NIP no cover PIP
Mrs.Teddy
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There has been a lot of talk recently about NIP (I've just been browsing). I took these photos to share with a friend who is a bit apprehensive about NIP.
As I said in an earlier post I don't like using a cover, I get hot Ellie gets hot and I feel like it is awkward it makes it REALLY obvious your nursing. Not that I have a problem with NIP AT ALL, I just don't like to draw that attention to myself.
First I've been practicing nursing with a large receiving blanket, my favourite in this hot weather is the lightweight aiden and anais ones. (I got a great deal off of albeebaby). Here are two pics, one from the front and one looking down from my view. What I find really helps is I always wear a nursing tank under a regular top, I pull up the regular top and unlatch the nursing bra. My top helps to cover any skin. I tuck the blanket around Ellie's head which covers me a bit from the side, once she is latched I pull the blanket so I can see her face.
Here I am nursing in the ring sling, this went well. I have since also done it with her tummy to tummy instead of cradle. I wasn't hands free but I could be standing comfortably, I want to perfect this a bit more before our vacation next month. It was great since she nurses to sleep I just repositioned and tightened up the sling and she was comfy and had a good sleep. Someone suggested practicing in front of a mirror, which just shows how little you are actually exposed.
And here is is asleep after nursing
Re: NIP no cover PIP
burping isn't really an issue when not in the sling. I just pull my shirt down as she unlatches and sit her up to burp her. she's in front of me and I'm covered by my shirt. That extra shirt material on top is really helpful! You could also use the blanket to cover a bit if you didn't have the shirt to pull down.
In the cradle hold ring slign it was a bit trickier but we managed, I just pulled up up a bit (after pulling shirt down a bit) and patted until she burped. It was easier to burp in the upright tummy to tummy hold. I wasn't "practicing" being descrete at all then tho since it was dinner time and she was fussy and we were home!
Thanks! I will try as you suggested and practice in front of a mirror
Those are great tips! I very much want a ring sling.
Any tips for very well endowed mamas that need to keep the breast supported?
I BF my daughter the same way, with the two shirts, but I try to wear two shirts that are the same color. I don't use a blanket tho. I actually managed to feed my daughter in front o fmy father in law without him even knowing that way. He usually freaks out and runs from the room the second anyone says the baby might be hungry. He had no idea until I passed her to my husband and asked himto burp her and he said "omg, I didn't even know you were feeding her".
With the two shirts being the same color, I lean back and place her tummy to me. That way it just looks like she is laying on me.
I wish I could nurse in a sling/wrap. the baby would have to be hanging down around my belly button or lower. lol.
Thanks ladies! I often need to support my breast/nipple (I'm currently a 38D so not small) and it can get messy I often have a nice wet spot on my nursing cami but luckily I have my regular to over it so its not a huge deal!
There is that moment before she latches and when she unlatches when its possible someone sees a bit of skin but I don't even think thats too likely!
This was going around facebook....