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Free to feed

  • 0-1 Years
  • Feeding and eating
7 mums sitting in a cafe with their babies on their lap. Some of them are holding 'Free to Feed' signs.

All families and their children should feel free to breastfeed in public, anytime, anywhere.

This is the vision of the ‘Free to Feed’ campaign, which aims to encourage and normalise breastfeeding in public, help those who breastfeed and/or pump to feel relaxed and increase their confidence. 

This community initiative encourages local businesses and venues to sign up and pledge to be a ‘#FreeToFeed’ location, where breastfeeding families and their little ones are openly welcomed to visit, especially if they feel like they need a safe space when out and about.

Breastfeeding and pumping in public

Breastfeeding has amazing health benefits, but not all who want to breastfeed have the support they need to do so. Let some families explain why it is important to them, and why everyone should feel free to feed in public

Building confidence

"There’s nothing like sitting with other mums to help you feel more confident about breastfeeding and pumping in public." - Free To Feed Volunteer

Breastfeeding friendly map

Albero Lounge, Bedford

Cowper Building, Riverside Square, Bedford, MK40 1AY

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Anytime Fitness, Bedford

Unit 2A, 1 Merchant Place, Riverside Square, Horne Lane, Bedford, MK40 1AR

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ArloArts, Bedford

17 The Arcade, Bedford, MK40 1NS

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Baja, Bedford

28 Castle Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3US

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Bar Citrus, Bedford

29 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA

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bbtea, Bedford

43 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RY

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The Bear, Bedford

92 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NN

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The Beauty Shack, Dunstable

16 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU

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Bedford Borough Customer Service Centre

2 Horne Lane, Bedford, MK40 1RA

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Bedford Central Library

Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1PG

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Bedford Pavillion Cafe, Bedford

The Pavilion, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7SS

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Bedford Swan Hotel, Bedford

The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 1RW

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The Blackbirds Pub, Flitwick

25-27 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DX

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The Blue Glass, Bedford

29-31 St Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN

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Borough Hall, Bedford Borough Council

138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

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Boutique Planet, Bedford

8 The Arcade, Bedford, MK40 1NS

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The Bumble Bee Pub, Flitwick

Coniston Road, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1QY

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Bushmead Community Hub, Luton

Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7SF

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Cafe Latte

4 High Street, Flitwick, MK45 1DS

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The Chequers, Houghton Regis

East End, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LB

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Child Development Centre, Bedfordshire

Child Development Centre, Hill Rise, Kempston, MK42 7EB

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Close Encounters, Bedford

20 Allhallows, Bedford, MK40 1LJ

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Cod and Waffle, Leighton Buzzard

Unit 2, Greenfields, Theedway, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9SP

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Coffee with Art, Bedford

82 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NN

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Costa Coffee, Bedford

Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ

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Costa Coffee, Flitwick

2 High Street, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DS

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Creams Cafe, Bedford

119-121 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NU

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épanoui

44 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3HD

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Fancy Bakery, Bedford

35 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TH

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FatCap Smokehouse, Bedford

15 Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3NT

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Flitwick Day Nursery

20 Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJ

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Flitwick Children's Centre

Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1PU

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Flitwick Cricket Club

The Hardy Vale, Flitwick Road, Westoning, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 5AA

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Flitwick Leisure Centre

Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1TH

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Flitwick Library

15 Coniston Road, Flitwick, MK45 1QL

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Frescoes Coffee House, Bedford

20 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3HD

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Gallone's Ice Cream Parlour, Bedford

1, 2 The Arcade, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NS

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The George and Dragon Pub, Bedford

39 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU

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Gunn's Bakery, Sandy

8 Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HU

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Italian Touch by Ivano, Bedford

St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthbert's Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG

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La Piazza, Bedford

St Paul's Square, Bedford, MK40 1SQ

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Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre

The Rushmere Park Academy, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EW

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Little Squirts Pre School, Flitwick

Little Squirts Pre-School, The Old School, Dunstable Road, Flitwick, MK45 1HU

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Made in Bedford at Number 13

13 St Paul's Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL

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Marvellous Minds, Bedford

12 - 13 The Arcade, Bedford, MK40 1NS

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Nando's, Bedford

3 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN

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Nando's, Bedford

The Rufus Centre, Flitwick

The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AH

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Shuttleworth Collection

Shuttleworth, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 9DT

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Slide Record Shop

9 The Arcade, Bedford, MK40 1NS

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Slug and Lettuce, Bedford

53-55 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ

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Sorrelli Cafe, Leighton Buzzard

1 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN

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St Mark's Church Community Centre, Bedford

Calder Rise, Bedford, MK41 7UY

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St Peter and St Paul Flitwick Church

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Church Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AE

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Subway (all branches), Bedford

47 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PW

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Thali and Tandoor, Bedford

19 Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US

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The Crown Pub, Flitwick

Station Road, Flitwick, MK45 1LA

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The Gallery, Bedford

6 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3HD

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The Higgins Pantry, Bedford

Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD

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The Lawns Nursery, Biggleswade

The Baulk, Biggleswade, SG18 0PT

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The Lounge Cafe, Flitwick

1 Coniston Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1LX

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Rose, Bedford

45 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RY

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Flitwick Sandwich Bar

1D Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1DP

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The Ship, Bedford

7 St Cuthbert's Street, Bedford, MK40 3JB

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The Swan Pub, Flitwick

1 Dunstable Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1HP

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Union Street Clinic

5 Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF

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Vanilla Tree, Bedford

29 St Cuthbert's Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG

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West 4 Cafe

7A Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA

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Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable

Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF

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Active Luton - High Town Cafe

Hightown Community Sports and Arts Centre, Concorde Street, Luton, LU2 0JD

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AL QUDS

27 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE

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Ali's Cuisine, Luton

20 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE

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Bushmead Community Hub, Luton

Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7SF

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Coffee Pot, Bury Park

1, Nadeem Plaza, 172 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BT

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Downside Primary School

Downside Primary School, Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ

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Denbigh Pre School

Denbigh Pre-School, Cavendish Road, Luton, LU3 1JG

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Luton Dream Coffee

23 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH

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Fobo Bites (Luton Indoor Market)

The Luton Arndale Centre, 8, Market Hall, Luton LU1 2TA

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Tenpin Luton (The Galaxy Centre)

Tenpin Luton, The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB

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Go Coffee

108-110 The Mall, Luton, LU1 2AL

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Greenfield's Restaurant

11G The Gallery, Luton, LU1 2TW

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Gregg's, The Mall

U160, The Mall, Luton LU1 2TJ

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Heads You Win (Hairdressers)

884 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HH

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Little Stars Pre School

110-112 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HX

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Luton Central Library and other Luton Libraries

St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG

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Luton Town Football Club

1 Maple Road East, Luton, LU4 8AW

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Muffin Break

Kiosk 184A, Bute St, Luton LU1 2LJ

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Oak Tree Kindergarten, Luton

229 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AA

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Pades Lounge African

39 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH

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Robby's Tea Shop

57 Luton Road, Luton, LU1 2TE

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Sadler Hair and Beauty

20 Stuart Street, Luton, LU1 2SL

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Steakout Luton

52 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH

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Wardown Museum and Gallery Cafe

Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA

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The Garden Cafe

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX

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Hat Factory Arts Centre

65, 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY

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Luton Point

37, Point Bedfordshire, Luton LU1 2LJ

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Village Dental Practice, Luton

632 Hitchin Road, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 7UG

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Zandra's Restaurant and Bar

35A, 35B Upper George Street, Luton, LU1 2RD

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In Car Safety Centre

16 Dunsby Road, Milton Keynes, MK6 4AD

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Nails and Beauty MK

74 High Street, Milton Keynes, MK16 8AQ

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#FreeToFeed is steadily growing across Bedfordshire and Luton all working to help grow #FreeToFeed in the community. More areas will be added to the campaign.

If you are a local business and are interested in supporting the Free to Feed campaign, please register your interest by emailing ccs.bedfordshireandluton.freetofeed@nhs.net.
If you are a parent or family and have visited a Free to Feed venue, but did not have a positive experience, we welcome your feedback. Your input helps us to continually improve and build a supportive breastfeeding community together.
Two Mums Breasteeding Whilst Sitting Next To Each Other In A Football Stadium. On The Chair In Front A Little Boy Is Sitting And Holding A 'Free To Feed' Sign About His Head

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Last reviewed: 1 November, 2024

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Who can help

If you have any questions or concerns about infant feeding, a health professional in our team will be able to offer advice and support.

You can email ccs.bedsandlutonchildrenshealthhub@nhs.net

You can call 0300 555 0606

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