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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