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Starr Peters posted a new Topic
Friday, Jan 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM
Lactation Pods
Has anyone had a lactation pod installed in their museum? We have a "nursing nook" in our crawler area, but we frequently have requests for a more private space. Curious about anyone's experiences with them. How they have held up. How much use they have gotten. Any in particular that people like.
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Jessie Goodwin posted a reply on Re: Sensory-Friendly Opportunities for Children...
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 5:57 PM
Said: I love to see so much feedback!At The Children's Museum of Wilmington in NC, we offer Sensory Sundays once every other month with hopes of making it a monthly program. The Museum opens from 10am - 12pm, before our regular 1-5pm ...
Melanie Vartabedian posted a reply on Re: Sensory-Friendly Opportunities for Children...
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 5:20 PM
Said: Hi Jessica,Our first foray was to offer Sensory Friendly Sundays the first and third Sunday of each month from 10am - 12pm. Though we didn't get a lot of visitors overall, the opportunity has since generated quite a few membersh...
Ashley Monge posted a reply on Re: Sensory-Friendly Opportunities for Children...
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Said: Hello Jessica!Similarly to everyone else, we offer Sensory Friendly Play sessions as well. We have struggled to keep gain the trust of the individuals who would benefit from our Sensory Friendly Play Sessions. We are a little ov...
Shelby Kellner posted a reply on Re: Sensory-Friendly Opportunities for Children...
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Said: Hi Jessica,We offer All Abilities Night quarterly on a Friday night. We are looking to move it to a Sunday afternoon potentially. But we offer free admission for everybody who attends. We have occupational therapists, behavioral...
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