In dozens of companies across the country, babies can come to work with their parents
every day for the first several months of their lives. These babies-at-work
programs offer extensive benefits for families, businesses, and society. |
Copyright 2007-09 Carla Moquin |
A babies-at-work program enables parents to bring their new babies to
work and care for them while doing their jobs, generally until the babies are
six to eight months of age or crawling. These programs are highly successful when
structured well. |
Responsive Care = Happy Babies Babies Love Physical Contact Babies Love Social Interaction Interactive Community Parenting Breastfeeding = Easier Soothing Babies Sleep a Lot Limited to 6 to 8 Months Parents Work Hard to Succeed Structure Prevents Problems |
Why Baby Programs Work |
Earlier Return to Work Increased Employee Retention Higher Morale Enhanced Teamwork Attraction of New Employees Lower Health Costs Increased Overall Productivity Attraction of New Customers Higher Customer Loyalty Low Implementation Costs |
Baby Program Benefits for Businesses |
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Community Approach to Parenting Breastfeeding More Feasible Lower Societal Health Costs People Become Better Parents Coworkers Learn About Babies Socially Integrated Babies More Balanced Gender Roles Appreciation for Parenting |
Baby Program Implementation Tips |
Detailed Policy Expect a Transition Period Work Still Needs to Get Done Babies' Needs Come First Discuss Plan Before Baby's Arrival Top-Down Support Offer Baby-Free Zones Designated Alternate Providers Utilize Trial Option Provisions to Prevent Problems |
Baby Program Benefits for Families |
Lower Stress for Parents Happier Marriages Easier Breastfeeding Easier Bonding Lower Day Care Costs Better Financial Stability Socialized and Happier Babies Parents Learn from Coworkers Social Network for Parents Less Postpartum Depression Enables Starting a Family Earlier Fathers More Involved with Babies |
Baby-Friendly Companies Listing |
Pictures |
Recent Babies-at-Work Programs |
Baby Program Benefits for Society |
Books Available |
Babies at Work: Bringing New Life to the Workplace |
How to Start a Babies-at-Work Program |
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Useful Items for Parents |
Moby Wrap Carriers |
Smart Mom Jewelry (safe for teething babies) |
Download Free Template Documents for a Babies-at-Work Program (from our Parenting in the Workplace Institute site) |
Weekly Quote |
"Because parents can bring their babies with them for the first six months of the
infant's life, it's a tremendous emotional and financial benefit for them."
--Deann Tiede,
Kansas Insurance Dept. |
From Babies at Work: Bringing New Life to the Workplace |
Learn About The Great Babies-at-Work Challenge |
View our entry in Google's Project 10 to the 100th |
