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A photo which depicts a nappy-changing facility inside the men's washroom in the Kempegowda International Airport is being shared on social media by netizens praising the inclusive and progressive move.
The picture, posted by Twitter user Sukhada, was shared with text that reads, "Needs to be celebrated. Spotted in a men's washroom at @BLRAirport - a diaper change station. Childcare is not just a woman's responsibility," as reported by NDTV.
Needs to be celebrated. Spotted in a men's washroom at @BLRAirport - a diaper change station. Childcare is not just a woman's responsibility. 👏🏻✨ pic.twitter.com/Za4CG9jZfR
The official Twitter handle of Bengaluru Airport responded by adding that this has been a feature in all their washrooms. They wrote "Thank you Sukhada @appadappajappa for your appreciation. The diaper change station has been a feature of our washrooms – irrespective of gender – at the #BLRAirport. They are well-equipped and enable a parent to change a baby in privacy and comfort. #Bengaluru #babycare #airport."
Thank you Sukhada @appadappajappa for your appreciation. The diaper change station has been a feature of our washrooms – irrespective of gender – at the #BLRAirport. They are well-equipped and enable a parent to change a baby in privacy and comfort. #Bengaluru #babycare #airport https://t.co/H7BRDAsLvA
The internet users have praised the airport, calling it exactly what everyone needs, and for how progressive it is.
A user replied to the Twitter post and wrote, "Wow. Well done @BLRAirport progressive thinking."
Wow. Well done @BLRAirport progressive thinking. https://t.co/hKLZjOb61M
A user responded to Sukhada's Twitter post and said, "This is great! Diaper changing/nursing stations outside of men/women's Loos have been around in BLR airport since some time. The only challenge in the outside stations may be the privacy to nursing mothers.."
This is great! Diaper changing/nursing stations outside of men/women's Loos have been around in BLR airport since some time. The only challenge in the outside stations may be the privacy to nursing mothers.. https://t.co/1hzdr7HpuD
Another user commented, "This is great to see, so many places have it only in the women's washroom. It should either be in a place where it is accessible to both, ie. outside gender specific washrooms or in both."
This is great to see, so many places have it only in the women's washroom. It should either be in a place where it is accessible to both, ie. outside gender specific washrooms or in both. https://t.co/lYed9vIXtI
Although many netizens noted the good effort by the Airport, however, some pointed out that these initiatives should be normalised and not celebrated. In the replies to the original tweet, users pointed out how childcare is not a woman's responsibility, and both men and women need to be responsible for their children, so this move should be normalised rather than celebrated.
This should be the norm everywhere rather than the exception.
That's exactly what you shouldn't do! Don't celebrate such things .. instead normalise them!!
Some social media users also pointed out that is a common sight in foreign countries and that they're glad it's picking up in India as well.
I see this in most international airports! But good to see India gradually joining gender role parity construct
Such a common sight everywhere in the UK. Glad that somebody back home is following the suit.
Some fathers also replied that this is super helpful, and as fathers, they need to assume responsibility too. One Twitter user also replied that he's glad that someone's taken initiative after facing so many issues with it in the past.
It's very nice gesture by @BLRAirport . I being a new father, my first child has given me lot of opportunities to change his diapers and I do it happily as I feel that too my major responsibility in raising him. https://t.co/L3O3QoOGtl
After having gone through the nightmarish experiences changing diapers over the years for two kids in men's bathroom with limited or no needed support to execute the feat, I am just glad that phase is over. This is such a welcome move, but sadly, it won't happen at scale. https://t.co/8pxYm5IU07
Travelling with babies is usually quite worrisome for parents due to hygiene issues, especially for parents who travel alone. This initiative is one simple step toward making things a little easier for parents and reducing gender parity, by subtly pushing the fact that this is a duty of both the mother and father.
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