| Breastfeeding Clothes Make Nursing In Public Easier, | | | | too much. So, look for nursing clothes at garage sales |
| But They Are Not Always Needed. . . | | | | and consignment sales. Also, keep your eye on a few |
| Hello nursing mom! I'm the mother of four breastfed | | | | websites for clearance sales. I've even had friends |
| children who I nursed pretty much everywhere: friends' | | | | either loan or give me their no-longer-needed |
| homes, church, shopping, movie theaters. . .even while | | | | breastfeeding clothes. |
| onboard a motor boat while pulling a water skier! | | | | • If you do decide to purchase some new |
| One reason I can easily nurse in public is that I am able | | | | breastfeeding clothes, look for styles that you'll want to |
| to nurse discreetly, thanks to clothing that keeps me | | | | continue wearing when your baby is no longer nursing. |
| comfortably covered. | | | | Right now, two of the nursing shirts in my closet are |
| So, what type of clothing do you need? | | | | ones I like so much that I will be wearing them for a |
| Many nursing moms think they need to make some | | | | long time! |
| major investment in breastfeeding clothing. And, while | | | | Whether you wear breastfeeding clothes or not, you |
| I've known a few moms who want to do this, it is | | | | may want to consider something else for discreet |
| possible to nurse discreetly without spending a lot of | | | | nursing in public: a sling. I can't tell you the number of |
| money on breastfeeding clothes. Here's how: | | | | times I've nursed one of my babies in the privacy of a |
| • Make your own breastfeeding clothes, even if you | | | | sling. Most people have no clue you are even nursing! |
| don't sew much. I've converted several layered | | | | Plus, many babies are lulled to sleep while nursing in a |
| dresses and 2-piece tops into nursing wear by simply | | | | sling. |
| cutting two vertical slits in the layer closest to my skin. | | | | Oh, one other bonus to wearing a sling. . .you can take |
| The top layer keeps the slits, and you, covered when | | | | your baby many places you couldn't easily go with a |
| nursing your baby. | | | | stroller (and continue nursing at the same time). Like |
| • When wearing your own clothes, dress in layers. | | | | walking through a crowded store, going for a hike on a |
| An unbuttoned blouse or sweater worn on top of | | | | rustic trail, or taking a sightseeing tour. When your baby |
| another shirt works quite nicely. | | | | wants to nurse, all you have to do is adjust baby's |
| • Many moms find that wearing "official" | | | | position, latch him or her on and continue with |
| breastfeeding clothes makes them feel more confident | | | | whatever you were doing. It really is that easy! |
| about nursing in public, but they don't want to spend | | | | Good luck nursing in public. You CAN do it! |