Breastfeeding & the Parks

[AngieWin]

Have a wonderful trip. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get home! (but don't think about getting home just now!)

Maybe I should do a nursing toddler trip report! I could post it on both boards! Gotta get motivated to keep up a daily journal. That would probably help me alot with scrapbooking too!

 

[AngieWin]

All of you are awesome! Maybe I am making nursing in public a big issue and it's really not. I'm going to invest in hotsling and in a solarveil so I should be good.

In some places, in some parts of the county, with some people, THEY make it a big deal. It is one of the most natural things you can do and should be applauded!

And I love, love, love my solarveil sling!!! I bought the material and had a friend make me a sling and one of the best things I ever did was bought 2 extra yards and hemmed them into blankets. When we are in the parks, I will use them as covers for the boys when they are napping. Or added protection/shade in the stroller.

 

[teresajoy]

Well, we are still going, so if you see someone nursing a 2 year old! in the parks in a few weeks, say hi to me!!

Good for you still nursing your toddler!!! I nursed all of mine until they weaned themselves. I think it is wonderful! My son nursed until he was just two, Arminda was 2 and 4 months, and Lydia was just about three. Althuogh, Lydia stopped for 2 weeks when she turned 2 1/2, but then started up again for a few months. I'm just always very happy when I see other mothers nursing those babies and toddlers!

 

[Tikicampers]

All of you are awesome! Maybe I am making nursing in public a big issue and it's really not. I'm going to invest in hotsling and in a solarveil so I should be good.

I think it is hard for some people to get started. I have a friend that is just too worried about what others will think to nurse in public. I was a little shy at first, but one day I was going to go sit in the car and nurse (in hot GA weather), when I noticed a woman feeding her baby a bottle. I thought how ridiculous it was that I felt the need to get out of the public eye, when I was just doing what I felt was best for my baby. I have nursed in public ever since, and I have never had anyone say anything to me.

 

[teresajoy]

Americans are the only ones that get their bras in a twist over a nursing mom I would imagine nursing is more the norm

You almost made my tea come out my nose when I read that line! Too funny!

When Lydia was a baby, I lost my coverup, so I once just sat down in line waiting for the Playhouse Disney show and nursed her there. No one said anythign. I really dont' think anyone had a clue what I was doing!

 

[mom2alix]

I didn't read all the other posts, so this may have been mentioned already, just make sure to keep yourself well-hydrated, too! Baby may need to nurse more in the heat and you'll need more fluid too. You might invest in a nice filtered water bottle with a carry strap (you'll want the filter - WDW water has a weird taste).

Have a great trip!

 

[AngieWin]

I didn't read all the other posts, so this may have been mentioned already, just make sure to keep yourself well-hydrated, too! Baby may need to nurse more in the heat and you'll need more fluid too. You might invest in a nice filtered water bottle with a carry strap (you'll want the filter - WDW water has a weird taste).

Have a great trip!

I cant find the filtered water bottles anymore!! I heard ebay had them, but that would be a last resort for me. Any suggestions on where to find them now?

 

[mom2alix]

I cant find the filtered water bottles anymore!! I heard ebay had them, but that would be a last resort for me. Any suggestions on where to find them now?

This article lists several different brands and compares their features (includes the vendor websites).

 

[teresajoy]

This article lists several different brands and compares their features (includes the vendor websites).

What article?

 

[dzorn]

They have shirts and dresses with discreet nursing openings that worked wonderfully for us, even without throwing a blanket over. Check it out at their website. http://www.motherwear.com
The tops worked great with a sling.

Congratulations and good luck.

I loved the shirts from here. I made nursing in public a lot easier.

Denise in MI

 

[threekidsandasheltie]

I did not read all the responses, but we just returned from a 7 day stay in Disney and I nursed my 2yo EVERYWHERE and ANYWHERE she wanted. No one even batted an eye at me. The hardest part was just finding a place to sit down and do it, lol.