Hiya.

I'm adamant I want to breast feed my second child. I was on the fence with my first LO as to weather I wanted to, but then felt bad when I gave up. I was also very underprepared and had no knowledge. This time I want to get myself clued up with everything to give myself the best chance.

The only thing that concerns me is when out in public. How do people react to you? Where do you do it? How to you overcome any negative reactions?

Thank you

hun there are ways to avoid NIP ( nursing in public ) loads of places have feeding rooms now, mothercare,boots (if they dont its policy to let you use the managers office) most shopping centres, if i dont want to go to a feeding room i'll sit on a sofa in the corner of a cafe normally to feed , i dont usually use a cover but carry a muslin with me so if bubs is distracted i can tuck the corner in under my bra strap and drape it to sheild babies head. try feeding in front of a mirror at home before you go out so you can see how much is visible to people around you.

First, I am so happy that you're going to give it another go with your second. Good for you!

This is my third baby that I've nursed, and I've honestly never gotten a negative reaction when I've nursed in public. I probably have gotten looks, but I just usually block everyone out but my baby and I. I try not to care what other people think or how they look, because I'm doing what I need to in order to feed my baby. If the day comes when someone says something, I'd just kindly tell them to mind their own.

I nurse where I need to, so pretty much anywhere. Some places I visit have mothers rooms (should mention I'm in the USA), but not many, so I setup where I can get comfortable. I use something called a hooter hider and it works amazingly. I just slip it on over my neck and it has a plastic liner that creates a U shape at the top, so I can look down and see Elijah feeding but it keeps my ladies hidden from anyone that doesn't want to see my pale vampire-like boobs, but I have nursed without it, too, in more secluded areas, like the back of a restaurant, or my car.

Again, best of luck and congrats on your decision to breastfeed!

I think a lot of places now have those mother lounges things or in the bathroom now they have a little place with couches and stuff. I never worried about nursing in public and never got any strange looks. I just used a recieving blanket to cover up. I usually wore a tank top underneath so I could still cover my belly and lift my shirt up. Honestly you could not even see anything

Hiya I've only NIP a handfull of times, the last time was the other day in town, I just went into a changing room in mothercare. Thats what I think I will do next time when I'm in town too as it was nice and comfy in there. I worried about feeding the baby when I was out too, in fact thats the only thing that did worry me about breastfeeding, but I don't worry about it so much now. xxx

I won't nurse in public because I'm very shy and I also have ridiculously large breasts that are almost impossible to conceal when trying to get baby latched properly. Once he's latched I'm okay, but it's getting there that I'll be flashing everyone within range. So I either time my outings so they will fit between feeds, go to my truck with tinted windows in a secluded part of the parking lot, or ensure that there is a private area where I'll be going where I can feed in peace. It's worked out quite well for me so far. Eventually I'll be adding expressed bottle feeding once I am confident in baby's latch, so I'll have pumped milk available for future, longer outings.

I haven't gotten any negative comments. I usually use a ring sling when out for feeding. Then I have hands free and I use the tail of it to cover up once she is latched on

I nursed in public until little one was around 8 months old, then mostly stopped and based her feeding around me being at home. That said, when flying to the states when she was just over 1 I did still feed her in the plane to keep her quiet.

Honestly, most people don't give a damn. A lot of places now have signs up saying they welcome breast feeding mothers (our local Tesco & Costa do for example), others have designated areas to feed (Ikea). Most clothing shops will offer you a changing room to feed in if you ask, I know our M&S actually offers the disability changing room as the chairs are more comfortable.

You can, if you feel comfortable enough, just feed out in public as well of course. I usually used a muslin square to cover up when I did, but that's because while nursing I had L cup boobs and it was rather hard to latch on without showing. That said, in quiet cafes where I could sit in the corner with my back to people I've done it without a cover as well.

I've never had a bad word said. I've had a lot of smiles from people though, get the same for baby / toddler wearing.

Hi,

I bf in public all the time...

At first I thought no way and always sought feeding and changing rooms. Now I'm more versed in what to wear and am always covered.

I always try to sit so I have my back tO most people, and use my big cath kidston changing bag as cover also.

I wear fashionable scarves with clothes to cover breasts usually but a two top trick is alsO good.

I have fed in many a public Place including on a bus, docs surgery, restaurants etc etc x

I've never had anyone say anything to me .
People don't even notice most of the time!!