If you’re reading this article… congratulations! It probably means it is finally time that your little kiddo is ready to romp at the mall. Perhaps you’re starting to plan for a weekend shopping trip, but it still might be a bit of a stressful event for you. Amidst the pram-pushing, uncertainty of baby’s wailing, having to plan mealtimes, packing extra diapers and pumps – the list is never-ending.
While most malls have basic nursing room facilities, here’s a list of nursing rooms in some of the most frequented multi-storey malls in Singapore which promise privacy and convenience for you to take a comfortable pitstop at mid-way shopping.
1. Waterway Point
Location: All floors from B1 to L2, with the most spacious nursing room on L2
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispenser
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Private cubicles
- Electrical point
- Cushioned chairs at the common area
Waterway Point’s nursing room takes on a vibrant and cute design, decked out in shades of baby blue with eye-catching cartoon visuals. For the mummies who need to breastfeed, there are also lockable cubicles here with armchairs and charging points for convenience and privacy. Do contact the intercom for access to the nursing room. For the Easties or North-Eastie parents, the comprehensive facilities at Waterway Point’s nursing room and retail offering at Waterway Point itself might be a pretty decent recommendation for a first family trip out.
2. VivoCity
Location: All floors on L1 to L3, with most spacious one on L2
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot water dispensers
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Breastfeeding rooms
- Electrical points
- Cushioned chairs at holding area
Vivocity has a couple of nursing rooms but if you’re looking for the most spacious one, head onward to Level 2, next to the Play Court. This nursing room has all the facilities you need to set you comfortably off for the next part of your shopping adventures – individual nursing rooms, cushioned chairs at the holding area, charging stations. If you’re worried about other mummies rushing for these private pods, fret not as it can fit up to 4 families.
Edit: The nursing room at Vivocity Level 2 is currently closed for the time being.
3. ION Orchard
Location: All floors on B3 to B4 and L3 to L4
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Avent Bottle warmer
- Diaper changing stations (padded ones at B4)
- Diaper and changing-pad liners dispensing machine
A total of 4 nursing rooms in its mall, you will not be surprised that even the décor and facilities in it lives up to the class of ION Orchard with its wooden interior and sparkly countertops. Although their nursing rooms are not necessarily huge enough to occupy a couple of families at a go, you can use the auto-lock feature on the doors for added privacy.
4. 313 @ Somerset
Location: B3, L1 and L5, with the most spacious one on L5
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Breastfeeding rooms
- Electrical points
With a total of 3 nursing rooms in 313 @ Orchard, you will be able to find the most impressive facilities on Level 5 of the mall. With vibrant and cute teardrop-shaped prints on its wall, it gives a bright and wide impression. And it does live up to its expectations by arming you adequately with what you need – an adjoining toilet included.
5. Suntec City Shopping Mall
Location: L1 and L2, with the most spacious one on L1
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Bottle sterilizer
- Chairs
- Electrical Point
When you’re at Suntec, we’d recommend going for the bigger nursing room on Level 1 if you are not in a rush to urgently clean up baby’s… nature calls. There, you will find 2 different nursing cubicles with comfortable chairs and all the other facilities you need – sinks, bottle steriliser, water dispenser, power points and changing tables. On the other hand, the nursing room on Level 2 only offers a single seat for nursing.
6. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Location: B2 to L1
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot water dispensers
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Disposable diaper bags
- Couches
- Electrical Point
For a touristy place like The Shoppes at Marina Bay, you can be sure the set-ups for its 6 nursing rooms are elegant and cosy. For the added privacy, the doors also come with locks so you might end up taking a longer time chilling off. Whenever you are ready, you’ll be equipped to get up and out for the next segment of your shopping adventures.
7. Jurong East Mall (JEM)
Location: B1, L3 and L5
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Bottle Warmer
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Child-friendly toilet
- Electrical points
- Armchairs and small table
- Lockable breastfeeding rooms
Designed with comfort in mind for families with little ones in tow, JEM caters their nursing rooms to best suit your needs while you are out and about with your kids. This nursing room is both spacious and clean with cutesy cartoon backdrops and background music.
8. Jewel
Location: B2 to L4
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Electrical points
- Linen couches
- Lockable breastfeeding rooms
Well praised for its beautiful design, generous space and good ventilation, the nursing rooms at Jewel never have not been given any bad reviews by parents. Almost a hot favourite! It’s in the minute but important details – linen couches, ledge for added convenience, adequate parking space in each cubicle for prams… It is evident this was well thought-out in the making.
9. IMM
Location: L2
What to expect:
- Sinks
- Hot and cold water dispensers
- Padded diaper changing stations
- Electrical points
- Lockable breastfeeding rooms
- Armchairs
Although IMM only has one main nursing room on Level 2, the stand-alone room compensates with its spaciousness and cleanliness. Commended for its well-rounded facilities such as lockable breastfeeding rooms with an armchair and baby holder, the nursing room here leaves you with not much to fret about. Plus, the colourful cartoon birdies painted on the wall will assure you of how this room was designed just for the ease of parents like yourself.
Now, rounding up the 9 best nursing rooms in some of the most frequently visited multi-storey malls of Singapore, we hope this gives you greater confidence to take your kiddo out along for a breather. You might also want to check out the Nursing Room Singapore phone app, which is a great tool for finding a nursing room near you.
For mums who have also decided that you will exclusively breastfeed your baby for as long as you can, the upside about most nursing rooms in Singapore is its privacy, given locked doors. However, do note that for many of these rooms, you will have to press the button for the intercom to approve your use of the nursing rooms first!
Lastly, if you’re planning on which malls to visit for the weekend with the kids, check out our article on places where kids dine free! Some of the best nursing rooms are also in malls with restaurants that provide free kids meals – making it the perfect place to bring your kids.