1. (NU) - Families with young
children now have their own
space at Washington Nationals
baseball games, thanks to a part-
nership with breastfeeding prod-
uct company Lansinoh, whose
global headquarters is located in
nearby Alexandria, Va.
Although breastfeeding in the
stands at a ballgame is any mom’s
right, the Washington Nationals
offer an alternative for moms who
want one: a cool, quiet, comfort-
able space that provides privacy
while allowing moms to keep an
eye on the game. The Lansinoh
Nursing Lounge at Nationals Park
is conveniently located just off the
first base line and offers areas for
breastfeeding, pumping and dia-
per changes, as well as a sink for
rinsing pump parts, outlets for
phone charging or other electrical
needs and a toddler play area. Of
course, the lounge is also outfit-
ted with TVs so visitors won’t
miss the action on the field.
“We are excited to unveil a
dedicated and comfortable space
for nursing mothers,” Valerie
Camillo, Chief of Revenue and
Marketing Officer for the Wash-
ington Nationals, said in a press
release. “We truly value the fan-
tastic feedback fans offered us,
and are grateful for Lansinoh’s
assistance in creating this space.”
The lounge opening occurs
during World Breastfeeding
Week, an international initiative
to raise awareness and accep-
tance of breastfeeding, and fol-
lows the release of findings from
the 2015 Lansinoh Global
Breastfeeding Survey. The sur-
vey included more than 13,000
pregnant women or new moth-
ers in 10 countries. Overall, 96
percent of women agreed that
breastfeeding is the best way to
feed their babies.
However, approximately one-
third of the women surveyed said
that breastfeeding in public was
embarrassing. Having dedicated
private spaces for breastfeeding,
such as the Lansinoh Nursing
Lounge, can help support breast-
feeding by making the process
easier and more comfortable for
moms who would feel more com-
fortable using an alternative space.
“As a local DC-area compa-
ny and longtime advocate for
moms and babies, we were
thrilled to help design and sup-
port the creation of the Lansinoh
Nursing Lounge,” Kevin Vyse-
Peacock, CEO of Lansinoh, said.
“Lansinoh is committed to pro-
viding breastfeeding solutions
for every family, and we are very
happy to work with the Nation-
als, who continue to demonstrate
their commitment to supporting
all of their fans.”
The Lansinoh Lounge opened
on August 6, 2015, for the Na-
tionals’ home game against the
Arizona Diamondbacks.
Lansinoh is a global leader
in breastfeeding accessories.
Please visit www.lansinoh.com
for more information.
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