Is the United Club Lounge at DIA Baby and Toddler Friendly?
Most reviews of the United Club at Denver International Airport (DIA) are written by business travelers or solo flyers. But what if you’re flying with a baby or toddler?
As a mom, I wanted to share my honest experience of the United Lounge at DIA with kids, because family travelers often wonder: is the United Club baby friendly, toddler friendly, or nursing mom friendly? I grew up tagging along to airport lounges thanks to my dad’s work travel, and back then they definitely weren’t kid-friendly (understandably, since lounges are meant to be quiet).
So imagine my surprise when I discovered that the United Club at DIA actually caters to families now — and even has amenities designed with moms in mind.
Nursing and Pumping at the United Lounge (Denver International Airport)
One of the biggest surprises? There’s a private nursing and pumping room inside the United Club.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, or just need a quiet space to feed your baby before boarding, this is a game changer for moms traveling through Denver.
We’re past the nursing stage now, so I didn’t use it this trip — but if we had been traveling just a few months ago, this would’ve been life-saving. For my friends who are working moms and travel often for business, this kind of space is validating. Knowing you don’t have to pump in a public restroom or rush to finish before boarding makes lounge access that much more valuable.
Diaper Changing & Family Amenities in the United Club at DIA
The family-friendly upgrades don’t stop there. On the first floor, the changing area is fully stocked — something I did not expect from a lounge.
Here’s what I found:
- Clean changing table with a changing pad with plenty of space
- A container of water wipes
- A stash of Luvs diapers in multiple sizes
Honestly, this might be a missed opportunity for a premium diaper brand (hello, Coterie 👋), and that also might just be the marketer brain in me caring about audience and cross over opportunities… but the fact that supplies are provided at all is a huge win for parents traveling with babies and toddlers. No more digging through your carry-on at the last minute or trying to change your kid in a cramped airplane lavatory.
Overall Experience for Parents in the United Lounge
Growing up, I remembered lounges being quiet spaces where kids definitely didn’t belong — and honestly, that was kind of the point. But United has clearly evolved.
While it’s not a play space (and you’ll still want to bring your own toys or activities), the lounge feels much more parent-aware than I expected. Having amenities like stocked changing areas and a nursing room tells me that parents aren’t an afterthought.
For me, it felt like the lounge was finally catering not just to business travelers, but to moms — especially working moms — who juggle kids, careers, and constant travel.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve ever debated whether United Club access is worth it when traveling with kids, I’d say yes — especially if you have a baby or toddler. Between the quiet seating areas, stocked changing stations, and the private nursing room, it’s a much calmer way to kick off a trip.
And if someone tells you “don’t go over the top” for baby-friendly travel or lounge access — remember: these little conveniences aren’t just for the baby. They’re for you, too. Surviving parenthood (and travel!) is worth celebrating.
Def recommend looking into the United card if you want a few free passes a year could be worth your while! Worth it just to reset before a flight after security ramsacks your bags for having baby/toddler milk and food.
