvia Park shopping centre in Auckland has probably the best parent rooms I've seen. Many cafe's will have a comfy chair for feeding and often a box of toys for your preschooler. ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:44:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390944&title=parent-rooms#1390944 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390564&title=parent-rooms#1390564 Author: julz85
Subject: 40556
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 8:56pm

all the malls in chch (apart from south city) have great changing rooms , riccarton westfield has about 4 dotted around the mall and they all have private areas for breastfeeding and a few even have seperate gated play areas for toddlers ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:56:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390564&title=parent-rooms#1390564 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390138&title=parent-rooms#1390138 Author: MuppetsMama
Subject: 40556
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 7:53am

Some of the BabyCity shops do - BabyCity in Manakau (Auckland) has a nice one.

Sylvia Park in Auckland also has some nice baby rooms.]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:53:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390138&title=parent-rooms#1390138 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390111&title=parent-rooms#1390111 Author: fairy1
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 10:20pm

Wellington City Library has one, also the ones that Danda08 mentioned.

If you can give some ideas on cities where you plan on visiting then we can you some better ideas.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:20:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390111&title=parent-rooms#1390111 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390038&title=parent-rooms#1390038 Author: crafty1
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:44pm

I often use libraries if nowhere else around. They often have nappy change facility and the kids can have some stories while there.

Ditto McDonalds too.

Lots of the touristy places have nice facilities. ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:44:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390038&title=parent-rooms#1390038 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390016&title=parent-rooms#1390016 Author: Danda08
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:17pm

WELLINGTON

Kirkcaldie & Stains in the CBD has a basic parents room & toilet facilities in the kids toys/clothes area. There is also a cafe on site.

Te Papa Museum also in the CBD has parents rooms and a cafe and the usual museum stuff for kids and entry is free.

Capital Gateway (small shopping complex close to Wellington Railway station) has toilets with baby change facilities and a cafe as well several kids shops and free parking.

Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt has 2 good parents rooms with the same things as mentioned above at the Porirua Mall.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:17:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390016&title=parent-rooms#1390016 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390015&title=parent-rooms#1390015 Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:13pm

I don't know if you specifically mean for breast-feeding, but here's a website focussed on the South Island that identifies places like Plunket Rooms, breastfeeding friendly cafes etc: http://remarkablemilk.blogspot.com/p/what-were-looking-for.html
]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:13:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390015&title=parent-rooms#1390015 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390012&title=parent-rooms#1390012 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:12pm

All of the Westfield shopping malls have parents rooms, they vary a bit, they all have arm chairs and private cubicles for bf and changing areas. ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:12:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390012&title=parent-rooms#1390012 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390011&title=parent-rooms#1390011 Author: clover
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:11pm

Westfield malls all seem to have good parents rooms. Wellington city is shocking, the only place I can think of is Kirkaldie & Staines]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:11:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390011&title=parent-rooms#1390011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390003&title=parent-rooms#1390003 Author: Shelt
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:00pm

Bayfair mall in Tauranga has a parents room which has a toy area for toddlers and some couches & chairs for breastfeeding, plus a microwave I think.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:00:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1390003&title=parent-rooms#1390003 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389996&title=parent-rooms#1389996 Author: Puddleduck
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 6:42pm

Most malls in Auckland have parent rooms, and most public spaces have change tables in the disabled toilets. I have never had a problem breastfeeding in public/cafes with my DS, people are generally pretty cool with it when babies are small.

Have a great trip ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:42:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389996&title=parent-rooms#1389996 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389949&title=parent-rooms#1389949 Author: EmDee
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 5:12pm

Most of the malls in Hamilton have fairly decent parent's rooms - not that there are alot of malls in Hamilton ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:12:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389949&title=parent-rooms#1389949 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389938&title=parent-rooms#1389938 Author: mummymonster
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 4:54pm

we always use McDonalds. Play area for the toddler, food for us, and well I just BF in a corner or in the carpark.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:54:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389938&title=parent-rooms#1389938 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389919&title=parent-rooms#1389919 Author: catisla
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 4:14pm

I like the parents' rooms in the North City Mall in Porirua - they have cubicles with comfy chairs for breast feeding, microwave, bottle warmer, TV playing kids' TV and a separate toilet room with an adult sized and toddler sized toilet

Trying to think of somewhere in Wellington but am at a loss! Though the parents' room in the city council building next to the library is quite good.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:14:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389919&title=parent-rooms#1389919 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389890&title=parent-rooms#1389890 Author: lissa75
Subject: 40556
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 3:30pm

Hi - we are traveling around New Zealand and would like recommendations for parent rooms and locations. We have a 3year old and breastfeeding a 3 month baby. We have been traveling in Australia and what an eye opener. Thanks :-)]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:30:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40556&PID=1389890&title=parent-rooms#1389890