Julie L.
Yelp
What: A great and comfortable place for nursing mothers to feed their babies and pump! Also, they have a lot of other resources such as high chairs for parents/caregivers to feed their child(ren); diaper changing tables; and a place where you can purchase formula, bottles, diapers, etc. if you need it!
Where: Located near Disneyland's First Aid building just off of Main Street before you get to that huge intersection. Located in the same little area as the Corn Dog Cart.
When: The hours are the same as the park's.
How: You enter and are greeted by the friendliest staff! I had to pump throughout the day, so I was there a few times. Each time and with each patron, I noticed how friendly they were and asked the question, "How may we help you?" So helpful!
The layout
Waiting area: When you first enter, there's a waiting area with seats. I did not have to wait during the times that I went to pump.
Feeding area: Upon entering, there is an area in the center of the business with table and chair made for young children. Also, there are high chairs available. A water fountain is available here.
Kitchen area: Pretty large kitchen area with lots of counter space. Your traditional kitchen sink and faucet-- pretty big not the small kind. Available for you to wash your hands and wash your breastpump equipment or bottles, etc. There is a microwave. I did not use it but I think that it's available for you to warm up food for your child and hopefully not milk (as heating in the microwave might create heat pockets and can potentially create burns!). Lots of paper towels and cups.
Nursing area: There are about 5 spots available for moms to nurse their babies. There is a divider between the nursing area and the main area and it does help with privacy for sure. Although it's a divider it's more like a wall-- meaning that you do feel enclosed and private. When you are ushered to your area, there are 4 to 5 chairs facing one direction, so that you are looking at the back of the head of someone else. The chairs looked comfortable (not a nursing rocking chair but it is comfy looking with cushions). I didn't get to see every detail of that since I was placed in a separate room with one chair and a table because I had to use my pump and an outlet was available there.
The breastpumping room is not much different from the main nursing area. It is in the same area but you are partitioned off with another curtain. It was very comfortable to pump there! I brought my battery pack but there is an outlet available for use.
The temperature at the care center felt very comfortable. I think that they probably try to keep the temperature comfortable since most of us mothers can get a bit hot while feeding.
Storing equipment: The care center itself does not hold your belongings but literally located diagonal from the care center about 30 steps or less is the First Aid center and they will check in and keep your pump for you. You fill out a brief information sheet and they keep it for you. I would just put a tag on your bag just in case it can get mixed up. I'm sure that they put an identification tag or something but maybe because mine was a distinct bag (red) and maybe I was the only one who had one, they didn't or maybe I didn't notice.
Another option is to use the lockers which are located very close to the care center. Basically, it's towards the entrance of the park but it's the next "intersection" over. Near the fresh fruit and veggie cart on the same side of Main street. You can access your locker throughout the day, so that's an option too (just don't hit the "end rental" button).
Storing milk: You can not store breastmilk at the Care Center OR the First Aid area BUT you can request for ice from the First Aid center, if you'd like.
Other services: I think Lost Children come to this location. I think that I saw one staff member help a child and everything seemed to be going well.
Overall, the Baby Care Center at Disneyland exceeded my expectations. I felt like I was almost at home. Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, and it was great! So helpful! I did not go to the Baby Care Center located at California Adventure but there is one located there as well.