https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:43:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2765102 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:57:01 +0000 mrsmacSLP 2765102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: I'm also a nipple shield mama and most of the issue is when W unmatched and takes the shield off that is filled with milk! I had to switch from the prefolds to a homemade burp cloth (1 side terry cloth, 1 side flannel) that I tuck into my bra. The prefolds just didn't catch enough milk and ended up soaking my bra. </p> <p>Another thing that helped was pulling my shirt up rather than down and finding a normal bra (I use sports bras) that I can also easily pull up rather than down. This makes it so my belly gets wet but is easily wipeable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2765098 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 02:21:49 +0000 turquoisemama 2765098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely a burp cloth under your boob. I would always pull my bra down and tuck the cloth into my bra so it would fold over and drape down under my boob. Does that make sense? I would also do one right under her cheek as well. Oh and one in the other boob because it would leak everywhere too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764979 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:48:33 +0000 DesertDreams88 2764979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like a haaka silicone pump would be awesome at your for at home, though. </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Breastmilk-Silicone-Breastfeeding-Suction/dp/B073DZ3N54/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1501789700&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=haaka+silicone+pump" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Breastmilk-Silicone-Breastfeeding-Suction/dp/B073DZ3N54/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1501789700&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=haaka+silicone+pump</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764938 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:37:57 +0000 HeartAbandoned 2764938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: If it's not crazy hot where you are, it might also be helpful to wear a cardigan/jacket/vest, and then remove it while you nurse. That way if she does end up soaking your clothes, you have something to cover up with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764935 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:20:19 +0000 peachykeen 2764935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: This sounds so similar to our situation. I do have a strong letdown, combined with using a nipple shield and DD2 keeps falling asleep at the breast due to jaundice so I know it should get better. More burp cloths/prefolds is probably the best answer (better than soaked clothing) even if it's awkward. The only place I've nursed out and about lately is the OB office but I guess I just need to get over it and try :happy: </p> <p>@Littlebit7: I've been planning to use a swaddle for cover so this is a good idea - thanks!</p> <p>@mrswin: Reclining has been useful at home for sure - I'm hoping she grows out of it as she gets bigger/more awake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764862 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:40:44 +0000 Littlebit7 2764862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a swaddle as a nursing cover when I'm it. I tuck one of the tails into my bra in the other side to absorb let down; it also helps to keep the cover in place </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764857 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:22:37 +0000 PawPrints 2764857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Burp cloths, prefold diapers, and the reusable super-absorbent hemp nursing pads were all helpful for me in soaking up the spray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764853 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:20:31 +0000 catgirl 2764853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a really intense/strong letdown so we would both be covered in milk at almost every nursing session for the first 4ish weeks. I did tuck a burp cloth directly under my breast, one slightly between us, and one on top of DD to try to catch as much as possible though. I just tried to wear dark colors when out and always had an extra shirt (or 2) in the diaper bag for me. With time it got better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764841 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:02:54 +0000 mrswin 2764841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is she drenching both of you because your milk lets down or flows fast? If that is the case look at nursing slightly reclined, gravity will help slow the flow a little :happy: Give it a try in the car the first couple of times.<br /> Practically speaking I would suggest maybe packing an extra shirt for you in the diaper bag and maybe pull your shirt up when you nurse as opposed to down so that the milk is less likely to get on you.<br /> Congrats on getting her back to nursing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764839 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:02:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2764839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just position my nursing pad underneath, or her bib usually catches it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764835 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 10:54:40 +0000 Adira 2764835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually used a burp cloth and would put it right under my nipple so any escaping milk would hopefully be caught by it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-in-public-how-to-avoid-getting-milk-everywhere#post-2764834 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 10:51:56 +0000 peachykeen 2764834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So thanks to some tips from fellow HBers and the help of a LC, DD2 (12 days old) is back to exclusive breastfeeding! I am very hesitant to give her even one bottle after our recent struggle so I need some tips on nursing in public. I'm not that concerned about the actual logistics of it EXCEPT that she tends to drench both of us in milk when she eats. I tuck a prefold diaper into my shirt at home but often I still get a big wet spot. Any tips on avoiding this mess when out and about? </p>