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Look out for Baby on Board lanyards and badges to help support expectant travellers

Baby on Board lanyards and badges

A Baby on Board lanyard or badge can help expectant mothers signal they may need a seat on public transport, encouraging safer and more considerate journeys.  

If you see someone wearing a Baby on Board lanyard or badge, please consider politely offering them your seat - it’s a small gesture that can make a big difference. 

How to order a Baby on Board lanyard or badge 

We are pleased to provide Baby on Board lanyards and badges free of charge to passengers who need them, delivered straight to your home. 

To order email babyonboard@transport.nsw.gov.au and include the following details: 

  • Full name
  • Unit and/or street number
  • Street name
  • Suburb
  • Postcode
  • Your preference to receive either a lanyard or badge.

Please note: 

  • Lanyards and badges can only be delivered to NSW addresses
  • There is a limit of one lanyard or one badge, per person.

Learn more about the Baby on Board initiative 

Travelling while pregnant, or with a baby, can be challenging, especially during peak times. Crowded services can make it difficult to find a seat or stable space, increasing discomfort and safety risks for those who need extra support. 

In many cases, early pregnancy or busy commuter environments mean other passengers may not realise someone needs extra consideration. This can leave expectant travellers feeling uncomfortable, unseen or unsure about asking for help. 

For other passengers, the situation can be just as uncertain. Many people are willing to offer their seat but hesitate, worried they might offend or misread the situation. This hesitation often results in missed opportunities for small, meaningful acts of kindness. 

The Baby on Board initiative provides a simple solution. A Baby on Board badge or lanyard offers a clear, visible signal that the wearer is an expectant mother who may need a seat or extra support. It removes uncertainty, encourages awareness, and gives others the confidence to act with courtesy and care. 

Have you ordered a lanyard or badge? Let us know about your experience  

If you have applied and received your badge or lanyard, we would love to know any feedback you have about this initiative or how it worked for you.  

Please email babyonboard@transport.nsw.gov.au to provide feedback.