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.
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.
For more information and to sign up, email publichealth@hounslow.gov.uk.
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!
Hounslow BFF locations
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Location |
Address |
Opening hours (please note, these may vary over bank holidays. Please check the relevant websites for up-to-date details) |
Facilities |
Type of location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Businesses (Feltham) |
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Emily Café
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Hanworth Rd, Feltham TW13 5DD |
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday: Closed |
Toilet, space for buggies and prams outside |
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 |
|
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 |
|
Family Hubs |
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Brentford Family Hub East
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North Road, Brentford TW8 0BJ |
Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Alf King Family Hub West
|
7 Hanworth Road, Feltham, TW13 5AF |
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Lampton Family Hub Central
|
Neville Close, Hounslow, TW3 4JG |
Monday – Friday: 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Children’s Centres |
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Chiswick Children’s Centre
|
9 Devonshire Street, Chiswick, W4 2JR |
Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
South Isleworth Children’s Centre
|
Worple Road, Isleworth, TW7 7AP |
Monday – Friday: 9am-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Beavers Children’s Centre
|
The Hub, 103 Salisbury Road, Hounslow, TW4 7NW |
Monday – Friday: 9:30am-3pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Cranford Children’s Centre
|
Cranford Primary School, Berkeley Avenue, TW4 6LB |
Monday – Friday: 8:30am-4pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Midsummer Park Children’s Centre
|
292 Staines Road, TW4 5BA |
Monday – Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Bedfont Children’s Centre
|
Fairholme Primary School, Peacock Avenue, Feltham, TW14 8ET |
Monday – Friday: 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Crane Park Children’s Centre
|
Norman Avenue, Hanworth, TW13 5LN |
Monday – Friday: 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Council building |
|
Libraries |
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Beavers Library
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The Hub, 103 Salisbury Road Hounslow, TW4 7NW |
Monday and Thursday: 9am-3pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:30am-5:30pm Saturday: 9am-1pm Friday and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Bedfont Library
|
Staines Road, Bedfont, TW14 8DB |
Monday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9:30-5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Brentford Library
|
11F Boston Manor Road, Hounslow, TW8 8DW |
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am-5:30pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Chiswick Library
|
1 Duke’s Avenue, Chiswick, W4 2AB |
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Cranford Library
|
Bath Road, Hounslow, TW5 9TL |
Monday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
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 |
Library |
|
Hanworth Library |
Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library, Uxbridge Road, Hanworth, TW13 5EG |
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Heston Library
|
New Heston Road, Heston, TW5 0LW |
Monday – Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Hounslow Library |
First Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB
|
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday: 11:30am-4pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Isleworth Library
|
Isleworth Leisure Centre & Library, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 7EU |
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Osterley Library
|
11 St Mary’s Crescent, Isleworth, TW7 4NB |
Monday and Thursday: 9:30am-8pm Tuesday and Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: closed |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Library |
|
Lampton Leisure Centres |
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Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre
|
Uxbridge Rd, Feltham TW13 5EG |
Monday – Friday: 6:30am-10pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-6pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Leisure centre |
|
Isleworth Leisure Centre And Library
|
Twickenham Rd, Isleworth TW7 7EU |
Monday – Thursday: 6:30am-10pm Friday: 6:30am-9pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-6pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Leisure centre |
|
Heston Pools And Fitness
|
New Heston Rd, Hounslow TW5 0LW |
Monday – Friday: 6:30am-10pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-6pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Leisure centre |
|
Osterley Sports And Athletic Centre
|
120 Wood Ln, Isleworth TW7 5FG |
Monday – Friday: 9am-10pm Saturday and Sunday: 9am-6pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Leisure centre |
|
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
|
658 Chiswick High Rd, London TW8 0HJ |
Monday – Friday: 6:30am-10pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-6pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Leisure centre |
|
New Chiswick Pool |
4 Edensor Rd, Chiswick, London W4 2RG |
Monday – Friday: 6:30am-10pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am-6pm |
Toilet, baby changing, space for buggies/prams |
Leisure centre |
