Official Breast Feeding Support Thread for WDW Parks

[jkstewart1800]

Bump!

 

[TarzansKat]

I know it's been said many times, but I just wanted to join in and offer a hearty thank you to all the contributors!

This is a wonderful thread that I look forward to reading and contributing to as well.

I'm nursing my second child, but nursing for the first time! I had troubles with my first son and so I pumped exclusively for nine months. So, even though it's our second time around, I'm definitely new to breastfeeding, and especially to figuring out how to do it in public!

I did love the suggestion of a cami under a tshirt, and that came in really handy when we were out the other day. I didn't feel so exposed.

I love the nursing tanks from Target, if that helps anyone at all. And for those of you who are...ahem...larger sized on top, I found great Playtex nursing bras through the justmysize.com website. I was unable to find any elsewhere to accomodate, imagine my surprise when I discovered I was a full cup size larger than last time and none of my nursing bras fit!!!

The baby will be seven months when we go to Disney in February, so I know it'll be different then than it is now (he's just a month old), but I'm hopeful and positive that I'll get the hang of it by then.

 

[crazy4cloth]

I am no longer a nursing mom but FULLY support mother's who are nursing anywhere anytime

 

[TarzansKat]

I am no longer a nursing mom but FULLY support mother's who are nursing anywhere anytime

What a nice first post!

 

[danielephant]

hi there, i am new to disboards (about 4 days now) and i started reading this thread last night...only to page 18...and WOW that is alot of reading so i am just going to jump in and say HI!

we are going to Disney in January and DS will be 6 1/2 months.

Lets just say i am VERY large uptop and find it near impossible to nurse without a boppy pillow I have to hold the breast that i am feeding from with my thumb like a lobster so that he does not sufficate and my other arm i kinda hold him with (I fed my daughter the same way)

If i happen to forget my boppy at home i can use a pillow if i am at my parents, or i have used a cushy lunch box in the car to elevate his head and left him on my lap, but it was not comfortable so my question is...WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH A BOPPY AT DISNEY!? or does anyone know how i can make the same lift effect of a boppy without the boppy and only one arm and it is normally being "lobster gripped" with the hand on the same side i am nursing him on.

Sorry everyone, i just have this horrible vision of needing to carry a boppy with me where ever i go at disney

 

[crazy4cloth]

Thanks TarzansKat!

danielephant I have a very large chest too. I would always have to hold my **** up. Do you have a diaper bag that you can kind of put on your lap to help?

 

[TarzansKat]

Lets just say i am VERY large uptop and find it near impossible to nurse without a boppy pillow I have to hold the breast that i am feeding from with my thumb like a lobster so that he does not sufficate and my other arm i kinda hold him with (I fed my daughter the same way)

First off, to the DIS!

And second, I have the same issue with having to hold with my thumb as well. This is going to sound a little weird but have you tried crossing your legs Indian style? For me, when I'm out in public, this elevates my knee and brings his head up enough almost like we're using a pillow at home.

Also, after reading crazy4cloth's post, what if you bunched up a baby blanket and used that as a pillow?

Thanks TarzansKat!

Btw,

 

[kdfogliano]

I am a boppy user as well, and we are going to WDW in 2 weeks with my 2.5 yo and 3 month old

Although i decided to wing it without my boppy while i am there,

i did find that MY BReast Friend makes an inflatable version!!
IT gets soso reviews, mostly b/c the zipper on the cover breaks, but it may be worth a shot!!

Here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/My-Brest-Friend-Nursing-Sunburst/dp/B002WGI5NO

 

[crazy4cloth]

Also, after reading crazy4cloth's post, what if you bunched up a baby blanket and used that as a pillow?



Btw,

Yes I bet that would work! I'd say start trying it at home.

 

[kappyfinn]

I nurse sitting Indian style even with my Boppy. But even without the Boppy I am comfortable. I am a bit larger up top as well. I have noticed the older my son has gotten the easier it is to nurse without my Boppy.

 

[mrs.explorer1977]

hi there, i am new to disboards (about 4 days now) and i started reading this thread last night...only to page 18...and WOW that is alot of reading so i am just going to jump in and say HI!

we are going to Disney in January and DS will be 6 1/2 months.

Lets just say i am VERY large uptop and find it near impossible to nurse without a boppy pillow I have to hold the breast that i am feeding from with my thumb like a lobster so that he does not sufficate and my other arm i kinda hold him with (I fed my daughter the same way)

If i happen to forget my boppy at home i can use a pillow if i am at my parents, or i have used a cushy lunch box in the car to elevate his head and left him on my lap, but it was not comfortable so my question is...WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH A BOPPY AT DISNEY!? or does anyone know how i can make the same lift effect of a boppy without the boppy and only one arm and it is normally being "lobster gripped" with the hand on the same side i am nursing him on.

Sorry everyone, i just have this horrible vision of needing to carry a boppy with me where ever i go at disney

We're going in January too and DD will be about the same age...

I'm "top heavy" too and very Boppy dependent at home, but got some tips from the breastfeeding clinic in our city.

If you cross the leg on the same side you're feeding on, it raises the babe up, and you can still hold your breast like you're used to doing. I'm hoping that as she gets older, I won't have to hold it so much, but I don't know. She's my second child, but like a PP, DS didn't latch and I pumped exclusively for him for 6 months, so BFing is all new to me!

 

[Reese]

Just catching up on this thread.

On the issue of the boppy, I found that I have a burp rag on hand and roll that up and place it under said breast. It helps hold it up to make nursing easier. I also sit cross legged so I can rest baby's weight on my lap, even so I am still getting horrible back spasms but she was born at over 11lbs so she's a lot of baby to be holding up.

I also had low supply issues but have found fenugreek has worked wonderfully and is an herbal supplement so no perscription required.

Now I was hoping someone could give me a little advice. DD has a reoccurring blister on her top lip. I am assuming it's from an improper latch but I haven't discovered it yet. It's not uncomfortable to nurse and I always scoop her lip out when she latches on so she's not sucking it in but it still seems as soon as one finishes she's got another blister almost immediately.

 

[TarzansKat]

Reese, do you mean a patch of skin that looks like chapped lips?

My son gets the same thing and it'll go away and come back, I thought that was just a nursing thing because I know a friend's son had them as well and they never seemed to do any harm?

 

[Reese]

Reese, do you mean a patch of skin that looks like chapped lips?

My son gets the same thing and it'll go away and come back, I thought that was just a nursing thing because I know a friend's son had them as well and they never seemed to do any harm?

Sounds like the same thing. She doesn't seem bothered by it. It gets loose and falls off every few days and than she gets another one. I just assumed that somehow she was sucking her lip in when she was nursing even though I've been watching for it (I just assumed it must be happening during one of those barely awake night feedings).

 

[saucymb]

Wow! i am considering going to exclusive pumping and was wondering if i could PM you some questions...

I realize you posted this a couple of weeks ago, but I just saw it. I am happy to answer any questions you have!

 

[saucymb]

Also, on the subject of supply, there were some posts about prescription medications. I didn't take the one that you guys were talking about, but my LC recommended that I go on Reglan and my OBGYN wrote the script. It was great - obviously as I pumped over a half-gallon a day! The one you guys were talking about is "controversial" according to my LC and there was only 1 pharmacy in the Charlotte area that carried it.

Someone had also asked about pumps. I personally loved my Medela Pump-in-Style Advanced. The first month of my first baby I used a rental from our pediatrician's office; then I bought an MPIS. At first I pumped every 2 hours for 10-15 minutes, then over the next 8 weeks got to my 4-times a day for around 45 minutes each time routine. I was usually DIS-ing or emailing, as I had a hands-free "bra" that worked wonders. I had 4 sets of flanges/bottles/joints, etc., and just ran them through the dishwasher every night. My Pump In Style has gotten me through 2 babies, I'd say well over 1000 hours of use. I'm planning to use it for the next baby too - whenever that is, hopefully next year!

 

[TarzansKat]

Sounds like the same thing. She doesn't seem bothered by it. It gets loose and falls off every few days and than she gets another one. I just assumed that somehow she was sucking her lip in when she was nursing even though I've been watching for it (I just assumed it must be happening during one of those barely awake night feedings).

Yeah, I don't think it's really harmful to them. And maybe it'll go away as they get older?

 

[KellyWasHere]

Great thread. I nursed my first daughter to 18 months and am still sporadically nursing my 19 month old. Nursed both on different Disney trips. Mostly at the Baby Stations, I thought they were so very nice. Saw some ladies nursing throughout the parks and thought it was great.

 

[Main Street Matilda]

If i happen to forget my boppy at home i can use a pillow if i am at my parents, or i have used a cushy lunch box in the car to elevate his head and left him on my lap, but it was not comfortable so my question is...WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH A BOPPY AT DISNEY!? or does anyone know how i can make the same lift effect of a boppy without the boppy and only one arm and it is normally being "lobster gripped" with the hand on the same side i am nursing him on.

Although my "baby" is now 6, I nursed all three of mine and boy, do I remember those days. I had the same problem you have and although I could sort of manage without a boppy or pillow, it was tough. Since you'll probably have a stroller with you and might feel a little funny carrying around a boppy - consider using a large stuffed animal. The great big tummy of a Pooh bear might do the trick.

 

[aksunshine]

Going to Disney in October and planning to nurse my new little guy there! He will be almost 5 months. He is my 3rd, but the first time I have taken one that was still nursing!

Last time I was there, I saw this lady nursing outside of the Land Pav. with a coverup and it was SO hot! I wish I would have mentioned the baby center to her. Gabriel HATES nursing outside with his coverup, because he gets too hot! I am hoping the end of October will be mild enough to not be too concerned about that. But if not there are centers and attractions!

A bit off topic, but Gabriel is a sporadic nurser w/o a real schedule. I'm ok with it, b/c I nurse on demand. He is my first to exclusively BF. Anyway, I try to get in a pump occasionally, but not getting a whole lot. It would be nice to leave him with daddy sometimes w/o worrying he is going to get hungry. Will Reglan help with that?