Breastfeeding in public

I used a cover up with my now 19mon old until she was 5mons after that I was so comfortable and not caring anymore that I just whipped my boobie out with no care in the world. But I would always fine a corner lol I’ve always enjoyed breastfeeding her until this day so I give a rats ass about other people

I haven't had any negative experiences! I had a few women come up and tell me they were proud of me for feeding in public! I have 2 babies and didn't cover up and still don't for feedings. I found once I stopped allowing my anxiety to control how I fed in public I gained more confidence in doing so

Haven’t had a negative experience yet I’m at the point where I’m just happy to wack out a boob x

I haven't experienced any negatives comments/looks, even breastfeeding my toddler now 😊

Amazing well done!! I fed for 13mths in public and always covered up best I could. It’s odd as I’m totally pro breast feeding and pro in public but I still cringe when I see women just whack their boobs out for all to see 😂😂 be aware of your surrounding ladies…packed commuter trains and restaurants. Come on have some decorum (I’ll get shot down for this!!) but it’s how I feel. I think those that just get them out for all to see actually are having a negative impact on public perception of breastfeeding. Even though they are doing it to prove a point and fly the flag!!!! I would never ever move from where I was I would just throw a shawl over and snuggle feed 🥰

I breastfed walking round home bargains, if they don’t like it don’t look 🤣 baby’s are so unpredictable and always pick inconvenient times

Well done 👍 I have never had a negative experience while feeding and I still feed my 3 year old in public along with my new baby. I've had people chat to me not realising they're feeding, I've had mums tell their kids that he's having milk, they used to do that etc, I've had people offer me a sit and a drink etc, but I've never had a negative comment. And I almost dare someone to 😂😂 you have a legal right to breastfeed wherever you and your baby can legally be. And honestly, I don't think people really care!

My little boy is 6mo and I’ve BF in public probably a dozen times, never had any issues ☺️ in fact when I was in a restaurant recently the waitress was really nice and complimentary about it!

I breastfeed anywhere and everywhere ,literally. I always cover tho so it's very discreet. Only once have I been told not to feed and that was in the boarding area for a flight. Which I was suprised about ive fed plenty times in that area at other airports. I've had a few weird looks but I don't care. On my 5th consecutive year of BF (3rd child).

No negative experiences and the ONE time I was like well maybe we'll cover up my kid ripped the cover off and I respected her wishes from that point on 😂. I get it, I don't like eating in the dark either.

My boobs are quite small- I got up to a full C cup when breastfeeding which I found the baby’s head covered most of it anyway so knowing that, I BF openly and wherever doing the one-up one-down method so I nearly always had a BF singlet under whatever shirt I was wearing, (usually a button up top) open that unclip the vest downs and chose a quiet spot or away from passer-by’s or the facing the wall a lil, but I don’t cover. I just do it more discreetly- from the next table over it just looks like I’m holding my baby sideways. People aren’t obligated to look. As soon as they realise what you’re doing they usually avoid looking over- sometimes you get that one old lady who sticks her head in sometimes and gives a lil compliment or tries to get a better look at the baby but I don’t mind, they boost my ego 😂 The only negative experience I’d had was 4 of us mums playdate at the zoo- 2 of us were openly BF- a verbal fight w an old lady who muttered “for gods sake cover up will ya” 😂🤣😂🙃😂😵‍💫😵‍💫

I am out of the breastfeeding stage now, but with my now 4.5 year old, I initially covered up or found a private area to nurse in part because covid and in part because modesty. With my almost 2 year old, I had no shame, if she was hungry, I fed her. I feel that I am doing what is natural and if someone is uncomfortable they can leave the space I am in.

I fed in public. Didn’t bother me. If someone was bothered, that’s their fault not mine

I've breastfed 2 babies and fed my eldest til 2.5yrs, never had a negative experience and I've fed absolutely everywhere - on the bus, walking round IKEA 😂 You can get breastfeeding tops with lift up flaps/zips that helped me feel more confident to start with as it's very discreet. Practice feeding in front of a mirror at home and you'll realise you can't actually see much anyway! And always remember you'll get a lot more attention for having a screaming baby than you will for feeding them. Good luck, you've got this!

17 months of breastfeeding in public here. I covered with a muslin the first time I ever fed in public, I was so stressed trying to latch her and keep the muslin on etc I just ripped it off and fed.. and have never covered since! I've fed walking round b&q, and round garden centres, in restaurants and on park benches. I think people would much rather me feed with as little stress as possible than have a baby crying because they want a feed. My baby doesn't have a dummy either so will feed for comfort in new places so may feed more than others. I just lost all care tbh!

To add, I've never had any negative experiences. Also, a few weeks ago I was at a friend's house and another (sort of distant, male) friend walked in. He instantly came to give me a hug and didn't even know I was breastfeeding, and my baby is 17 months now so not tiny!

I feed everywhere I need to and don't care at all what other people might say or think. Not my business. I never had a bad experience yet (13 months in)

@Kellie too funny! 😂

I’ve been been breast feeding in public lately. What I noticed that helped me would be a baby carrier with a seat. I’m able to walk around while breastfeeding when we are out shopping. I only use his muslin swaddle blanket as a cover tho.

Never had any negative experiences and honestly didn’t even worry about it.

We’re 14 months in and still breastfeeding, honestly I’ve ver experienced anything negative. Tbh, no one bats an eyelid. People will glance when looking around, never had a single negative comment made, only positive,, in cafe/restaurants I’ve always had female staff bring over or ask if I would like extra water as I’m breastfeeding. It’s the best, most natural thing, enjoy it 🥰

I'm honestly way more comfortable breastfeeding in public than I am around family 🤭 Esp my husband's family