breastfeeding ’cover’ or wrap?
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Topic: breastfeeding ’cover’ or wrap?
Posted By: tamiem
Subject: breastfeeding ’cover’ or wrap?
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 7:03pm
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone uses a cover when breastfeeding in public? I'm not sure if it's just another thing to spend money on, or if it would be actually useful?
I try to sit facing the corner etc if I am feeding in a busy cafe, and I'm not overly worried about people seeing me feeding but now my DD is getting bigger she looks around lots more leaving me exposed!!! 
I tried using a wide pashmina (sp) scarf thingie but had trouble holding it out from her head (DH had to help me hold it), and she ended up pretty sweaty afterwards! I know you can feed in a sling, but we have the buggy in town so that's not an option... Also has anyone tried sewing a BF cover themselves? ------------- The Sale Fairy is a weekly email newsletter, advertising online sales & specials for baby, children’s and maternity products. www.thesalefairy.co.nz info@thesalefairy.co.nz |
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 8:09pm
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i never bothered. i used to hook my thumb around the bottom of my shirt to keep bub from pushing it up... i think that so long as you dont have your tits hanging out then to most people it just looks like you are holding a baby... sometimes i used to practise at home tho and pretend i was out in public. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: VannesaD
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 9:19pm
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I used to just use a very large muslin cloth .. or sit facing the wall ... you eventually get the hang of it and do it without thinking about it really.
haven't tried sewing one myself - but if I did it would be muslin and large.  -------------  
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Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 9:27pm
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A friend of mine uses one, but it always looked like more hassle than it was worth. A friend of hers will soon be selling them in NZ - called "milk maid" - currently setting up the business. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 9:49pm
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The other thing I did once or twice was to sit there with the stroller parked in front of me. I normally layer up, a thin singlet as well as my top, one goes up, the other down a bit so not much in on show and like Bizzy keep a thumb on my shirt at the same time ------------- 
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Posted By: kiwikid
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 10:55pm
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I use a really large muslin that we used to wrap HAyden in when he was a little 'un, I can usuall fashion it so that all of me is is covered and fold it up from his face but he still gets quite warm - not a prob for us as its nearly winter here but not so great for you going into summer - funny I'm more worried about people seeing my spare tire than the boob but bubs doesnt usually come off during a feed so very rarely get exposed that way. Anywhoo the muslin works well. ------------- 
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 11:29pm
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I occasionally use my sling. Its not to big so I can just chuck it in the baby bag . I just put it on and feed her if I ever feel uncomfortable feeding. Most places I go I don't worry about hiding as much and it is so much easier and quicker to feed without out it and looks so much more inconspicuous. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 9:45am
Chloe was a really difficult feeder, latching on and off and screaming, so my boobs would attract a lot of attention  One of my friends gave me a Baby Hideaway, and I loved it! It was so easy and convenient and you could still see what was going on with bubba while having a little privacy.
Here is a linky if you want to see what they are like... you could probably have a go at making your own, if you could put the boning thing in: http://www.talikins.co.nz/babyhideaway.html - Baby Hideaway ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |