Breastfeeding in public!
With the summer now in full swing (most of the schools are closed or closing), many new mums are looking for tips and ideas of how to breast feed in public places like parks, cafes and so on. So if you are not as audacious as our manequin, here are a few tips to get you started!
Buy the right clothing to suit your body, in other words, know where your nipples are and where your baby needs to be when nursing. If you are large breasted and your nipples point down, you will probably just need to lift your top from the waist and pop baby on. You may consider wearing a boob tube to cover your tum and lower back, so that you don’t feel cold or uncomfortable. If your breasts are small and your nipples point forward, you will probably just move your top sideways.
You could also consider investing in a light weight nursing poncho, if you would feel more comfortable.
Match breastfeeding tops and breastfeeding bras (bravado bras are great), so that they open the same way. Babies are not great at the waiting game and really don’t care who is looking, when they want food. Knowing that both your bra and top just need to fold down, will result in a lot less fumbling sideways, upwards, downwards, moving the little hand out the way, fumbling sideways again and oops downwards again – you get the message.
Arm yourself with another nursing mum or two who are in exactly the same boat that you are in. Breastfeeding in public will feel a little strange to start with, but once you find your feet, you will be able to nurse anywhere, anytime.
Follow your baby’s example and forget about the rest of the world for a minute. Trying to keep yourself covered up will work most of the time. However, remember you are working with a little human and they have a mind of their own. Popping off the breast for a quick burb or poo, is part and parcel of a feed, regardless of who you are with and where you are. If your company is not approving, let them make a plan and make themselves scarce.
Remember – you are a MUM feeding your baby and should be encouraged to nurse however and whenever you or your baby like.
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