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Men’s bathrooms to be fitted with baby changing stations
A new law in the US has moved parents closer to equality when it comes to the restroom, with President Obama passing the Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation Act (also known as the BABIES Act).
The bill was introduced in April in the hope of making public federal buildings more reflective of modern parental roles and improving accessibility for dads looking after their babies. “Government needs to do more to ensure that public buildings are family-friendly,” Congressman David Cicilline said. “No mum or dad should ever have to worry about finding a safe, sanitary place to change their baby ― least of all in a federal building that’s paid for by taxpayers.
“The BABIES Act is a common-sense proposal that makes government buildings more welcoming for families and helps promote good public health.”
Not only has the act received backing from politicians, but celebrities and bloggers have also voiced their support. Actor Ashton Kutcher helped get the bill off the ground, launching an online petition after noting how few public men’s bathrooms had changing stations.
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