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.

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Babies-at-Work Programs

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 effective 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

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

Organizations That Allow Babies

Baby Program Benefits for Society

Our Sponsors

This website is maintained by the Parenting in the Workplace Institute.  The Institute provides resources and assistance for the successful, sustainable implementation of business programs in which parents can bring their children to work and care for them while doing their jobs.

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Books Available

Babies at Work: Bringing New Life to the Workplace

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How to Start a Babies-at-Work Program

Download Free Template Documents for a Babies-at-Work Program (from our Parenting in the Workplace Institute site)