Breastfeeding in public

Hi! Once I was breastfeeding my 2 months old baby outside a pub and someone gave me a card and congratulated me for normalising breastfeeding in public . That moment gave me a lot of encouragement to feed my baby. If someone is going to judge you is their problem, breasts are used for feeding. It’s natural and all the mammals are doing it. So don’t be embarrassed for feeding your child. 🤗🤗🤗

My boy is 7 months now and I’ve breastfed him out since he came home. I haven’t ever felt uncomfortable purely because I have the mindset that it’s completely natural, if my baby needs to eat then he needs to eat. I wouldn’t expect anyone else to make their baby wait for food so I don’t expect anyone else to make mine wait. In all fairness I’ve never had anybody look down on me or make any comments about it negatively, I’ve had a lot of women come to me though saying it’s amazing to see and much more support. Remember there’s nothing wrong with feeding your baby, no matter where you are x

I’ve EBF 4 babies anywhere and every where without a cover! I’ve never had anyone say anything to me ever! ☺️ it’s more about your comfort level. If you feel the need to cover or go somewhere else, by all means, do that. I’ve always looked at it as I’m just feeding my baby (it also gets easier to get more discreet as you and baby get used to it more).

@Camelia I love this!!

I’ve never had a negative experience in public. It’s always been words of encouragement and I breastfed for 2.5 years. The haters are online

I have a spare unopened nursing cover to if you’ll like me post it to you ( I’m uk based) ❤️ I used one for the first few weeks until I got the hang of feeding whilst out. I realised I wasn’t uncomfortable about feeding, it was more that people were watching me struggle to get into a comfortable position whilst figuring it out. Once I got the hang of it it make me more confident x

F**k everybody else feed that baby 🤪💕🤣

I’ve breastfed in public since day one. I will say it gets easier and more comfortable once you and baby have a good comfortable hold and latch! Especially without a cover. I still am bf my 21 month old out in public lol and he enjoys being carried while doing so and half my height so I get more looks now than back when he was a tiny baby! Feed your baby girlfriend!

This is what I use to breast feed in public Muslin Nursing Cover for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJWKF6ZR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share And these nursing bras super comfortable ! HBselect Nursing Bras for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNLCX5HY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share When in the car I just whip the titty out . But if I’m out walking around or in a public setting I cover myself up with the nursing cover. It’s less than 10$ And here’s an inflatable breast feeding pillow for support for you and baby. https://a.co/d/7Y78ScL

My baby is 5 months and I still get uncomfortable in some places but then other times mamma bear comes out and I say to myself my baby needs to eat so “let’s do this mentally “ lol . Some days I feel ok . It just depends but it’s ok to feel like that. Take one day at a time. You are still adjusting.

I used to breastfeed my child everywhere, at restaurants at the store, in the car, walking around. But once she started distracted feeding I had to stop cuz she pop off and stare at shit and my title would be al out. Granted I have very small chest so I think that helped, but I never felt self conscious about it. I knew I wasn't doing anything inappropriate or sexual

I’m the only person I know who is in the same boat everyone I know formula fed and I’m still working on comfortably feeding in public as well and mine is 2 months as well.

I'm on my second exclusively breastfed baby and honestly have never gotten used to breastfeeding in public. I have a nursing cover but hardly ever use it. Whenever I'm out I nurse in the car, but overall I just try to avoid it whenever possible. Not great advice, but it is possible to get through it without having to deal with public breastfeeding too much! I try to time feeds so that I'll be at home or somewhere private.

I use a cover cause I don’t want little kids asking their parents weird questions lol and you know there are still weirdos out there who don’t care if that is why your breast is out and will be gross about it

I’m on second breastfeeding baby. Honestly I’m so much more relaxed this time. I don’t use cover as none of my babies have liked this. I just try chose a quiet space so baby doesn’t get distracted or if we’re in a restaurant I just feed where we are. I’ve never had anyone comment on it. I just remember my baby is entitled to eat as everyone else is and this is the method I’ve chosen so they can get on with it or look away if they have an issue with it x

I just look at my baby, I don't look around that way I don't see if anyone is looking, recently I was feeding my newborn in Tesco and am older lady came up toe and told me how wonderful it was and she cried cos she said she was so happy people could do this now and how much better it was than when she did it, she thanked me and went on shopping. I went back to the car and cried cos she was just so lovely to me and made me feel so comfortable xxx

honestly i never really cared. I would use a cover of course in public for my own comfort. I can understand certain places maybe don't. Like if there's a bunch of kids around. Maybe if it's just not sanitary. But you feeding your baby so don't worry about Noone else. You have to feed your baby period. I hope noone has made you feel bad. It's a natural thing and people need to not be judgy. I've been out with my niece and she noticed people looking at me weird cuz I was feeding my baby on one of the benches at the mall not in a room or in a corner. Even tho I was covered up people suck. But their opnion doesn't matter. They have nothing to do with your life so they don't matter. I think it'll be less uncomfortable as time goes on. Your still new at this and going throught pp. Just take your time and make sure your comfortable but don't let anyone pressure u or make u feel uncomfortable for feeding in public.

I’m on my second EBF baby. I feed them in public all the time but I am careful to turn around and adjust myself privately. I either deal a light blanket over my shoulder. I like the muslin ones bc they are very breathable or I wear breast feeding tops that I purchased on Amazon. I have heard by numerous people that they didn’t even know I was feeding the baby when I was wearing these tops. https://a.co/d/2xmVfNg

I am ebf too, my little girl is now 4 months. I've found larger shirts and tops help as they give you extra privacy and easy to cover your boob when baby is done. I also use a cover if I'm somewhere busy. Definitely found it difficult at first but like everyone says it's natural and baby needs feeding. Take your time with is and the confidence will grow. Find a quiet cafe to start with and work yourself up to busier locations x