A breastfeeding armchair and a baby changing table in a private space in the Delfino building, helping parents balance university life and childcare.

Balancing study and university life with the arrival of a baby also means having access to suitable spaces for everyday needs. The Baby Pit Stop at Savona Campus meets this need by providing a place to stop for breastfeeding or a nappy change, respecting the time and attention that caring for a child requires.

The dedicated area has a comfortable armchair, a baby changing table and a partition that ensures privacy, allowing parents to care for their children in a comfortable, private setting.
 

The Baby Pit Stop is located on the ground floor of the Delfino building, in the entrance area of the women’s toilets. Designed with particular attention to students with children, it is also available to lecturers, researchers, technical and administrative staff, and visitors to the Campus who may need it.

The initiative puts into practice the inclusion policies promoted by Rector Delfino of the University of Genoa. Providing spaces that meet caregiving needs helps parents take part in university life while caring for their children.

The service builds on work already under way at the University of Genoa, including the “Salottini dell’allattamento” (breastfeeding lounges) in the Department of Education and “Le stanze della Disconnessione” (disconnection rooms) in the Department of Pharmacy. These initiatives share a commitment to helping people balance study and family life and to addressing the needs associated with the birth and care of a child.

The area was funded by the PRISMA and PRISMA 2.0 projects, which promote physical and mental wellbeing and help prevent psychological distress among university students. Alongside research and the expansion of psychological counselling services, the projects offer awareness-raising and training activities for the entire university community.

Find out more about the PRISMA and PRISMA 2.0 projects: prisma.unige.it