Official Breast Feeding Support Thread for WDW Parks

[december]

I'd be careful when telling someone about the baby care centers. I personally would tend to think that the person was trying to deter me from NIP. I know that wouldn't be your intention, but many people think they are disney's way to keep mothers from nursing around the parks.

I knew about all the baby care centers, but didn't go inside any of them. We were fine nursing where ever we happened to be, and my cover was light enough it didn't bother Katie. We went for a week in June, and I'm planning a surprise weekend for just me and my girls (10 and 17 mos when we go) to do the Halloween party. Since she isn't showing any signs of weaning, I'm sure I'll be nursing then, too!

 

[aksunshine]

december- that was exactly what I was afraid of and, ultimately, why I chose NOT to say anything. I just smiled at her and kept going. But now that I have experienced NIP with a cover in the heat I feel badly that I didn't take that chance. She looked fine though, maybe she was used to it.

 

[crazy4cloth]

I never used a cover when nursing any of mine. I think sometimes it draws more attention. There is barely any skin showing. I see way more skin these days on tv and in the mall.

 

[WendyLovesPeter]

Do any of you with "older" babies still nurse during the night? My 11 month old still wants to nurse once sometimes twice at night. I know I am her comfort object. I know! But I cannot deny her.... I just can't.

She is eating a lot of solid food now, so I know she is not starving, but I can tell she is actually nursing and swallowing not just mouthing. She usually sleeps with us, but my 3rd and 4th child did also. They did not do this middle of the night nursing thing past 5-6 months.

She shows no signs of weaning, and I am not trying to wean yet either. Its hopefully a while away, but I just worry that she will have trouble dropping this middle of the night feeding even when we begin to wean during the day.

anyone else?

I should add she has 8 teeth already, but I sense that there are more on their way soon - no bumps yet, but just a feeling

 

[aksunshine]

Awww. I don't have any advice, but I know how it is to be the comfort object. Good luck Sweetie!

 

[lizzyb]

I bf'ed at the world in January and had no issues. I just used a nursing wrap. I must say that the baby rooms are a great place though if you are uncomfortable nursing in the parks

 

[harleyquinn]

My 13 mo nurses somewhere between 2-4 times a night, so you're not alone. Mine has 8 teeth too.

We co-sleep, so I think that's one of the reasons. Plus, I'm a working mom and I know she's making up for me being gone during the day. Everyone is on me to wean her from the night nursing, but I personally don't mind, so I'm just going to keep doing it for a while.

BTW I'm working on my TR from the trip we just got back from. It has/will have lots of nursing stuff in it. Plus I'd be happy to answer any questions!

 

[december]

My 15 1/2 month old still nurses during the night. She sleeps with me, too. I also work, like Sara, and she seems to need to make up for lost time! I just got home, and she is nursing now. She'll nurse again at bedtime, probably around 3, then around 5:30, then I'm up to get ready for work.

 

[KellyWasHere]

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?

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it before but fenugreek is an herb that really helped to increase my supply.

 

[saucymb]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it before but fenugreek is an herb that really helped to increase my supply.

Fenugreek was recommended to me by my LC, but I didn't notice any increase in supply. Reglan was then prescribed, and it worked well and quickly. However, Reglan does have some side effects that should be considered carefully before starting, including incredible mood swings.

 

[aksunshine]

Saucy- How long did you take it? Is it something I an take a month and have some milk to freeze?

 

[aksunshine]

What general park tips do you have for a 5 mo old? It has been 4 years since I have had a 5 mo old. I figured you girls are the best to ask!!! The youngest child I have taken is 16 mo. Just wondering what pointers you might have for lines, meals, long drive, etc...

Thanks!!!

 

[saucymb]

Saucy- How long did you take it? Is it something I an take a month and have some milk to freeze?

I only had to take it with my first. By the time I had my second, I knew I would need to start pumping early and often. So my supply established itself.

The Reglan was about a 3 week process. You take a couple of the pills a day for the first week, drop to one a day the second, then one every other day the third - something like that, it's been 4 years and I don't remember all the details. Within the first 10 days there was a dramatic increase in my supply. And that's it - you don't take it anymore after that. It's really meant to get the supply up, then the body takes over the production and for me I didn't have any more problems. Best of luck! Talk to a good LC and maybe your OBGYN.

 

[tiffjoy]

We went to DL a couple weeks ago for my DD's first birthday. She is less and less interested in nursing and gets distracted by people and too much going on.

I tried the baby care center on our second to last day, and boy, I wish I had used it sooner! I'm used to finding a quiet, off the beaten path. public place to nurse, which we had no problem doing at Disney, but my DD still got very distracted. I developed a clogged duct and needed her to nurse, so I went to the baby care center. It was so nice! Air conditioned, very private nursing area, and quiet. The changing are was much, much nicer than the bathroom ones.

My DD actually settled down and nursed when we used the center because there was nothing to distract her. And it was so hot that week, so it was nice to be able to sit someplace cool and quiet.

Kudos to Disney! I really appreciated it.

BTW, my clogged duct did clear up in a couple days.

 

[rparmfamily]

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?

Mine all nursed on demand too. If you want to pump, try pumping first thing in the morning, your supply is at it's highest. How old is he? Have you tried him on a bottle before?

I'd try Fenugreek, Mother's Milk tea and oatmeal to increase supply (if you think you have a low supply) before Reglan. I'd error on the side of something natural before going with Reglan. That's the big guns LOL.

 

[saucymb]

I'd try Fenugreek, Mother's Milk tea and oatmeal to increase supply (if you think you have a low supply) before Reglan. I'd error on the side of something natural before going with Reglan. That's the big guns LOL.

I second this.

 

[aksunshine]

Thanks! I will look into those first! He will take a bottle of BM.

 

[CandleontheWater]

I know this was a few pages back, but I used the travel breast friend pillow for two Disney trips and it worked out great! It was really easy to inflate just blowing it up by mouth and it packed super easy. I didn't have any trouble with the zipper on the cover. The travel pillow uses the same covers as the regular breast friend and I've been using them interchangeably. I did not take the pillow into the parks, but I was glad to have it so I could get a few really good, comfortable nursing sessions in the morning, night and at afternoon break.

 

[aksunshine]

As far as carriers.... I have one, but it is a cheapy for quick grocery trips and whatnot. It isn't greatly comfy and I wouldn't want to wear it more tahn an hour or so. What is REALLY the best? My son will be about 5 mo old when we go. He is already 15+ # at 3 mo!

 

[DisneyLindsay]

As far as carriers.... I have one, but it is a cheapy for quick grocery trips and whatnot. It isn't greatly comfy and I wouldn't want to wear it more tahn an hour or so. What is REALLY the best? My son will be about 5 mo old when we go. He is already 15+ # at 3 mo!

I really like the Ring Slings, you can buy them online, if you google maya ring sling!! They also give you a pattern if you are handy and can sew one yourself!! I have 4 in different colours, for ease of use and washing!! I have used a ring sling for 2 of my 3 babies, my first I was a newbie and had no idea they were available. I used a snugglie and a baby bjorn, unfortunately being large chested neither were comfortable, and bother were really hard on my neck and back!! The Ring sling was a god send!! I have no pressure on my back at all!!

Last year a disney I carried my 8 month old almost all the time in the sling and I nursed where ever needed and I used a receiving blanket. THis year, I have a 10 week old and we leave next week I have ordered the nursing hats as the blanket is too hot and not fair to her. I am going to buy a couple of nursing tanks as I do not want my belly exposed after 3 babies in 3 years NO ONE want to see that! lol.