What do you wear to nurse in public?

gatsbygirl · August 2012

Following on from the post below, I noticed that lots of people have ditched the cover. I'm happy to feed LO in public, but I always use a cover. He gets really hot and sweaty though so I'd like to get rid of it if I can. What are you wearing when you BF? My nursing tanks unlatch all the way, which totally exposes my entire breast. Even if I have a t-shirt over it, I have to pull it up to get LO latched. Also, those of you who BF while walking around, how? Do you use a carrier? If so, which one?

acbfreire · August 2012

I got a couple of tops from Motherhood: one has a draping panel that slides (so you keep the straps on and just slide the panel) and one that pulls down (the strap stays and there is elastic all the way around). If you pair the with a cardi or throw a burp cloth over the shoulder you are good to go!

strawberrytree · August 2012

I usually wear a regular tee or tank that has some stretch around the neckline with a nursing bra. When LO is hungry I pull the neck down, unhook my bra, and latch him on quickly. Sometimes I put a receiving blanket over my shoulder for a bit of coverage when he's latching on, but only if we're somewhere very open.

khill86 · August 2012

If I'm going out I'll wear a nursing bra, stretchy cami, and looser shirt. That way I can pull the top of the cami down and shirt up without exposing my tummy. And my shirt can kind of drape down around my breast and DS's latch. I just put a receiving blanket over my shoulder and DS's head while we get situated.

Sometimes I ditch the blanket entirely once he's latched if my shirt is loose and drapey enough. Or I just pull the blanket down so it's not really covering us, just blocking people's direct view, although if they were standing right above me they'd see a hint of skin and DS, which still doesn't bother me.

piedpiper07 · August 2012

I actually just pull my shirt up and then pull it back down to where is mouth is so you can't see any top boob. My DS is huge ..18lbs.. So he covers where the shirt is up. I suppose you can probably see a bit of my abdomen from the side but people hardly ever even notice I'm doing it.

nikkks84 · August 2012

i nurse him in public .. but still dont have the nerve to ditch my cover. i wear my regulsr tops with the tummy tube to keep my belly covered when i lift up my shirt

nikkks84 · August 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmbJso-2-o&feature=player_embedded

i just watched this hilarious video ..and i think i am very much the nervous rack as shown.

acbfreire · August 2012

nikkks84:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmbJso-2-o&feature=player_embedded

i just watched this hilarious video ..and i think i am very much the nervous rack as shown.

Love it! She's already ordered!

Sawyerplus1 · August 2012

I wear nursing tanks or shirts that unbutton to nurse (I'm happy to expose my breast in public to feed LO but no way am I lifting my shirt to expose that postpartum belly!). If I'm somewhere that I feel the need to cover up I'll use a large and lightweight blanket (like an A&A swaddle blanket) over my shoulder. It really doesnt add much heat to LO or I.

And I've nursed while on a walk before. It wasnt the most comfortable thing to do but worked well enough. I had on a nursing tank and nursing bra. LO was in a wrap on my chest. I undid my shirt and bra, pull out the ol'boob, and LO latched on. He was a bit higher than my nipple so I had to hoist the boob up to his level; it would have been easier if he had been lower on my torso.

anonsouthernbell · September 2012

When it's not too hot, I wear two shirts and am mostly covered. ( I'd share a pic but they are on my other comp.)

https://www.mummiesnummies.com/2012/08/luvs-loves-breastfeeding.html

snicksnack · September 2012

Last week I went to a baby shower and wore a nursing tank under a short sleeve cardigan. I walked away put DS in the ring sling, latched him and then used the tail as a drape and carried him around. Most people thought I was just holding him until I said he was eating it worked great. The mom of the mom-to-be told her to exchange the cover she had just received for the one I had LOL.

SugarhillHnA · September 2012

If I wear a tank, I also wear a shirt over it...pull shirt up, unhook tank and nurse. No boob shows. If you are just wearing a tank, put a burp cloth over the top of your boob to cover it. I have a couple nursing tops and I wear them if I'm going somewhere I prefer to be super discreet with a nursing bra underneath so it's easy access on all accounts. To nurse while walking around in public I use my Beco Gemini carrier, but in it you can show some serious side boob, so I usually have to use one hand to kind of hold and cover my boob. I also have a ring sling, but use that at home mostly where I usually need to be hands free.

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