Burden City Park has a new feature that will help families, specifically moms who breastfeed.
In 2018, the Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County received a grant from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition for the design, construction, and installation of a breastfeeding bench. The goal of this project is to provide a safe, comfortable and sheltered area to breastfeed and change a diaper.
Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County are dedicated to normalizing breastfeeding in the community and advocating for mothers, babies, and families in Cowley County.
The breastfeeding bench was constructed by the Central of Burden High School Shop class. The bench features a shaded canopy and was installed near the playground equipment. This location helps caregivers sit and feed children without having to leave the park.
Design plans for the bench were donated by Winfield-based Agora Architecture. The Topeka Breastfeeding Coalition used the plans and coordinated the installation of a breastfeeding bench at the Topeka Zoo.
Additional local bench sponsors are the City-Cowley County Health Department, Sunflower OB/GYN, and William Newton Memorial Hospital. Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County appreciate their support of the project and the overwhelming support of county families, moms, and babies. Thank you to the City of Burden for allowing us to use your park as the pilot community and Daniel’s Ready Mix for the donation of concrete.
Community moms and breastfeeding supporters are encouraged to get involved with Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County. For more information, contact Taylor Schwartz at 620-442-5735.
(Pictured in above photo: From L to R: Becky Reid, K-State Research and Extension & BACC Member, Sarah Johnson, William Newton Hospital, Rachel Livingston, William Newton Hospital, Katie Morrison, Sunflower OB/GYN, Jojo Tijerina, City-Cowley County Health Department, Taylor Schwartz, SCK Health & BACC Chairperson. On bench: Sarah LaGrone, Caden & Case LaGrone, Local Burden Breastfeeding Mom, and babies. Courtesy photo)