Official Breast Feeding Support Thread for WDW Parks

[tyzzle]

I am sure this has been asked before, but I am new to the thread. What is FL law regarding bfing in public? I am in IL and ours are extremely pro baby, and it is punishable (civilly) to prevent a mother from nursing in public. I am discreet, but am completely comfortable nursing anywhere, and hope to do so on our vacation.

 

[pumpkinmomma]

I am sure this has been asked before, but I am new to the thread. What is FL law regarding bfing in public? I am in IL and ours are extremely pro baby, and it is punishable (civilly) to prevent a mother from nursing in public. I am discreet, but am completely comfortable nursing anywhere, and hope to do so on our vacation.

If you go to the very first post on this thread, the law is posted there. You should have no problems.

 

[MommyPoppins]

I'll be nursing my 2 1/2 year old at Disney(once again) in 2 weeks! We're going for a weekend and she nurses whenever she's tired, cranky, bored or just sitting on my lap.

We usually do some downtime in the babycare center, but I'll also nurse her anywhere else she wants it. Lots of time we use our sling to make it super discreet.

I wonder if I'll get any looks since she's "too old for that".

 

[jkstewart1800]

I am sure this has been asked before, but I am new to the thread. What is FL law regarding bfing in public? I am in IL and ours are extremely pro baby, and it is punishable (civilly) to prevent a mother from nursing in public. I am discreet, but am completely comfortable nursing anywhere, and hope to do so on our vacation.

Check out the first post of this thread...

 

[jkstewart1800]

Right here, one handed typing because we're nursing!

 

[SweetMissy]

We'll be at disneyworld in exactly a week!!!! Can't wait! NIP doesn't bother me at all....however I do wish I didn't have to stop once in awhile to do so, lol....wish walking and nursing was a little easier.

 

[PatchPixie]

Just giving encouragement and kudos to all the nursing mamas!! I never got any hairy eyeballs NIP at WDW. I'm always all smiles to see happy nursing babies in the parks!!

 

[DsnyMama]

We'll be at disneyworld in exactly a week!!!! Can't wait! NIP doesn't bother me at all....however I do wish I didn't have to stop once in awhile to do so, lol....wish walking and nursing was a little easier.

Nurse in some sort of carrier! I nursed my 16 month old all over the world in an Ergo! Never stopped once!

 

[SweetMissy]

Nurse in some sort of carrier! I nursed my 16 month old all over the world in an Ergo! Never stopped once!

Used a sling with my daughter and now a moby and a beco with my baby and still can't figure it out, lol. Guess I have to practice more, lol.

 

[DsnyMama]

Used a sling with my daughter and now a moby and a beco with my baby and still can't figure it out, lol. Guess I have to practice more, lol.

Ahhh the Beco!!! It has that annoying "Y" panel between **** and baby - makes it so hard - lol

 

[SweetMissy]

Ahhh the Beco!!! It has that annoying "Y" panel between **** and baby - makes it so hard - lol

No actually there's nothing between me and the baby, so it should work....I just have to practice.

 

[MommyPoppins]

No actually there's nothing between me and the baby, so it should work....I just have to practice.

Yes practice. Being able to keep going while nursing is the best! No matter where you are at. I've always preferred nursing in my ring sling rather than any other carriers. It was always easiest for me. But it takes a lot of practice.

 

[largo]

I am so excited to see this thread! I am a momma to 3 boys (8,6 and 8months). I am still nursing my youngest.

We plan on vacationing at WDW in just over 3 weeks and i am SO excited! However, we made a decision not to take the baby! My heart will miss him so much, but i know the the older boys will LOVE our time and attention that we can give them iwth the LO at home! I have a freezer full of EBM and formula on the side incase my supply gets low. I really don;t want this trip the jeoperdize bfing so i plan on pumping 4-5 times day while in the world. Any tips, advice??

I currently use a medella PIS (old version) pump. But may take a small electric or manual pump while we are at the parks. I would also love to be able to take my EBM home with me. Thought on packing, storing, etc? I thought i would bring a hard sided cooler. I was hopin disney would be able to get me ice packs, dry ice, or something. ANyone with ideas, experiences,etc?

tia
~L

 

[MommyPoppins]

I've left baby at home before(just for a weekend) and pumped at the parks in the babycare centers. But I just pumped and dumped(as much as it killed me I just didn't see how I could safely store it until I got home.)

 

[largo]

That is my concern...getting it safely from Orlando to Nova Scotia!! I plan on getting fridge in my room and hoping that i can get good ice packs for my hard sided cooler. I am hoping my plan will work out.

When i am in the parks, it looks like i will have to pump and dump , i am just not sure how to carry around EBM safely and keep it cold enough. We will see...

 

[DsnyMama]

Storing milk in BM storage bags in a cooler full of ice/icepacks is sufficient to keep it cool all day! Just pop it in the hotel fridge when you get back to your room!

No actually there's nothing between me and the baby, so it should work....I just have to practice.

Ah ok, it must be an older Beco - sorry! The Beco Butterfly and Butterfly II have the Y panel but the 4th generation doesn't!! Good luck practicing!

 

[SweetMissy]

Storing milk in BM storage bags in a cooler full of ice/icepacks is sufficient to keep it cool all day! Just pop it in the hotel fridge when you get back to your room!




Ah ok, it must be an older Beco - sorry! The Beco Butterfly and Butterfly II have the Y panel but the 4th generation doesn't!! Good luck practicing!

I have a beco gemini.

 

[nineandcounting]

I have 11 children, have been bfing for 22 1/2 years I tell moms that I've fed my babies everywhere, even in Disney World! I'll have the most recent, 7 week old, with me on our visit next week, and he'll certainly eat, LOL.

I remember a few trips ago, I was sitting out of the way in Innoventions, feeding a baby, while the other children were enjoying the activities. A Cast Member came over to me and said, "you can't do that here." I chuckled, said, "OK," and continued what I was doing. My husband laughed at me after she left. I still giggle about it when I think of it.

On the subject of carriers, I'm an old mom. I always used Snugli with my babies, until I learned there were other options, only 3 years ago. That's when I got a Moby. I have never learned how to feed a baby while in a carrier, so I still have to stop and take baby out, and remove or adjust carrier, but that's life...

So happy to see this thread. I am also one who acknowledges and smiles at mom's who are bf'ing in public - I will make a point to speak to them on this trip, if I happen to see any

Mary-Belle
Wife to one. Mom to eleven.

 

[sabmom]

Just wanted to pop in and say that we were at wdw from 2/11 to 2/17 with a 5 month old who is exclusively breast fed. It was easy-peasy. My hubby (mostly) and I (a bit) wore him all day in our Beco. Purchased for the trip and so worth it. He spent almost all his time in the the carrier and really only came out to nurse. I fed him mostly during the shows. He is a fast little nurser and can be fed and done in less than 10 minutes. Never got (or noticed) any looks. Only once the people sitting beside us seemed worried that he would fuss during Philharmagic. I told them that he'd be eating and quiet and they were pleased.

I only used the baby centre once (in MK) just to check it out. Very nice. Only wish that I had brought my hubby and 3 year old DD to have picnic lunch inside as there was a nice quiet sitting room with some kid books and a disney movie playing. My DD would have enjoyed the downtime.

Overall, it was a great age for travel and I'd highly recommend it / do it again if we have a third.

 

[Chabby]

Here I go! I'm on my way out the door to the airport. I will be BF my 14mo. I love this thread!