Mattel, Inc. (2004)

The lactation room at Mattel's corporate offices in El Segundo was established almost 15 years ago to assist working mothers who are returning to work after maternity leave. A second room was added at Mattel's Design Center, also located in El Segundo, a few years later. The lactation rooms are very popular with nursing mothers as they are a private place to bond with other working mothers, as well as to share stories and suggestions. Recently renovated, the Lactation Rooms include: storage lockers with combinations, tables and telephones, refrigerator with freezer, sink with 180-degree hot water for washing, bulletin board for pictures and announcements, magazines such as Parenting and Working Mother and a comfortable environment. The room is also stocked with a variety of brochures regarding newborns, breastfeeding and other local resources. Mothers requesting to use the lactation rooms check out a key and, if lockers are available, are assigned a locker. The rooms accommodate approximately 50 working mothers a year. Mattel’s support for its breastfeeding in the workplace combined with its Child Development Center where employees have access to day care facilities on-site has gained the company a solid reputation as one of the best places to work.