Knutsford Town Council is proud to launch the Feeding Charter, a new community initiative designed to make visiting Knutsford town centre stress-free and welcoming for all parents and carers of babies and young children.
Effective immediately, this compassionate programme invites local businesses across our charming streets to offer a dedicated, welcoming space for breastfeeding or bottle-feeding babies. The scheme also extends this support to any parent, grandparent, or carer needing a comfortable spot to sit and feed older children.
The Charter specifically acknowledges the challenges our unique and sometimes narrow streets can pose. Delivered in collaboration in with local businesses, the scheme creates a more inclusive environment. Participating venues will display a ‘Baby Feeding Welcome’ sticker in their windows, assuring visitors that a welcoming space is available without the obligation to make a purchase.
“We are proud to support our community with this initiative,” said Town Centre Manager Sandra Curties “Knutsford is a town with a big heart, and by introducing the feeding charter, we are taking a step towards ensuring that our shops are accessible to all, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity.”
Participating locations include:
- Knutsford Heritage Centre, 90A King Street, WA16 6ED
- Dagmara Studios, 8A Minshull Street, WA16 6HG
- Cranford Café, 10-12 Canute Place, WA16 6BH
- The Tea Room, Cotton Shop Yard, 73 King Street, WA16 6DX
- Detaljer, 39-41 Princess Street, WA16 6BW
- Booths, Stanley Road, WA16 0BS
- KnutCraft, Ruskin Rooms, Drury Lane, WA16 6HA
- Knutsford Market Hall, Silk Mill Street, WA16 6DF
- Neki Café, 19 King Street, WA16 6DW
- Satya Sanctuary, 44-46 King Street, WA16 6DT
- MAK Clinic, Royal George Building, Regent Street, Wa16 6GR
Charlotte Montgomery, owner of Satya Sanctuary said, “Joining this scheme felt like a natural step for us. Our studio already offers a range of parent and baby classes, including Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, Mamma Barre and Mamma Reformer. We’re used to mums feeding their babies in class and always want them to feel relaxed and at home”
Charlotte continues, “Our chill-out lounge is open to any parent or carer passing by during our opening hours. You’re welcome to pop in for a complimentary herbal tea, use our baby-changing facilities, or just take a quiet moment to unwind. We’re easy to find, fully accessible before and after classes via the courtyard just behind Jessica Stone on Church Hill. There’s a short video on our Instagram page showing the entrance if you need a hand finding us. We’d love to see more local businesses get involved to help make our town even more welcoming for parents and babies”
Emma who runs Cheshire East Mum Club said, “This is such a wonderful idea, and I will be spreading the word across all my members. If you have a crying baby or a hungry toddler or both the relief when you spy a ‘Baby Feeding Welcome sticker’ will be immense. Well done, Knutsford!”
Any Knutsford business who wishes to join the scheme can contact sandra.curties@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
All participating businesses and further details of the charter can be found on https://www.knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/services/feeding-charter and www.discoverknutsford.com