These Are The Top 10 Airports for Breastfeeding and Pumping Parents

Believe it or not, it’s already time to start booking holiday travel! As many families prepare for the unique challenges of flying with little ones, parents are often on the lookout for safe, private spaces to pump or breastfeed in airports. While legislation like the Friendly Airport for Mothers Act requires all medium and large airports to have a lactation space in every terminal, some airports go above and beyond to provide parents with dedicated peaceful places for pumping and nursing.

To help parents find and fly into the best airports during their travels Mamava, the creator of private lactation suites built for public spaces, has created a list of the best airports for breastfeeding parents. Mamava’s report not only highlights airports with standout lactation spaces but also takes a holistic look at airports that cater to families, with amenities such as family lounges, play areas, interactive exhibits and more. Here are the the family-friendly airports that made it into this year’s top 10.

Top 10 Airports for Breastfeeding Parents

1. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

For the second year in a row ORD takes the top spot with the most lactation spaces of any airport. Chicago O’Hare Internation Airport offers 20 lactation spaces, with 8 Mother’s Rooms and 12 Mamava pods—all open 24/7. If you’re flying with little ones, you can also find a convenient Oops! Diapers 2Go vending machine in Terminal 3 near Gate G3 and a play area in the Family Lounge in Terminal near Gate F1.

2. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

SFO has 16 lactation spaces—10 Nurseries (you can request using airport courtesy phones) and six Mamava pods. Family-friendly activities include a variety of interactive “Kids’ Spots” in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, a SkyTerrace observation deck on top of Terminal 2, as well as rotating art exhibits from the SFO Museum.

3. Orlando International Airport (MCO)

With the addition of a new train station and terminal, MCO is now home to 15 lactation spaces, including 11 Nursing Rooms and four Mamava pods. From a fun garden to a wellness garden, MCO also offers interactive spaces and art exhibits for the whole family.

4. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Traveling parents will now find 14 lactation spaces—including six nursing rooms and eight Mamava pods—throughout the airport. Terminal A offers interactive play areas for families, and the airport’s At Your Gate food delivery service helps simplify life when you’re juggling little ones.

5. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

ATL has 13 lactation spaces—all Mamava pods—throughout their six concourses. There is also a unique “rainforest walk” art exhibit with calming lights and sounds overhead located on the walk between terminals A and B.

6. Logan International Airport (BOS)

A newcomer to Mamava’s Top 10 list, Boston excels at supporting breastfeeding travelers with 13 lactation spaces, across four terminals with nine nursing rooms and four Mamava pods. You can also find interactive Kidport play areas in Terminals A, B and C.

7. Denver International Airport (DEN)

Another new addition to the list, Denver offers 12 lactation spaces, including 11 Nursing Rooms and one Mamava pod. The Denver Internation Airport also recently debuted a new play area open 24/7 located on Concourse C near Gate C48.

8. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK boasts 12 lactation spaces (eight Mamava pods and four Nursing Rooms). If you’re traveling with kids, the Jet Blue Terminal (Terminal 5) offers an outdoor area called “T5 Rooftop” (across from gate 28) and an indoor play area.

9. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

PHX has 12 lactation spaces—six Mother’s Rooms and six Mamava pods. The airport also boasts Play-viation Park, a fun and interactive children’s play area located in Terminal 3 near Gate F6. If you’re leaving your car, be sure to take advantage of the family-friendly parking spaces in the East Economy Parking area and garage.

10. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

The last newcomer on the list, parents flying through MSP will find 12 nursing rooms and lactation centers across nine terminals. For parents with bigger kiddos, there are two play areas, one on Concourse C at Terminal 1 and another inside security at Terminal 2.

Be sure to check out Mamava’s helpful locator app for guidance finding pumping hot spots on the go. And before you head out, take a look at a few tips to make pumping while traveling easier.