TfL launches Babies on Board badge for parents expecting multiples
New badge introduced in 2026 marks 20 years of the original Baby on Board scheme
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Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a new Babies on Board badge for passengers expecting twins, triplets or other multiples. The badge, launched in 2026, extends the original Baby on Board scheme which began in 2006. It is available free of charge to all pregnant passengers travelling on the TfL network.
Why the new badge was introduced
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The original Baby on Board badge was designed to help pregnant passengers discreetly signal their need for a seat. TfL said the badge reduces the awkwardness of asking for a seat, particularly during early pregnancy when a bump may not be visible. The new Babies on Board badge follows the same principle but is specifically for those expecting more than one child.
TfL marked the 20th anniversary of the original scheme by launching the new badge. This Is Local London reported that the initiative aims to support parents who may face additional challenges during pregnancy, such as increased fatigue or mobility issues. The badge does not guarantee a seat but encourages other passengers to offer one.
How residents can get the badge
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The Babies on Board badge, like the original, is free to order. Residents can request one online through the TfL website, where it will be posted to a UK address. TfL has also set up collection points at selected John Lewis stores across London, allowing expectant parents to pick up a badge in person without waiting for delivery.
More than 80,000 Baby on Board badges are distributed each year. The scheme has been running since 2006, with millions of badges issued to date. The badges are valid across the entire TfL network, including the London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, buses, trams and River Services.
Other support for pregnant passengers
TfL provides additional services for pregnant passengers and those with young children. These include journey planning tools to find step-free routes, accessibility guides, toilet maps and lift information at stations. The network also offers guidance for travelling with pushchairs after a baby is born.
Priority seats are available across the TfL network for passengers who may struggle to stand, including pregnant people, disabled passengers and older residents. While anyone can use these seats if they are free, passengers are expected to give them up when someone who needs them boards. TfL also offers a Please Offer Me a Seat badge for people with hidden conditions or disabilities.
What happens next
The new Babies on Board badge is now available to order or collect. Residents expecting multiples can request one immediately through the TfL website or at participating John Lewis stores. There are no further formal steps required to obtain the badge, and no changes to the existing Baby on Board scheme are expected.
Questions this report answers
+Who can get a Babies on Board badge?
The Babies on Board badge is available to passengers expecting twins, triplets or other multiples. It is free and can be ordered online or collected at selected John Lewis stores in London. No medical evidence is required to request one.
+Where can I use the Babies on Board badge?
The badge can be used across the entire TfL network, including the London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, buses, trams and River Services. It is designed to help pregnant passengers signal their need for a seat during their journey.
+How many Baby on Board badges does TfL distribute each year?
TfL distributes more than 80,000 Baby on Board badges annually. The scheme, launched in 2006, has issued millions of badges to date. The new Babies on Board badge for multiples was introduced in 2026.
+What other support does TfL offer for pregnant passengers?
TfL provides journey planning tools for step-free routes, accessibility guides, toilet maps and lift information at stations. Priority seats are available for pregnant passengers, and a Please Offer Me a Seat badge is offered for those with hidden conditions.
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