If I know I have things to do not only will I breastfeed before starting my errands, but I will also pump a bottle or two to be enough while I’m out. I, personally don’t like breastfeeding out in public.
I loved breastfeeding. It was very convenient. Readily available with no bottle clean-up or heating.
I nursed in the car a lot, or covered up if I was out.
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I did, and got a lot of dirty looks but no one ever said anything to me directly.
I used to find a corner in which I could sit with my back to the people so my baby could eat in peace.
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I just breastfeed. I try to find a corner where it’s not so obvious but tge hunger of my child is gonna come first. If you do bottles you technically should pump when they have a bottle.
I discretely fed my babies in nearly any situation. With a little experience, it’s not difficult. Most people never knew what I was doing. I actually nursed by youngest while I bagged my own groceries and no one noticed!
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Two shirt method. I bought a nursing tank and would wear a shirt over it. When it was time to nurse, I would unsnap the tank and pull the corner down while still under my shirt, position my daughter, turn slightly so no one would see while she latched, lifted up my shirt a little so she could latch, then could sit normally. No one could tell.
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If needed I would find somewhere to sit and cover with a thin blanket. Most retail stores will let you use their fitting rooms to breast feed
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I always covered up. Put my baby’s blanket over my shoulder and nursed him underneath. I was not comfortable popping my boib out in public so I covered up for my sake.
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I always carried a lite blanket or diaper (cloth)to cover myself and the baby and then feed them when ever and where ever they got hungry
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My youngest is 15 now, but I either nursed in the car or used nursing facilities if they were offered at the store.
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Whatever, you decide is what is best for you. But please, oh, please do not feed your baby in a restroom. You wouldn’t eat in there, so why should your baby? I used a cover or light weight blanket when mine were little. As they get older and more interested in the world around them it becomes a bit more ‘challenging’ to stay covered as they want to eat but also see what’s going on around them. In the end, again, it will be whatever you are most comfortable with. Baby will adjust and whatever you decide is the best you can do for your child! Enjoy your time with your little one, it passes all too quickly!
I am 62 years old and breastfed in public some 30 years ago. I put a cover over my front and my baby and I never received an odd look or any comment. I really don’t think anyone noticed or cared. On the other hand, I didn’t flip my boob out for the world to see. It is a combination of caring my your baby and consideration for the people surrounding you.
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I live in hot Texas so none of my kids like to be covered. So I learned how to nurse without covering them but I was completely covered. Most of the time people don’t even know I am nursing. They think she is sleeping. Even had some people touch her head.
I breastfed most of my children. It was a process since I wasn’t expose to it much beforehand. Most of the time I didn’t have a car so when walking, I would go to the nearest spot, even a tree to feed my child. I was told by doctors that youngest son probably would not have survived if I hadn’t breastfed. I tried to cover myself but babies like to pull the covers off. Babies don’t care, they just want to eat.
There is wrap you use to cover your self up looks in the baby section or in a specialty shop also a lot of store will let you use the fittings rooms for nursing
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It out . Amazon has some great nursing friendly tops that are great for concealing but not overheating . You can use a light cover . But my babes always hated them . Joymom makes great nursing tops for summer.
I find it horrible when I see a woman just pop it out there!!! A receiving blanket is great for this just put it over the baby while the eat. Everyone knows what you are doing but don’t have to see your boobs!
When I breastfed my now 30 somethings, I nursed in public, always discretely covered.
I nursed 3 babies during the 80s when not many women did. I would nurse my babies even in the mall and I always threw a light weight blanket over me and baby because I wasn’t trying to call attention to myself or to what I was doing, also wasn’t trying to hide it. I was being respectful to myself and others around me. Sometimes I would have a book to read. If anyone noticed, I never saw them look my way and no one ever said anything to me.
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One trick while nursing in front of anyone is to look them in the eye and do not look down at your nursing baby. If you look at them and not your nursing baby it is more comfortable for you and them because their eyes will go where your eyes go.
I have ebf my last 3 babies, I usually make sure they get a good nursing session in b4 I leave to run errands (my baby tends to nurse every 2 hours). I can usually get my grocery shopping done and maybe another errand before I’ll just pull over in a parking lot and nurse her again. If I’m at a restaurant we usually get a booth and I will use my cover, it’s stretchy and I don’t have to worry about it falling off or anything. I don’t really like to nurse in public either but its been a lifesaver at times. My baby won’t take a bottle at all so I’ve had to adjust lol
When my kiddos were babies and I breastfed, it didnt matter where i was at, if my babies was hungry i would breastfeed right there, i always had them cover up blankets though, i was not ashamed.
I would take a receiving blanket and drape it across my shoulder for privacy if necessary to feed.
Who cares what people think…breasts are not meant for sexual purposes therefore if it makes someone uncomfortable,they’re probably immature. I personally feed whenever, wherever cause when baby is hungry then baby is hungry, no one can control that. I just make sure I wear baggy clothes all the time cause if someone makes a remark, I have no filter, so…do what makes you and baby happy and f*** everyone else😊
I was always a jeans and t shirt gall. When I would nurse, baby would go up under the bottom of my shirt. My shirt would gently cover his head. Folks might of been able to see a slice of my belly but not normally. I never used blankets or covers. I also wore a bra that was similar to sports braw just not as tight. So I’d just push my bra up over my boobs.
Some places near me in Iowa are getting “mommy rooms” to breastfeed babies like my local Walmart.
If ur uncomfortable because of the stares or stupidity from society don’t be- the HELL with them. u are feeding your child and they have no problem making sure they feed themselfs. If is because u just don’t feel it and it is just your feeling and nobody else pushed on u then I would say the 2 shirt rule. I have seen lots of woman do that and it took a second look to even realize they were feeding their baby. Just do what makes u the most comfortable and keeps the little one happy and feed.
Put a cloth diaper or a blanket over.and let the baby have lunch.
Use a handy dandy receiving blanket. Hold your head up and be proud.
I breastfed all 4 of my children. Started off being really modest excusing myself/baby in another room. Didn’t like that so I just fed them anywhere. Even in church services. I was very modest and no one was the wiser. I was totally covered. Funny story, was breastfeeding all covered up and before I could stop this man he says Awh a baby pulling the blanket and says ops yes it’s a baby feeding. I was covered enough but nothing showing. But you could hear my son smacking. It was kinda funny at the time. Had a cousin and his daughter about 4/5 days to her momma oh look she’s feeding the baby like a cow. Didn’t appreciate being compared to a cow but that was what came to her mind. SO YES, PLEASE FED YOUR BABY ANYWHERE HE/SHE GETS HUNGRY. You can still belong with the group and still feed your baby. Just be modest and no one will be the wiser
I never did but put a light weight cloth over breast while feeding I feel you have the right
You can always cover . That’s what I did its discreet
Light weight blanket or shawl works fine.
Dont feed in the bathroom! That is highly unsanitary!
I used to sit in my car. Draped with receiving blanket.
If you don’t eat in a bathroom don’t fed the baby.
Easy I carried a receiving blanket everywhere I went. Plus i time it right and feed my baby before I go. But when need to that’s where blanket came in handy.
Use receiving blanket. Worked fine 30 years ago
It was 1985 so I used a baby blanket
I breastfeed wherever I am and whenever babe is hungry. #normalizebreastfeeding.
Cover the baby and your breast with a light weight cloth r blanket while you breast feed.
Relax sit down put a little receiving blanket over your breast have a good day
Throw a little blanket over you & the baby! Very easy , very discreet.
I. Can’t. See. Why. Not. Bring. A. Blanket. W. You. Put. Over. Your. Baby. And cover. It.
My 20 year old daughter is breastfeeding my 8 month old granddaughter and she has a 20 month old toddler. She has gotten quite good at nursing in public, holding P very close and dropping her shirt just over her breast to where you can’t even tell she’s nursing. Pumping and bottles aren’t very convenient for her. I did the same when she was born too. I think women should feel comfortable feeding their children anywhere they are when they’re hungry. After all, that is what breasts are for, but there are many ways to do it in public and it’s not even noticable.
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I never had a problem breastfeeding in public. I never used a cover.
Pump n bottle,feed before leaving, throw a light/receiving blanket over your shoulder and baby.
Bring along breast milk bottles.
Feed your baby wherever, however. We are all adults and the longest you are around someone who is judgmental is less than the time it takes you to feed. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable that is selfish and immature of them. In no way, shape or form is breast feeding sexual. Nor should a mother be made to feel as it is. Clothing has become more revealing and is perfectly acceptable yet the exposed top of a boob in a baby’s mouth isn’t? To me anyone who deems it sexual is perverted themselves to believe giving your child FOOD is equal to adult relations 
Light muslin blankets are great to use if still uncomfortable certain environments, but heavy ones can be suffocating. I sometimes had to use a blanket to keep baby from getting distracted.
But remember, it IS considered discrimination for anyone to tell you to stop or leave while breastfeeding and is harassment if they bother you. (At least in Texas it is)
If dining out I would breastfeed at the table and drape a baby blanket over the kiddo. Other places I’d take a bench or a seat and do the same. Babies gotta eat!
Do both.if your not comfortable they’re not comfortable
If I see a boob I promise I won’t be offended
I couldn’t pump very well and I was a new mom. My baby would go through the half a bottle I was able to hand pump and still be hungry. I bought a breastfeeding blanket off Amazon and I’d breastfeed in the store. Just takes practice so you’re comfortable, trust me I’m not gonna tell anyone who hasn’t gained some breastfeeding expertise to just go out there and breastfeed. It takes some work so you don’t have your boobs out everywhere.
When I fed mine babies, I just threw a receiving blanket over my shoulder and over the baby, it covered everything and didnt get too hot underneath it
Just throw a cover over your shoulder and the baby’s head, and feed the baby, in line, sitting at the table, on an Air Plane…
Thankfully not my problem … I don’t even have moobs!
My mom’s and lady always had a little blanket to cover up with. We have a lot of nasty mfrs out in our society, that wasn’t to try getting candid pictures and shit. Breastfeeding creates very healthy babies, good for brain, muscles, and bones, the best food possible for those little guys and ladies. Best of wishes to all you bad ass moms!!!
Jayden Briggs , this thread and the ridiculous comments should entertain you for a hot minute 