https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507087 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:16:48 +0000 sometimesshesings 2507087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It doesn't gross me out toooo much to pump in the bathroom. At least those get cleaned constantly and you know to wipe them down first. I would guess the seats are just as unsanitary! BUT I would definitely worry about hogging the bathroom for so long. And I hate to be out of my seat too long because turbulence freaks me out. So I'm thinking about doing it at my seat with a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507085 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:12:20 +0000 sometimesshesings 2507085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: word. Thanks for the reminder to own it and let everyone else just deal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507083 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:10:54 +0000 sometimesshesings 2507083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: ooohhh, great tip! Way less fussing around with parts! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507082 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:10:19 +0000 sometimesshesings 2507082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: good for you!! You guys are giving me courage! Thank you! That mother's room looks really nice. I can't believe they even provide diapers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507080 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:07:51 +0000 pastemoo 2507080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: You are pretty badass! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507079 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:07:12 +0000 pastemoo 2507079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: At the seat. Have you see the freemie collection cups? I would use those (attached to your usual pump) for pumping on the plane from your seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507076 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 22:53:09 +0000 dc yoga bee 2507076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it!! Pumped in my seat next to a man like a boss!! Then the flight was delayed, with a layover in Dallas. They have a mother's room with sink, outlets, and it was really nice! All I had to do was call the help line to get the access code. There was a chalkboard in there, hopscotch, diapers, wipes, etc... The flight attendants gave me plenty of ice. I almost didn't come because of pumping fears. We are celebrating our 4 year anniversary in San Diego for the weekend! First time away from LO! </p> [attach=1629/16/o4mo4l.450x600.image.jpeg] [attach=1629/16/o4mo4m.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2507053 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 21:20:05 +0000 Pumuckl 2507053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was always lucky enough to get around it and just pumped right before and after flights. I never had supply issues though and thus didn't have to worry about output just my own comfort. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2506961 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:48:10 +0000 ElbieKay 2506961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please pump where and when you need to, without apology. It's not your fault if there are insufficient facilities available to you when you need to pump.</p> <p>I avoided air travel when I was nursing due to the inconvenience of being away overnight. But I have always thought that, if faced with an airport with no pumping facility, I might possibly have the balls to pump without a cover in the waiting area at the gate. I really really really have no desire to ever pump in a bathroom. Gross.</p> <p>If every mom did that, I bet there would quickly be better pumping facilities in airports!</p> <p>Before I became a mom, I had no idea I would become such a lactivist! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2506643 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:48:05 +0000 edelweiss 2506643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i pumped in the bathroom. i told the flight attendant ahead of time that i would be in there for about 20 minutes, and she was totally cool with it (maybe not the other passengers so much). i pulled down the changing table that's above the toilet, wiped it with an antibacterial wipe, laid down a potty pad (the kind that dogs use), and got busy. god, the things we have to do!</p> <p>good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2506640 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:42:43 +0000 dc yoga bee 2506640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to need to pump on this flight. Sitting next to a guy. Oh well!!! :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2501468 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:43:16 +0000 jh524 2501468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never have but if I had to I would definitely want privacy so I'd pump in the bathroom but then I would worry someone might need the bathroom. If you can do it in your seat discreetly than go for it but if there's a dude in the seat next to you, I would def go to the bathroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2501420 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:13:07 +0000 Kbee 2501420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pump in the seat. I had a 5.5-hour plane ride when my DS was 9 months old, and thankfully it worked out that I could just pump immediately before and after. But, I was prepared to pump in my seat if I got too uncomfortable. I didn't want to hold the line up for the bathroom. Definitely bring a manual pump - it's always great to have in emergency situations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2501412 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:08:12 +0000 snowjewelz 2501412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd pump in my seat. I pumped in my seat on the train once! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500528 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 14:38:48 +0000 mrswin 2500528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: I have pumped on the plane a few times, once when I was seated between 2 men that I didn't know! Lol, I just put on my nursing cover and did what I needed to do. I also regularly pump on the commuter train in the morning. Mamma's got to do whatever it takes to get the milk! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500516 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 14:17:11 +0000 sometimesshesings 2500516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the tips! I'm surprised that there's such a strong preference for the seat, but it's empowering to know so many women have done it. I've never seen anyone pump on a plane, but perhaps I never noticed! It sounds like communicating with the flight attendants in advance is a good idea. It would be nice if they could hook me up so I don't have to pump while sitting practically in a stranger's lap... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500455 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:16:39 +0000 madger 2500455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done it both ways (and I've also had a nice flight attendant let me sit in their section with the curtain pulled) and neither were a big deal. I pumped in the bathroom because I had forgotten my battery pack and needed to plug in my pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500448 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:50:01 +0000 SweetiePie 2500448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done this, but if I had to I would do it in my seat with a hand pump and blanket/nursing cover.<br /> I would also explain this when I checked in to see if I could get a seat by myself or away from others. Just easier to have some space on the seat next to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500416 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 08:43:43 +0000 milano14 2500416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have pumped in my seat using the battery adapter for my pump and my nursing cover.<br /> There were 2x when the plane was not full and I asked to sit near the back, in the empty rows, and pump there.<br /> I wouldn't be comfortable pumping in a bathroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500414 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 08:29:31 +0000 KayKay 2500414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I mostly tried to time my pumping so that I did it in the family bathroom at the airport, but on a couple flights to Europe I had to pump on the plane. In that case, I just pumped in the bathroom so that I could use my electric double pump and be done faster. I also am not a germaphobe (I just washed my hands thoroughly and avoided touching anything but my pump/parts until I was finished pumping) AND was not saving the milk, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500320 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:48:22 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2500320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done it twice-in my seat both times. I used a hand pump and a nursing cover. Luckily it was a late-night flight for the first flight and I didn't have anyone next to me. On the second flight I was just discreet about it under a nursing cover and it ended up not being a huge deal. The flight attendants were really sweet about it, and offered to bring me as much ice as I needed to keep the milk cold until I got home. Definitely bring/use a nursing cover and hand pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500313 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:42:09 +0000 PawPrints 2500313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't end up having to, but I was prepared to pump at my seat on a trip we took last summer. I would definitely hope people in general would not feel like they are obligated to sit in an airplane bathroom to pump. You could use a nursing cover if you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500311 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:32:51 +0000 birdofafeather 2500311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely do it in my seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-on-a-plane#post-2500293 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:19:12 +0000 sometimesshesings 2500293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be traveling across the country for a business trip before long. I've never been away from my kids overnight while they were nursing, so I'm trying to figure out some logistics. I know I'll have to pump on the plane, but it seems so daunting! Have you done it? </p>