The Labour Movement’s U Family threw a National Day bash for over 3,000 parents and their babies on 4 August 2012, acknowledging that babies are the key to national growth.
NTUC's third Baby’s Day Out – My First National Day bash was held at The Lawn@Marina Bay.
It was at this celebratory platform that U Family urged more employers to support breastfeeding for mothers at the workplaces.
Said NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Cham Hui Fong: “The challenge for women after giving birth, when they come back to work, besides flexibility of time, is that they hope to be able to continue breastfeeding for the well-being of the baby. This will be an encouragement if employers accommodate this at the workplace.”
The record was set for the largest Singapore’s national flag made up of more than 1,000 milk bottles in a show of support to baby-friendly practices at the workplace at the event.
Said NTUC U Family Director Toh Hwee Tin: “U Family shares with these families the joys of parenthood, and the wonderful experience of having babies and children.
“This community of working families showcases that there is more to pursuing a career; it tells of the love, the laughter and the sense of purpose in life that every child brings to their family and the community.
“It is a timely reminder on Singapore’s National Day that babies are important to the growth of our country.”
U Family also conducted a survey with over 1,300 married women on breastfeeding in April this year to have deeper insights on the sentiments amongst families in Singapore.
Based on the findings, U Family hopes more employers will provide flexible lactation breaks and nursing corners for these employees.
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