How to Make Nursing Easier
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If you plan on nursing your baby for the first year or two of life, as is recommended, then you will want to learn how to comfortably nurse in public. Many women are uncomfortable because they feel that they will have to reveal too much. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can nurse in public discreetly.
Buy nursing clothing
Nursing clothing is specifically made to help you nurse in public. They make many different types, which are sold in baby supply stores as well as online at places like Motherwear.
Start with a good nursing bra. This allows you to nurse without removing the entire bra. Nursing clothing has discreet holes that allows you to expose your nipple without taking off the outfit. When the baby is nursing, it will usually just look like you are holding the baby.
Nursing clothing comes in different styles. Some have hidden buttons or zippers. Other have two layers of clothing and you can pull up the top layer. Try the different types to find the most comfortable for you.
Buy a nursing coverall
You can also just put a nursing cover over yourself and the baby while you are nursing. People will probably just think that you are wearing a poncho or a wrap. There are many different options in covers. You want to make sure that you get one that is light and allows the child room to breathe. Do not just completely cover his or her face. You can also just use a blanket. One great one is the L’ovedbaby 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl. It has sides that come up so that the baby has room to breathe and comes in different colors.
Nurse while he or she is in a baby carrier
Some moms can nurse while their child is in some sort of baby carrier. For instance, you can have the baby in a sling and have him turned towards you to nurse. People will just see his or her back and not actually see the nursing.
It is also important to have the right attitude about it. You should feel comfortable nursing in public. What you are doing is for the health of your baby. You are giving your baby the best nutrition possible. Do not skulk around like you are doing something wrong. Act like normal and don’t feel like you have to run to a bathroom. Breastfeeding is the best first gift you can give your child.