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diznynurse
05-24-2010, 01:56 PM
Still trying to get the hang of it. I'm not a big fan of whipping my boob out in front of everyone, so I try to discreetly cover, but with baby not staying latched I have to continually relatch him it makes it very difficult. Any ideas??
Elaine
05-24-2010, 02:12 PM
Get a nursing cover, one with the stiff top that allows you to look down and see him. That way you can latch him on without having to flash your nipple to the world. :twothumbs:
Andrea
05-24-2010, 02:15 PM
Great idea! Messing with blankets is annoying. Once he gets better at staying latched, you will be a nursing ninja in no time!:))
Goosey
05-24-2010, 02:17 PM
I just adjusted as needed with a light cover over me. If I had to redo the cover then I did.
I almost bought one of those cool nursing covers with a strap that went around my neck but nursing out of the house didnt happen often enough for me to want to spend the money for it(even tho they were so cute!).
Jojo
05-24-2010, 03:03 PM
Oh I bought a 9 dollar cover from Walmart. It looks like a poncho and I loved it. I used it a few times.
Farah
05-24-2010, 03:56 PM
I have this one. My friend gave it to me and I LOVE it!

http://shop.bebeaulait.com/originals
lilbunnygirl
05-24-2010, 06:49 PM
Yep, I love my covers that have the little window so you can see & baby can see you

http://www.uddercovers.com/
diznynurse
05-25-2010, 02:37 PM
I have this one. My friend gave it to me and I LOVE it!

http://shop.bebeaulait.com/originals

Love 'em....thanks for the web site!
Leah
05-25-2010, 03:18 PM
We used those same kind of covers and I also often utilized dressing rooms or sometimes would nurse in the car. ;)
Mari_Posa
05-25-2010, 04:16 PM
Those are some nice nursing covers, I will most definitely get one next time around.
Anjyldream
05-25-2010, 07:11 PM
I'm going to have my friend teach me how to make a hooter hider :)

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Jane99
05-25-2010, 08:17 PM
I have a Hooter Hider and a Baby Au Lait, and a mama-made one. They are all a waste, honestly. They all have stiff tops, but for some reason, they still don't work. I gave up and stopped using them. I'm glad I did. After the 3rd or 4th time of NIP without a cover, I realized it's much easier. We had latch issues and that's why it was easier for us. I just use an undershirt. I pull up my top shirt and pull down my undershirt from the neck. It keeps everything covered, except for my nipple. I have big boobs, too, and it works fine for me.

That's my idea. :hula:
Mama Sandy
05-25-2010, 08:20 PM
Yep, I love my covers that have the little window so you can see & baby can see you

http://www.uddercovers.com/

Yeah that!! :ditto:

I have an udder cover and LOVE it. I kept one in the diaper bag and one in the "diaper cabinet" at home in case we had company (I prefer to cover up in that instance at home) and it has the boning on top that allows me to look down but no one else can see but me.
Elaine
05-25-2010, 08:59 PM
I have a Hooter Hider and a Baby Au Lait, and a mama-made one. They are all a waste, honestly. They all have stiff tops, but for some reason, they still don't work. I gave up and stopped using them. I'm glad I did. After the 3rd or 4th time of NIP without a cover, I realized it's much easier. We had latch issues and that's why it was easier for us. I just use an undershirt. I pull up my top shirt and pull down my undershirt from the neck. It keeps everything covered, except for my nipple. I have big boobs, too, and it works fine for me.

That's my idea. :hula:
I do the same thing but I have small boobs and it works for me. :hehe: I bought some cheap, stretchy tank tops that I wear under my shirts. I just pull the tank down under my boob, unclip my bra and pop Thomas on. My flabby belly is nicely hidden and I don't have to try to maneuver around a cover. :twothumbs:
Meshell
05-26-2010, 10:07 AM
I lived in the Target nursing tanks for the first 6 months. In the first few months I tried to nurse right before leaving the house, in the car or in a dressing room. William would always unlatch a ton of times and it was annoying. Plus I had a huge letdown and would spray everywhere!! :hehe: I tried not to nurse with a cover if possible. If I did, I used a big blanket, an Aden & Anais muslin blanket. They're great once you get the hang of it.
Jojo
05-26-2010, 11:14 AM
Cheryl,

I just bought one of these: http://babyhalfoff.com/index.php/ Maybe it'll help!
Lily
05-26-2010, 01:25 PM
Emily is 9 weeks old. And as much as my husband insists that getting a cover would help, I haven't. I had to deal with an inverted nipple for the first 4 weeks...and it was horrible, so Emily still has issues latching on at times on my left side. So I take advantage of the Babies R Us Mother's room when we are at that end of town, dressing rooms or I nurse in the back seat of my Subaru...I do as Rebekah does, wear a second shirt and just pull it down leaving only my nipple exposed....now if I could only find a nursing bra that fit me and my huge jugs comfortably! :hehe:
bettercowpatty
05-26-2010, 07:51 PM
I like the the shirt thing. I've been doing that as well. Until it got to be 90 degrees today. Ugh. Too hot for 2 shirts! I ended up just throwing a receiving blanket over my shoulder. Well, DH did. Nursing in public does not really bother me this time around (it did more with Duncan).
diznynurse
05-27-2010, 02:39 PM
Cheryl,

I just bought one of these: http://babyhalfoff.com/index.php/ Maybe it'll help!

ACK! It's gone. Guess it was only available yesterday. Boo :(
Jojo
05-27-2010, 06:08 PM
Cheryl,

I just bought one of these: http://babyhalfoff.com/index.php/ Maybe it'll help!

ACK! It's gone. Guess it was only available yesterday. Boo :(


Well I bought a large and if I don't like it I'll be happy to mail it to you. (if a large is your size!)
Budette
05-28-2010, 12:18 AM
I used to hide behind our Graco stroller. :hehe:
Jojo
05-28-2010, 07:44 AM
I used to hide behind our Graco stroller. :hehe:


There's a way.
bettercowpatty
06-12-2010, 10:34 AM
FYI- I found nursing covers similar to the bebe au lait ones on etsy for half the cost. I bought one from this seller, but there are tons to choose from. I really like the one I got! It's really pretty and works great.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GrowingWithStyle
diznynurse
06-12-2010, 01:06 PM
FYI- I found nursing covers similar to the bebe au lait ones on etsy for half the cost. I bought one from this seller, but there are tons to choose from. I really like the one I got! It's really pretty and works great.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GrowingWithStyle

Cute, I actually bought one from target for 15bucks, I love it!