nursing in public??

taztwister84 · January 2012

does anyone have suggestions??...my daughter is almost 5 months old. she loves to nip, most of the time it is just for comfort. anytime we are around a lot of people. she wants to nurse. doesn't matter if she is hungry or not. my problem is that she sweats so bad when I cover her up trying to be thoughtful of others. I just worry she will get heat exhaustion. when she nurses in public she will sometimes do it for half an hour or more.
any suggestions on keeping her from getting too hot?

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CarrieLee · January 2012

How about a nursing cover? Mine is made of a lightweight cotton that is pretty breathable.

Mimii36 · January 2012

They have hats that you put on the baby & it covers you but doesnt make them hot. Also you can use a very thin receiving blanket.

caroline8_p · January 2012

No cover! I never use one. Nobody rreally notices.

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Bahamamama4828 · January 2012

I don't cover. The baby covers everything anyway. I just have to be smooth when she is frantic lol

taztwister84 · January 2012

I'm not modest by any means, my baby girl is # 1, breast to me are feeding equipment not sexual objects. I think I'm just gonna skip it. I mean we don't have to wear something over our heads when we eat nor do we have to eat in bathrooms so why should our babies. also would people rather see a little boob or hear a screaming child... Thx guys for the advice!

tinka1326 · January 2012

It depends on how public it is. Friends, family I dont cover for. If we are our at the shops or something I cover with a thin muslin wrap, but leave it kinda puffed out so its not touching her too much. I personally dont care what people think but I dont want perverted people getting a kick out of seeing me feed and I am very large chested so depending on what in wearing sometimes bubs just doesnt cover enough