The Isle of Wight Council has introduced dedicated breastfeeding spaces in its libraries.

Since April, each of the council's six libraries — Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, and Ventnor — has been equipped with specially allocated chairs for mothers to breastfeed their babies.

Recently, feeding cushions have been added for extra comfort.

A spokesperson for the council said: "Having a new baby is a big life event, can be stressful and overwhelming.

"Whilst women can breastfeed anywhere, feeding when out and about can be daunting at first.

"Providing dedicated breastfeeding spaces hopefully encourages families to go out into their community, even if they are breastfeeding, which will also help their mental wellbeing."

The libraries also offer a range of books to help answer any breastfeeding questions new parents may have.

Councillor Debbie Andre, cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said: "Many families still feel anxious about breastfeeding in public.

"By signing up to this scheme and displaying the breastfeeding friendly window stickers, businesses and organisations across the Island can show that they welcome and support families."