How You Can Nurse Discreetly In Public Using a Nursing Shawl

Babies being babies, it's hard to control when they want to nurse. Sometimes your baby might just demand to be nursed when you are out in public or taking care of errands. For many mums, this means that they bring around bottles of formula wherever they go in public.

Thing is, nothing replaces mother’s breast milk. Nothing replaces the nutritional value of it. Or the strengthening effect breastfeeding has on your bond with your baby.

This means that if you are fortunate enough to breast-feed, you should continue doing so. But what about privacy? While some women have no problem nursing in public with little extra covering, most would like to be a little discreet. This is where inventions like the nursing shawl come in.

Nursing shawls help give you a significant measure of privacy while still being able to breastfeed. They cover the front and the back of your body so you can nurse with your modesty intact even in public. This means you no longer need to retreat to a nursing room when out and about.

Good nursing shawls are designed so you can see your baby through the neck opening, making both you and your baby more comfortable and relaxed. There is another benefit. When your baby gets older, they will inevitably get distracted while nursing. Using a nursing shawl removes distractions from your baby's sight – making nursing so much easier for you.

How then, do you choose nursing shawls?

When well-designed, nursing shawls are surprisingly easy to wear. Premium ones have no loops of clasps that only snag your clothes. You can easily slip these over your head like a soft poncho and wrap it around you and your baby.

You should also make sure yours is designed so that the neck opening is big enough for you to see your baby, making it easier to adjust the child's position.

And since your baby grows quickly in just a few months, you would want your nursing shawl to be larger to cover both of you adequately.

They best ones are easily folded and can easily be stored in places like your diaper bag. They also come in fabrics that are very soft to the touch making you and your baby more comfortable.

Most importantly, you should choose ones made using specific fabrics that do not easily harbour germs.

Of course, it helps if your nursing shawl is versatile. You might want to look at one that can be used as a blanket or a cover for the car seat and stroller.

In my experience, few nursing shawls beat the L'ovedbaby 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl. It is soft, comfy, and made with fabric that doesn't trap milk or spit-outs that will attract germs. It is also versatile, working great as a blanket or a child seat cover. There are no clasps or loops, and it comes with its own convenient carrying pouch.

Of course, it certainly helps that it's also rather fashionable!

You can choose from a variety of colours here