Nursing Covers: Waste or Worth it?

springbride0515 · October 2008

Hi Ladies!

Just wanted some feedback regarding nursing cover-ups... they seem a bit pricey to me at $30-$40, but if they are really that much more useful than a blanket, I'd spring for it. Also, has anyone tried using the modest milk nursing clips to convert regular blankets into nursing covers? Thanks!

Tinsleigh75 · October 2008

totally worth it to me. i use it all the time.

try etsy or ebay. you can get a hooters hiders type cover for half the price.

milfy1 · October 2008

I receieved a bebe au lait nursing cover and I have never used it. Personally, for the $$, its not worth it. Its one more thing to tote along in your diaper bag. Just bring a recieving blanket- and throw it over your shoulder. That is what I do. I think the nursing covers look like odd-fitting aprons.

DarceyLivesinFL · October 2008

Totally worth it.

littleclothcorner.etsy.com has them for $22 - I highly recommend her Etsy site

clayswife · October 2008

I think waste... I use a receiving blanket and it works fine. The nursing clips might be a good idea.. sometimes DS grabs the blanket and yanks it off...

crackerjackprinter · October 2008

I like having mine because most of the time DD is difficult to get to latch and it's one less thing to worry about. I can just hang out and not be self conscious. There are times that I skip it, but I use it most of the time. You could always get it and keep it in the packaging until you figure out if you'll use it.

Krissi~n~Justin · October 2008

DD hates it!!! It was a waste of money for me... She dosen't like to be covered up I guess

tmbuchmann · October 2008

I love my Hooter Hider. If DS is hot though he gets even warmer under it and he doesn't nurse very well. But I don't worry about nursing in public when I've got that thing. I think it's worth the investment. And it doesn't take up that much room in the diaper bag.

iHeartJoe · October 2008

SO worth it! I paid full price, although you can definitely find a less expensive option on etsy, as pp mentioned, or if you can sew I imagine it would be easy to make your own.

imo, it's super awkward trying to just use a blanket (i need to see ds to get him latched bc he's crazy squirmy!) The $35 I spent was well worth it!

leenyon1 · October 2008

Waste- I must be broken or something because I cannot get it to work for us. I use the football hold- I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but I can't get him latched on under that thing. Plus DS gets super hot under there.

Lisa419 · October 2008

I haven't used mine much - but I do like having it in the diaper bag just in case. I got mine off of eBay for a lot less than the bebe aulait ones. It was from seller Joanna Designs, I believe.

psychogasm · October 2008

I have a bebe au lait and love it. I use it also as a nap blanket in a pinch when I need to. It's expensive, but you can find cheaper options...shoot, some of the girls on here who don't use it, sell it ! ;-)

pgh_princess · October 2008

i have a peanut shell one from bru and i love it, it has a bendy wire at the top that allows you to look down at your baby while still being totally covered. $30 but i used a $5 off coupon so it wasn't AS bad.

hollywoodstyle · October 2008

For me it is a waste. She hates having her head completely covered. I use a blanket that hangs onto my shoulder well and latch her on without looking.

MammaMia73 · October 2008

I didn't use one with my first DC - I thought they were silly. Someone gave me one this time around and MAN do I love it! I was fine with a blanket, but this is easier and I think more comfy for DD. Her face isn't coverd and she doesn't get overheated at all. I love my hooter hider and will buy 'em for shower gifts for my BF friends going forward!

MrsCruisen · October 2008

waste b/c dd was never able to latch so im EPing, i would recommend waiting until you have dc just to make sure BFing is going to work for you both..hth

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