https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:42:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-969009 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:34:34 +0000 Espion 969009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: I nurse wherever I am! I've nursed in the Ergo with the infant insert before. I usually wear the hip belt lower on my waist and tighten it there. Then I shift the entire carrier right or left, latch, cover him with the hood and go! Because of the infant insert, you can "flare" out the top and you can't see anything. The only time it is problematic is when E does the latch/delatch thing, because sometimes he requires a little finagling to get him re-latched. Usually he falls asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-968978 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:07:55 +0000 kml636 968978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The car works for me. I'm uncomfortable with people's attention in public. I have nursed In an airplane and in the er... That was probably the most public. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-968932 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:08:26 +0000 lomom 968932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: go mama! Glad it went well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967734 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:06:42 +0000 Kemma 967734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When A was a newborn I usually nursed in the parents room in case of a poo explosion! These days I still prefer to nurse in the parents' room mainly because it's quiet and easier to get A organised and on the boob however I have no issue feeding elsewhere if required :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967706 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:52:43 +0000 Pepper 967706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bisous: I want to get brave too. If I can figure out how to nurse in the Ergo, that'd be a good start. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967693 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:49:31 +0000 bisous 967693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Sounds like a successful shopping trip!</p> <p>So far, I have only nursed in the car. This post is inspiring though--I am going to have to get brave soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967686 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:44:27 +0000 Pepper 967686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: Thanks! I nursed in the car before we got out and after we got back (was there about 2.5 hours). I managed to change him in a public restroom for the first time ever, and I baby wore him in the Ergo for an hour! Getting the hang of this whole "having a baby in the real world" thing, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967667 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:36:48 +0000 sera_87 967667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>quiet spot where there are minimal distractions. </p> <p>I nurse where ever though without a cover. I've even nursed in an old mining cave (standing! that was fun). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967295 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:10:10 +0000 prettylizy 967295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wherever I could find a quiet spot, a chair or bench, changing rooms were always awesome because there is room for the stroller, my bags and usually somewhere to sit. I've also used nursing rooms, at the table in restaurants and in the car. Basically wherever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-967277 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:03:45 +0000 lomom 967277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope your shopping trip went well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966951 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:52:07 +0000 shopaholic 966951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shopping? Women's lounges (if available) or more often, in the dressing room. K hates the nursing covers anyway, so I can be topless in the privacy of a dressing room. Other than that, I've nursed in the car, in a restaurant, and in any seating areas with covers as needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966616 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:32:10 +0000 Ra 966616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've nursed in the car and in fitting rooms. I've also nursed while holding him and walking around the grocery store and while sitting at the table in a restaurant. I'm ok with nursing in public as long as I have a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966544 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:14:22 +0000 edelweiss 966544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>bathrooms and in the car--i'm still not totally comfortable just sitting down somewhere with people milling around and nursing. i have to work on that! also, FWIW, because of our breastfeeding issues at the beginning, when we would go out i would bring a backup bottle of formula or pumped milk in case nursing didn't work out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966432 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:46:31 +0000 mrskc 966432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nurse where ever you would feel most comfortable. For me, in the early days, that was dressing rooms &amp; the car. I think a Target dressing room was the first place I nursed DS while out and about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966425 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:44:55 +0000 lomom 966425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dressing rooms or just on a bench. I use the pull up/push down technique with tank top I pull down and a shirt I pull up so there's minimum exposure. I don't use a cover but sometimes if there are a lot of people around, I'll throw a thin receiving blanket over LO and my breast while I latch him. He always bats it away and gets really distracted by it so I usually ditch it once he's latched and I just slide my shirt down to cover as much breast as I can without smothering LO. </p> <p>We use a boppy so I always stuff it in the bottom of the stroller when we go out. It's comforting knowing I have it, it helps me turn any chair into a comfortable spot to nurse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966415 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:43:08 +0000 Mrs. Twine 966415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your comfort and baby's comfort are the primary concerns. Nursing works best when all parties involved are at ease. For some women this means finding a private place, and for others in can be accomplished in very public places. Think about what you need to feel comfortable nursing, and do that. Some women also like to nurse while babywearing (I do!) because they don't have to be tied to one spot and it can create more privacy visually (so less "stuff" for onlookers to look at). Some moms like nursing covers. You'll have to experiment a little to see what feels best. And expect that it might change over time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966410 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:41:41 +0000 Pepper 966410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the replies/ideas! If you nurse while baby wearing, what kind of a carrier do you use? I have an Ergo that I use with the infant insert, but I've never tried nursing in it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966389 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:35:55 +0000 oliviaoblivia 966389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually go find a chair somewhere. Doesn't matter where. Sometimes I'll nurse her in the carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966367 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:31:57 +0000 CibMomma 966367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 8 months. I mostly nurse him in the car since its clean and most comfortable. If I'm at the mall I go to the nicest department store, like Neiman Marcus, since they have nice lounges in the restrooms. But at the outlets, the bathrooms are usually gross so I would nurse in the car:). Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966352 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:30:06 +0000 brownie 966352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A restaurant was my go to early on. Eventually just in the carrier </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966350 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:29:56 +0000 hilsy85 966350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use my nursing cover and find a quiet spot, or just whereever we're sitting...now it's much more difficult because LO is super distractible! Enjoy the ease of NIP while he's young :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966347 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:29:15 +0000 cheert16 966347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The car normally- I am not super comfortable nursing in public even with a cover! I need to get better at that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966346 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:28:12 +0000 lolabee 966346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the beginning I would just find a bench or quiet corner to sit in. A spot where I felt was a bit out of sight. Just throw on your cover grab some water and get comfy. It's nice having DH around for the first few times so you've got some help/distraction. </p> <p>You'll quickly become confident and a pro! Good luck!</p> <p>EDIT: forgot about nursing rooms! I think it is different for every woman and every child, each person has different comfort levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966344 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:27:58 +0000 Smurfette 966344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually go to the car. R doesn't like the cover and bats at it and won't eat good with it on. DH gets really uncomfortable with nursing in a restaurant. I have nursed while she is the in the Ktan and the cover over her while we were at the zoo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966342 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:27:49 +0000 Weagle 966342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lounge areas, car, dressing rooms... Whichever option is the most comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966335 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:26:16 +0000 immabeetoo 966335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep I'd check the bathrooms for a lounge area. I usually use the back of the car bc he's nosy and looks around too much if we're not secluded. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966332 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:25:22 +0000 tlcbaby 966332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They might have nice bathrooms with cushy chairs you could sit in? Some stores in the mall have nice bathrooms with a lounge area like that, but not sure about the outlets. You could nurse in the car or if it is nice out you could sit on a bench outside?</p> <p>I think it is really just whatever you are comfortable with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966330 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:25:06 +0000 autumnlove 966330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nurse anywhere that I can sit down and out of the way of others! I use a cover! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966325 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:24:21 +0000 Koolbreeze 966325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to nurse using a carrier and keep walking/doing whatever I was already doing. When I first starting NIP though I'd find a chair/bench where I could sit and focus on nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-nurse-when-youre-out-with-lo#post-966322 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:23:02 +0000 Pepper 966322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is such a FTM stupid question, but where do you prefer to nurse LO when you're out and about?</p> <p>DH and I are going to the outlets today for some shopping with DS. I've never been out with him for more than an hour, so I've never needed to nurse in public. Do you just nurse LO wherever there's an open seat? Do you go to your car? </p> <p>I'm nervous about this because we're still pretty new to breastfeeding, and sometimes he doesn't latch right away! </p>