https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:36:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2349171 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:16:21 +0000 Alivoo01 2349171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did for my own comfort level. I'm indifferent if others do or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2349159 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:13:41 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2349159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a cover most of the time because I'm more comfortable that way. There have been times where I just go to a less crowded area to latch her on and not worry about the cover. I asked DH if he cared either way and he said he doesn't because you see just as much cleavage on other women wearing low cut shirts as you do when I'm nursing without a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2349151 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:11:37 +0000 Anagram 2349151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wear a cover, for my own comfort. I don't care if other people wear one. But my LO still has latching issues at 3 months and it and it can take us a while of several attempts to get her latched on. I have very large breasts and it's a WHOLE lotta tissue hanging out there in the wind when the baby is refusing to latch one. </p> <p>There have been times when after she's finally latched on really well that I will arrange my shirts to cover most everything and then take the cover back off if it's hot. But usually I just leave it on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2349137 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:07:05 +0000 snowjewelz 2349137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always used one, mostly b/c DD can randomly unlatch, move around, etc and I do not want to flash the whole boob/nipples to other people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348387 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:25:24 +0000 blackbird 2348387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use an A&amp;A blanket out in public. Sometimes I forget to bring one and I'll go somewhere with less foot traffic. I don't cover him up, but I do drape it across all the other part of my breast exposed. It's just too much to not </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348385 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:22:44 +0000 lawbee11 2348385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a cover because it made me more comfortable to nurse that way, but I have no problem seeing others NIP without a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348380 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:15:38 +0000 nana87 2348380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to use a cover, but found using a light scarf was easier--it doesn't block as much as the a "real" cover, but it's easier to get lo latched and then use it to cover the top of my breast/get a little less exposed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348373 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 18:59:33 +0000 FaithFertility 2348373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a "cover" but I would keep a blanket over us, if she would let me....lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348256 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:06:45 +0000 pinkcupcake 2348256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always used a cover. Just felt mor comfortable to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348250 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:03:47 +0000 MrsStar 2348250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used a cover with either of my kids. I definitely tried to be more discrete with lo1 because I was afraid someone would say something nasty to me. With lo2 (now 3 months old) I'm definitely more confident. I try to wear a nursing singlet on underneath my shirts as to not show my stomach but if baby is hungry then I will feed her! My husband hasn't had a problem with it either and he'd gladly defend me if someone had something to say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover/page/2#post-2348224 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:43:40 +0000 daniellemybelle 2348224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to use a cover because it made my husband more comfortable (and I was not really comfortable NIP either) but there were times LO would not eat under the cover, so I would usually try to turn toward a corner or something so I could take the cover off and get her latched.</p> <p>I 100% support NIP without a cover though. It's a legal right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348209 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:27:41 +0000 Boogs 2348209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to use a cover, it makes me feel more comfortable. I love the ones I have gotten from Covered Goods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348208 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:26:56 +0000 Rockies11 2348208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feed everywhere imaginable without a cover, which isn't surprising since I have been nursing for close to 3 years straight now. I do the tank top method because the only thing I don't want people seeing is my stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348148 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:06:58 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2348148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am all about the two shirt method. I am comfortable nursing in public but I hate when he keeps popping off! The one time I tried to use a blanket when he was older he was punching and kicking the blanket like a game. Much more obvious! Lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348143 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:01:54 +0000 Truth Bombs 2348143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cover up in public for the most part. My husband is more comfortable with that and I have no issue accommodating him since it's easy enough. If baby fights the cover then no big deal, I'll nurse without it if that's what it takes to get baby fed, and hubs is cool with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348128 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:39:40 +0000 sunny 2348128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always felt more comfortable and relaxed with a cover so that's what I did, but I have no problem with ladies who don't use a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348123 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:34:04 +0000 travelgirl1 2348123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: ha ha, yes! He could be heard around the entire square.</p> <p>@Torchwood: It was super packed so it would have been hard to get back to him but if I had been closer I would have for sure had my say. I was fighting with DH at the time so was already feeling pretty ragey :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348118 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:30:57 +0000 winniebee 2348118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to, but gave up on it. I live in a pretty liberal area. I thought my husband would feel weird about it, but he didn't care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348109 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:15:25 +0000 Portboston 2348109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: that's so godly of him to judge you 😒 some people... SMH</p> <p>@Golden: I don't see a reason to flame you at all!!! You have to do what's right for you! Personally I don't feel the least bit sexual 4 months PP so it doesn't make a difference to me but that could certainly change in the future! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348103 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:03:59 +0000 Torchwood 2348103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Golden: I think there's no reason at all to flame you! If you feel more comfortable with a cover, for any reason, that's what works for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348097 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:00:18 +0000 Torchwood 2348097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Are you kidding me!? I'd have had to go back, and I'm super anti-confrontation </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348075 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:09:55 +0000 sarac 2348075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. I just pull my shirt up and latch on. I try to expose as little breast as possible, but I don't really care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348072 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 12:03:37 +0000 ElbieKay 2348072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I occasionally threw on an A&amp;A blanket but really didn't worry about it. Too many higher priorities to focus on. No energy left to worry about other people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348071 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:57:43 +0000 Golden 2348071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't want to get flamed for this, so please know I'm not judging anyone, just explaining based on myself. With my first, I breastfed everywhere, and although I'm a private person by nature and covered up, I felt very much the same way you do....boobs are for babies and have little sexual function. However, in the 3 years since the first go round, a large part of my development has been to reclaim my body and sexual awareness. In a way, that means reclaiming my breasts as well. Yes, I feed my baby with them, but they are also mine and a part of my sexual being. IF I have to feed in mixed public I am careful to always coverup. In a perfect world there would be more support for nursing women with relaxing, clean, readily available dedicated nursing rooms with waitstaff everywhere. Since that's not the case, I do what's necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348069 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:54:48 +0000 Reese 2348069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes</p> <p>@travelgirl1: lol omg! Was it the Yonge and Dundas guy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348067 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:50:17 +0000 PawPrints 2348067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. Too bulky, was way too hot in the summer (when I was having to make these decisions for the first time), takes up too much space in the diaper bag, I doubt LO would tolerate it at this point, and really I just don't think it's necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348064 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:43:22 +0000 MrsRcCar 2348064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No cover here. E just rips it off anyway, he even hates my over shirt near him. 😳 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348028 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:42:43 +0000 AB810 2348028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a blanket around my FIL but otherwise I can't deal with another layer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348017 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:18:29 +0000 Ree723 2348017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: What the?!? Yeah, he sounds like the poster child to be spouting off bible verses - oh ye of such perfection he can stand in judgment of others. Ugh, what a horrible person, I'm sorry you had to experience that :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-do-you-use-a-cover#post-2348013 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:14:30 +0000 birdofafeather 2348013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did sometimes with my first but already with my second, I just threw a blanket over my shoulder to block the dad at the park the other day and otherwise from the other side was uncovered. I try to be strategic but it's more about not showing my stomach than my boob! </p>