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    Posted: 19 September 2009 at 9:54am
Hi,

I am using a nipple shield to breastfeed at the moment, and so breastfeeding discreetly in public is near to impossible. Has anyone used any of the breastfeeding covers/slings avaliable and can recommend one?

Ones I have come across so far are:

Baby Hideaway
Bubbaboo
Bebe au Lait / Hooter Hiders
Milkwrap
3bears Nursing Cover
3bears Nursing Scarf

Has anyone used any of these, or any other types and can recommend one?

Thanks a lot!


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I haven't had a need for one, but if I did I would probably just go and get myself some material and make up a breastfeeding poncho (like this one from Breastmates) - they seem pretty basic. That said they are on special at the moment (Breastmates have a few more options too and I can thoroughly recommend Frances' service!)

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i once just draped a wrap over my shoulder and a lady at music does that too...

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I just made THIS
It was really simple and you dont need sewing skills, only thig i would change was the length of the straps is a bit long. All up cost under $10!
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Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

i once just draped a wrap over my shoulder and a lady at music does that too...

I did this once or twice too....and when you stop using the breast shields you probably won't be bothered just whipping out a boob and popping into your little ones mouth. I never cover up now. Don't even use the 'breastfeeding tops' I bought lol


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I was going to make or buy one, but then i thought, iv lasted this long so dont think i will get one. But then again it is a bit harder to feed discretly now, as if theres a noise or something hes off and looking around
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Those look quite cool, I like the idea of making one (or Mum making one) if I can find some cool fabric as those are all awesome prints.    

I had been thinking of just chucking a blanket over my shoulder but if it's secure it's one less thing to juggle and breast feeding in front of people is one of the things I am a little worried about as I'm a bit body shy. Always have been, even before I had boobs!
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Caronz - that's awesome! Do you find it works well? It doesn't flop about or get in the way and there's enough room underneath to do everything? haha


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seams ok so far! i made it a little wider (cause im a little wider!) made it 115cm wide as that was the fabric width, only other thing i can think of is it might get a bit hot under there as i made it with a black print fabric. Wee man doesnt seam to mind being under it at all :c)
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Originally posted by chelle chelle wrote:

Those look quite cool, I like the idea of making one (or Mum making one) if I can find some cool fabric as those are all awesome prints.    

I had been thinking of just chucking a blanket over my shoulder but if it's secure it's one less thing to juggle and breast feeding in front of people is one of the things I am a little worried about as I'm a bit body shy. Always have been, even before I had boobs!

Chelle- you're 31 weeks already?!  Wow that's gone fast...although maybe not for you haha

I reckon you get over the whole body shy thing once you have bubba....I mean would those around you rather listen to a screaming hungry baby or see a bit of flesh? Just about everyone I've encountered has either not noticed me BF or have looked on approvingly. I whip my boob out everywhere and anywhere now lol. I'm totally over the body thing, which has been really liberating. Sorry, don't mean that in a preachy way...just I was body consious before too and am not now IYKWIM?  

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I also use nipple shields. My boy is 5 months and l'm not planning on giving them up as they work really well for me. However it can be hard to be discreet in public. I too have become less conscious of it as time has gone on. I just drape a muslin over my shoulder and it works well. Have to say tho that sometimes l am less discreet because l am trying to hold wrap over me and latch him on. Generally l put him on quickly then cover up with wrap. Sorry that was very waffly!
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I never used nipple shields, so not too sure how they work, but I don't imagine they'd be too cumbersome that a muslin wrap wouldn't do the trick (as others had mentioned).

I used them often.
If you're worried about it slipping off, just use a butterfly clip, or tie in a knot, on two corners behind your neck (IYKWIM).
Much cheaper and folds up really small into your nappy bag (also good for mopping up spills )

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I found it really hard to drape a cloth over me cos baby latched on and off all the time. But someone gave me a baby hideaway and I thought it was awesome.

Didn't need anything for when Ollie was BF though, he was a completely different feeder and it was easy to hide everything.
Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years).
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Hi to all,I just let you know that I have received a shipment of Hooter Hiders and it contains lots of really nice patterns as well Loved Baby Shawls for nursing. These hooter hiders are really very amazing and very much comfortable.

hooter hiders

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Hi nell-pette,

I was wondering if you still had any hooter hiders in stock?
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