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The change from "mother and baby room" to "nursery room" reflects a change in concept with just one word

2025-08-26   

Only by targeting pain points, refining measures, accurately exerting force, and responding to diverse concerns with more warm measures can we truly reduce the burden of childbirth. Recently, some netizens discovered that a shopping mall in Beijing has changed its "mother and baby room" to a "nursery room" with automatic doors and curtains, clearly separating the breastfeeding area from the washing area. Fathers can change diapers for their children in the washbasin area, while the breastfeeding area still reserves private space for mothers. According to media reports, some large public places in Shanghai and Shenzhen have begun to try setting up "father baby rooms" outside of the "mother and baby rooms" specifically for fathers who are taking their children on trips. The author praises such measures because there is indeed a demand in reality. Some 'mother and baby rooms' are only for mothers to use, and some even have signs posted at the door that say' men are not allowed to enter ', inadvertently creating obstacles. Change it to a "baby room" and set up a "father baby room" separately, making it easier for fathers to take their children out alone. For families with children, such changes bring more convenience, allowing fathers, mothers, or other guardians to use safe, hygienic, and fully functional care facilities with peace of mind. Optimizing and upgrading parenting facilities reflects society's support for reproductive responsibility. This kind of support can be more diverse and detailed: for example, setting up diaper vending machines in large shopping malls, parents can "replenish" at any time; Set up baby stroller ramps in places where parents frequently take their children for walks to facilitate entry and exit; Establishing "parent-child restrooms" in places where conditions permit, facilitating parents to take their children to the bathroom... Promoting the construction of a fertility friendly society is often reflected in these small details. Building a fertility friendly society involves both small details and major policies. Extending maternity leave, providing maternity subsidies and simplifying the procedures for receiving them, and including assisted reproduction in medical insurance payments... Recently, the government introduced childcare subsidy policies and preferential policies for preschool education for children under the age of 3. These measures are down-to-earth and practical, reflecting the country's emphasis on building a family friendly society and effectively reducing the burden on parenting families. Building a fertility friendly society is a long-term project. Only by targeting pain points, refining measures, making precise efforts, and responding to diverse concerns with more warm measures can we truly reduce the burden of childbirth and make the parenting journey of parents more worry free and comfortable. (New Society)

Edit:GUAN LUCIANA Responsible editor:Zhang Lin

Source:people.cn

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