https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 13:13:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352518 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:46:35 +0000 birdofafeather 2352518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>whoa. i never received a comment like that and i'm not sure what i would have said if someone was so blatantly rude. good for you for standing up for yourself and keep on keeping on mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352485 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:31:15 +0000 erinbaderin 2352485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, what a jerk! I'm so sorry that happened and hope it doesn't discourage you from nursing in public again! </p> <p>It's funny, I'm pretty shy and felt uncomfortable nursing in public at first (and I used a cover) but the more stories I heard of people getting rude comments the more comfortable I got nursing without a cover just to prove a point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352433 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:08:23 +0000 Kemma 2352433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry and that guy was just plain rude! Nurse on, Mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352425 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:06:06 +0000 sarac 2352425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have told him to back up and to stop harassing me. If he didn't, I'd have found security and complained. I'd also have told him that my right to breastfeed in public is legally protected (hopefully it is in your state). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352361 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:20:27 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2352361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What a jerk that guy was. Is he going to hide to enjoy his meal? I have nursed in public some, &amp; usually notice more an obvious avoidance of eye contact than anything else. I feel like I should do more public nursing just to help the "cause". Lol! Often I'll nurse LO in the back seat of the car before putting her into a carrier, so that's only semi public, but is efficient for me when we are on the go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352340 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:02:58 +0000 lisa1783 2352340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never received any negative comments when I breastfeed in public and they would certainly hear a "go F yourself" if I did. Good for you for standing up for yourself. Those people are just bullies and need to be put in their place. </p> <p>Side note: if traditional nursing covers get too hot, have you tried using a muslin blanket like A&amp;A? I've never used a traditional nursing cover - just my A&amp;A tried around my neck and draped over the baby/boob. That way they can still breathe and get light also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352324 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:57:31 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2352324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: that's great!! </p> <p>@SeptMomma12: no I delivered at Hackensack. I haven't heard of that group but my lactation consultant recommended a la leche group that meets once a month in Ridgewood so I think I'll try that in December. </p> <p>@Mrs. Microscope: lol I had to get out! my MIL is here to help with A so I had some time to run errands and get out with just J. next week when it's just me and A and J will likely be a different story :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2/page/2#post-2352312 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:51:56 +0000 rattles 2352312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've nursed in public without a cover for 2.5 years. No negative comments, some disapproving looks, a few positive comments in total. Idaho is the only state that hasn't explicitly made it legal to nurse in public/private, btw. I'm sorry you had that experience and am glad you stood up for yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352304 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:44:19 +0000 Rockies11 2352304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: I have been nursing uncovered in public for over 2.5 years and I have never had a comment like that. Lots of encouraging comments from other moms. The only time I have ever had stares is in certain cities in the States, because I didn't realize it wasn't a thing to pubically breastfeed everywhere. But even then, nobody said anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352274 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:28:35 +0000 Reese 2352274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352261 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:25:23 +0000 tofuwad 2352261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! Go you! I can't believe you were able to do that at 3 weeks old! When my LO was three weeks we were still barely able to handle nursing at home and had to do it in the one spot on the couch totally surrounded by like every single pillow in the house. </p> <p>That guy was horrible! im so sorry you had that experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352190 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:00:17 +0000 lamariniere 2352190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nursed each of my LOs for over a year and often in public, rarely with a cover. I never had anyone comment. I wouldn't hesitate to tell someone to mind their own business though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352180 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:56:36 +0000 avivoca 2352180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry. That was so inappropriate, and you were covered up too!</p> <p>I got a dirty look from a man in the mall once, but whatever. I didn't nurse in public much, but when I did I never really caught any flack except for that one time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352157 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:42:03 +0000 simplyfelicity 2352157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry! That's completely inappropriate, especially since both Target AND Starbucks are super pro-breastfeeding in their stores. I don't even understand the logic, really, what's the difference between being normally clothed and using a cover...you are covered both ways! Anyway, keep doing what you are doing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352143 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:36:47 +0000 SeptMomma12 2352143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: We are in Ramsey. Did you deliver at Valley? I highly recommend the breastfeeding support group on Thursdays at the Kraft Center in Paramus. I'm back at work now, but it helped me SO much when I was on maternity leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352135 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:31:55 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2352135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The fact you made it out of the house with a 3 week old and enjoyed some time at Starbucks is awesome. Keep feeding that little guy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352131 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:29:43 +0000 Anagram 2352131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: oh gosh! I'm in NJ too and have also nursed at a Target in the café. No comments! I really hope you just got a grade-A asshole. Keep doing what you are doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352127 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:27:26 +0000 Anagram 2352127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: Noooo!!! Never! That's completely nuts, especially considering you were wearing a cover! I would probably have finished nursing and then complained to a store manager about the man. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352118 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:25:31 +0000 snowjewelz 2352118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be furious!! I am sorry!! And you're under a cover too! Ugh, people :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352107 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:21:25 +0000 MrsRcCar 2352107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: there are times I would prefer to use a cover even now. However E just rips it off and screams at me. I had to come to terms with nursing without a cover in public or go no where. Going nowhere wasn't in our game plan and his hysterics just drew more attention to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352078 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:10:52 +0000 mrswin 2352078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: I have gotten some looks but no one has ever dared to say anything. I don't use a cover anymore because my DD like to play with it and it is probably more distracting than me just pulling my shirt down and feeding her.</p> <p>That man is lucky you were so polite in your response I would not have been. Perhaps he should go drink his coffee in the corner facing the wall! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352069 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:07:01 +0000 mrsrain 2352069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: love that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352063 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:05:48 +0000 Ree723 2352063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG! What an asshole! I cannot believe the nerve of some people! I nursed for 26 months between my two girls, mostly without a cover, and never had any negative comments! The only comment I ever received was from a group of midwives who were at the next table from us in a very crowded cafe. I was nursing DD1 without a cover, she was about a year old at the time, and the midwives gave me a thumbs up, and then stopped at our table on their way out to explain that they were midwives and they were so pleased to see someone still nursing their child at this age and in public without feeling the need to hide away. I was so surprised I didn't really know what to say, but it was nice nonetheless. That was in Australia. I'm in England now, pregnant with my third, but I'm not expecting any negative comments as it's pretty widely accepted here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352054 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:00:26 +0000 Alivoo01 2352054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nursed in public with a cover. No one said anything, but I know I got some looks so I try to avoid eye contact with other people when I'm nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352053 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:00:19 +0000 mrsrain 2352053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never got any comments, but I definitely got dirty looks on occasion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352051 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:58:24 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2352051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: where in BC are you? we are in Fair Lawn </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352048 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:57:36 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2352048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: J doesn't like the covers either and I feel like I start sweating and can't see him and, especially so early on, I feel like it makes it harder, but I'm not quite comfortable enough to not use one (especially with my GIANT bbs). sigh.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352036 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:53:08 +0000 regberadaisy 2352036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's so rude! I was much more shy about nursing in public with my first. But with the second one I would whip it out if baby needed to eat. Even at the table in a restaurant. I just made sure I faced the least amount of people and used a cover but more for my own comfort level. </p> <p>Good for you for standing up for yourself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352024 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:48:58 +0000 MrsRcCar 2352024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleredhairedgrl: that's terrible! 😡 He would have got a piece of my mind for sure!! We are still nursing at 21 months today and often out in public. I have gotten comments mostly positive but a few negative. Don't let it get you down. I am glad things are going better with your little guy then they did with A. (I should add we have never used a cover E HATES them) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-2#post-2352023 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:48:47 +0000 sorrycharlie 2352023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>omg! I've never gotten a comment, thankfully. Only once, when DD1 was a little baby, I was nursing in the back seat of my tinted-window SUV and a young woman and her friend literally peered through the window with disgusted looks on their faces. Um...you are violating my privacy, I am in my own vehicle! I was so shocked to even do anything. </p>