Official Breast Feeding Support Thread for WDW Parks

[jkstewart1800]

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[disneydreamin247]

Yesterday DD and I got many compliments while nursing in our Boba. I am not small breasted by any means but it is very easy to make it work in any SSC. I have not mastered it in our Wrapsody Bali Stretch yet, but we also don't use it as much as our SSC collection.

 

[princesskayla]

My daughter was 19 mos the last time I nursed her at Disneyworld. I went to the baby care center and went into the nursing room. She was all settled and nursing when the attendant stormed in and told me not so nicely that I had to leave and this room was for nursing babies only.

Excuse me, I looked at her, told her that I was using the room as it was intended and that World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until the child is 2-3 years old.

However, I was still gravely insulted - you would think that WDW would train it's staff that is okay to Breastfeed a toddler.

I did let Guest Relations know as well, but they were unimpressed.

 

[dunbarfamily]

I guess for me, im just not comfortable going all out, so I like my cover because I can see my LOs face while nursing and still feel comphy and modest. Thats cool tho that you are fine nursing whereever you are. Our kiddos are both getting the good stuff either way!

Whatever works! To each their own. Babies thirve on breastmilk whether they are fed in baby care center, a jungle, a desert, in a sling, under a cover, or from mom leaning over a baby carseat in a vehicle!!

Maybe being "huge" up there helps me a bit. (That's a first! Normally it's a curse!) The way I'm built, the baby's head covers everything, and what it doesn't, my top pools around to cover. I've had little old men come up to me before and ask to look at the baby, and they never knew baby was nursing!!

Yesterday DD and I got many compliments while nursing in our Boba. I am not small breasted by any means but it is very easy to make it work in any SSC. I have not mastered it in our Wrapsody Bali Stretch yet, but we also don't use it as much as our SSC collection.

Awesome!!

My daughter was 19 mos the last time I nursed her at Disneyworld. I went to the baby care center and went into the nursing room. She was all settled and nursing when the attendant stormed in and told me not so nicely that I had to leave and this room was for nursing babies only.

Excuse me, I looked at her, told her that I was using the room as it was intended and that World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until the child is 2-3 years old.

However, I was still gravely insulted - you would think that WDW would train it's staff that is okay to Breastfeed a toddler.

I did let Guest Relations know as well, but they were unimpressed.

That's sad. I wish people, including CM's, would mind their own businesses. It could have been approached from such a nicer standpoint. "Excuse me, ma'am? We support brestfeeding, and wanted you to know that we encourage mothers to use this room should they chose to breastfeed in here". That would have given you the clue that if you weren't breastfeeding, you should leave, and that if you were breastfeeding, you were welcome. Easy peesy. No pressure, no stress.

I'm glad you were still breastfeeding at 19 months!! My little people nurse in public and private until I'm a few months pregnant with the next one in line. I think my milk changes at that point and the toddler isn't interested in it anymore.

 

[jkstewart1800]

My daughter was 19 mos the last time I nursed her at Disneyworld. I went to the baby care center and went into the nursing room. She was all settled and nursing when the attendant stormed in and told me not so nicely that I had to leave and this room was for nursing babies only.

Excuse me, I looked at her, told her that I was using the room as it was intended and that World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until the child is 2-3 years old.

However, I was still gravely insulted - you would think that WDW would train it's staff that is okay to Breastfeed a toddler.

I did let Guest Relations know as well, but they were unimpressed.

What year was this?

 

[Conservative Hippie]

My daughter was 19 mos the last time I nursed her at Disneyworld. I went to the baby care center and went into the nursing room. She was all settled and nursing when the attendant stormed in and told me not so nicely that I had to leave and this room was for nursing babies only.

Excuse me, I looked at her, told her that I was using the room as it was intended and that World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until the child is 2-3 years old.

However, I was still gravely insulted - you would think that WDW would train it's staff that is okay to Breastfeed a toddler.

I did let Guest Relations know as well, but they were unimpressed.

Wow, when was this?? I hope the CM just didn't see that you were nursing! I nursed my oldest to 30 months, but after about 18-20 months she didn't nurse when we were out too much. I know I nursed her at Disney when she was older and I don't remember anyone saying anything. DS is almost 13 months and still nurses in public.

 

[luvmesometigger]

my daughter was 19 mos the last time i nursed her at disneyworld. I went to the baby care center and went into the nursing room. She was all settled and nursing when the attendant stormed in and told me not so nicely that i had to leave and this room was for nursing babies only.

Excuse me, i looked at her, told her that i was using the room as it was intended and that world health organization recommends breastfeeding until the child is 2-3 years old.

However, i was still gravely insulted - you would think that wdw would train it's staff that is okay to breastfeed a toddler.

i did let guest relations know as well, but they were unimpressed.

wow

 

[jkstewart1800]

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[IcedMudd]

 

[FollowingFriend]

I've never been to WDW and live in Portland OR where people don't bat an eye at nursing older kids. My youngest will be 2 1/2 in Sept when we have our first WDW experience. She WON'T let me cover up to nurse. Even though we will only nurse before nap and bedtime, I'm nervous we are going to get a lot of looks if it happens to be anywhere but our room. Help!

 

[jkstewart1800]

I've never been to WDW and live in Portland OR where people don't bat an eye at nursing older kids. My youngest will be 2 1/2 in Sept when we have our first WDW experience. She WON'T let me cover up to nurse. Even though we will only nurse before nap and bedtime, I'm nervous we are going to get a lot of looks if it happens to be anywhere but our room. Help!

I can understand that you might be nervous. Different areas of the country deal with BF differently. And although there is always someone who has a horrible story to tell most of the time people at Disney are too busy with their own kids and vacation to really pay close attention to others. Plus having a large international community there helps balance out any BF haters

 

[Sweetsunshine]

I really admire those of you who breastfeed in public. I wish I could've been comfortable myself enough to do it, but I never got to that point. In fact, we postponed our trip by a year so I wouldn't have to worry about it. I did try a couple times but it just stressed me out too much.

Kudos to you moms that do!

 

[disneydreamin247]

I just ordered a custom Beco Gemini for our trip next month since our carriers make it so easy to nurse on the go. I'm so excited for it to come.

 

[Scarlett81]

wanted to update:
I've had my sakura sling now for 5 wks, using it with my 12 wk old. I've mastered nursing while walking, plus one free hand!! Yesterday in the grocery store while managing my 4 yr old, plus the grocery cart, I nursed DS in the sling (covered) while pushing the cart.
No, not the most relaxing way to nurse but its so nice to know for a quick fast fix that I can do it.
I can't wait to use this thing in disney. Its incredible for comfy, close nursing, and SO easy to cover myself up if I want to.

 

[disneydreamin247]

wanted to update:
I've had my sakura sling now for 5 wks, using it with my 12 wk old. I've mastered nursing while walking, plus one free hand!! Yesterday in the grocery store while managing my 4 yr old, plus the grocery cart, I nursed DS in the sling (covered) while pushing the cart.
No, not the most relaxing way to nurse but its so nice to know for a quick fast fix that I can do it.
I can't wait to use this thing in disney. Its incredible for comfy, close nursing, and SO easy to cover myself up if I want to.

Have you tried wearing it backwards? You may be able to nurse hands free that way.

 

[Cant wait for Disney]

hi ladies!
i could use some non-trip related advice from you knowledgeable women! My son has been fully weaned for a week now and i had no physical problems with it until last night. I woke up to super sore breasts and i could feel lumps as if i had clogged ducts (or so i think, ive never had them before). This morning in the shower i tried massaging the lumps out but did not have much success. I havent felt worried about mastitis since i havent had the fever, red streaks, or chills that go along with it, but am starting to worry that if i dont do something about the lumps, things could go bad.
What do you suggest? any lump remedies? Nursing them out if obviously no longer a choice! Will they just go away? What happens if i just ride it out? I am only dealing with the extremem tenderness so that is liveable if i have to for a few days.
Please excuse my ignorance, this is my first child and so i have never weaned before!
thank you for your help!!

 

[jkstewart1800]

hi ladies!
i could use some non-trip related advice from you knowledgeable women! My son has been fully weaned for a week now and i had no physical problems with it until last night. I woke up to super sore breasts and i could feel lumps as if i had clogged ducts (or so i think, ive never had them before). This morning in the shower i tried massaging the lumps out but did not have much success. I havent felt worried about mastitis since i havent had the fever, red streaks, or chills that go along with it, but am starting to worry that if i dont do something about the lumps, things could go bad.
What do you suggest? any lump remedies? Nursing them out if obviously no longer a choice! Will they just go away? What happens if i just ride it out? I am only dealing with the extremem tenderness so that is liveable if i have to for a few days.
Please excuse my ignorance, this is my first child and so i have never weaned before!
thank you for your help!!

In my experience they just go away... takes a few weeks for them .... and even after that you may feel let down when you are around another baby.

 

[kmedina]

Just discovered the thread and am planning on reading as much as I can. I am a stay at home Mom who does not take the baby out much and never for too long when I do. WDW will be the first time where we will be gone (from the privacy of the hotel room) all day or most of the day. I usually use a large breathable baby blanket for breastfeeding now. Should I get a sling or something more appropriate for the longer trip? DS will be 5mos old if that helps. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.

 

[kmedina]

I was in Disneyland waiting for the rest of the family to get off of Splash Mountain. It was cooler and shaded by the Haunted Mansion so I was waiting there. My toddler was asleep in the stroller and my baby was breastfeeding. I noticed another women staring at me as she was getting on the ride. I caught her eye and she smiled. After she got off the ride she came up to me and told me she had been a cast member before her twin sons were born and let me know that there was a baby center on Main street. She was very nice about it but I did kind of feel like she was asking me not to feed my baby in public. I thanked her and told her that I was waiting for the rest of my family and I was comfortable enough where I was and didn't want to interrupt my babies meal. She looked at me and said "wow I only thought you had a couple of sleeping kids I had no idea you were breastfeeding your are good." I was so happy I was not rude to her. I have always tried to keep my self covered up for my own comfort and the comfort of my husband. Neither one of us likes to be stared at. I guess after five kids you do learn the tricks of the trade. For those of you who were like me at the beginning and nervous about breastfeeding in public keep in mind that if you are covered most people have know idea what you are privately doing especially the men (that was always my biggest worry). My husband was uncomfortable with other women breastfeeding around him but was never rude to them about it now, if he notices, he is okay with it in a large public place where he can look the other way and just keep on walking.

This reminds me of a funny story. Friday was my Dad's birthday, so we all went out to dinner. My Uncle arrived late. He walked right up to me and tried lifting the blanket to see my son. Unbeknownst to him, I was breastfeeding. I told him I bring the baby by his seat when he was done eating. It is funny that people do not even realize what you are doing sometimes.

 

[Cant wait for Disney]

In my experience they just go away... takes a few weeks for them .... and even after that you may feel let down when you are around another baby.

thank you! i'm glad to hear it. i did wake up with much less tenderness today than yesterday, so that is a plus. i can handle the lumps for a few weeks as long as i'm not risking any complications, thanks for the info!