APTA CSM Families' Section
Lactation Rooms are available in:
Boston Convention Center
Room 154 (Level 1) Room 251 (Level 2)
Additional Mother's rooms may be available in the Convention Center, Omni and Westin – see all locations on the conference app available prior to CSM.
Shipping Options for Mother's Milk:
FedEx ships with 48 hours' notice, boxes provided— (888) 817-9993
Milkstork ships boxes directly to the convention center
APTA Disclaimer: Please note that this list is offered as a guide. APTA does not endorse, makes no representations or warranties for, and disclaims all liability regarding the listed services. APTA recommends that you conduct your own due diligence to ensure that you are comfortable with a service provider.
Local Pharmacies:
CVS
91 Seaport Blvd. - 0.5 miles/11-minute walking distance
Open: Daily 7 am - 11 pm
(857) 350-4646
Medical Services
Medical Services/Disaster/First Aid:
Boston Medical Center
One Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-8000
Local Hospitals (distances calculated from convention center):
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St – 2.1 miles driving distance
Open 24 Hours
(617) 636-5000
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave. – 6.7 miles driving distance
(617) 667-7000
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis St. – 4.4 miles driving distance
(617) 732-5500
Seat/Stroller Rentals:
Baby's Away - Baby Supply Rentals
(800) 571-0077
Childcare and Babysitter Services:
Nanny Poppins Agency — 617-697-0052
Boston Baby Nurse and Nanny — 781-444-4036
APTA Disclaimer: Please note that this list is offered as a guide. APTA does not endorse, makes no representations or warranties for, and disclaims all liability regarding the listed services. APTA recommends that you conduct your own due diligence to ensure that you are comfortable with a service provider.
Family-Related Activities (distances calculated from convention center)
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf – 1.5 miles driving distance
Mon - Fri, 9 am – 5 pm
Weekends, 9 am – 6 pm
(617) 973-5200
Boston Museum of Science
1 Science Park - 3.5 miles driving distance
Sat - Thurs, 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, 9 am – 9 pm
(617) 723-2500
The New Children's Museum
308 Congress St.– 0.9 miles/11-minute walking distance
Daily, 9 am – Noon, 1:30 – 4 pm
LEGO Discovery Center Boston
598 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA – 6 miles driving distance
Hours vary.
Check website for more information or email LEGO Discovery Center Boston.
Family-Friendly Restaurants (distances calculated from convention center)
The Tot Cafe by Little Cocoa Bean Co.
114 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA – 6 miles walking distance
Wed - Fri, 10 am - 6 pm
Weekends 8 am – 4 pm
(617) 652-9595
Picco Pizza & Ice Cream
513 Tremont Street– 2 miles driving distance
Sun – Wed, 11 am - 3 pm, 4 pm - 8 pm
Thurs – Sat, 11 am - 3 pm, 4 pm - 10 pm
(617) 927-0066
City Tap House
10 Boston Wharf Rd – 1 mile driving distance
Sun – Thurs, 11 am – 11 am
Fri – Sat, 11 am – 1 am
(617) 904-2748
The Independent
75 Union Square, Somerville, MA – 4.6 miles driving distance
Mon – Fri, 5 pm – Midnight
Weekends, 11 am - Midnight
(617) 440-6022
Granary Tavern
170 Milk St - 1.7 miles walking distance (Close to Aquarium)
Daily 6:30 am – 2:30 pm
(617) 449-7110
The Paramount
44 Charles Street – 4 miles driving distance
Daily, 8 am - 9 pm
(617) 720-1152