As a new mom breastfeeding twins, the first few months were rough for me. I definitely felt like a prisoner in my own body (and home) at times.  Getting out of the house was hard enough, and I also felt pressure to get back home before the next feeding to avoid a scene. I have to say, my life change dramatically when I became comfortable nursing in public.

Here are some tips to help you nurse with ease on the go:

1. Nursing in public really is all about you and your baby.

You are attending to his needs and you shouldn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed for doing so.  Your attitude will color the experience, so try to keep it light.  Relax and enjoy this time out in the world with your baby.

2. Do some recon ahead of time.

Ask friends for recommendations or look around online for family friendly establishments like restaurants or play areas (but beware — there’s a fair share of bad advice out there!).  Some places even have “family rooms” or similar, where you can nurse your baby privately, but some are nothing more than glorified bathrooms.  Don’t feel like you have to use them, especially if they stink of dirty diapers!

3. Dress the part. 

It might sound odd, but part of my confidence to nurse in public comes the right wardrobe — one that will get the job done without a lot of fuss! Personally, I find the commercially made nursing covers to be a big distraction and actually call attention to the fact that I am breastfeeding.  For me, a drapey tee is enough to let baby nurse and still provide coverage.  My favorite outfit for easy access is a nursing tank layered under a lightweight jersey t-shirt with a cardigan on top.

Once you have your attitude, outfit and location sorted out, all you have left is to get ready, get set and latch! All it takes is some practice and you will be able to nurse discreetly and confidently no matter where you are.

How did you get comfortable nursing in public?

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It looks like Luvs supports breastfeeding in public.

The diaper company released a new ad which features a mom breastfeeding her baby at a restaurant. The ad is part of a campaign that humorously pokes fun at new mom mistakes, and shows the lessons they learn from them. In the breastfeeding ad, the mother fumbles through the feeding and keeps her baby under wraps  But by the second child, she is confident in her abilities and has no problem showing it.

Although humorous (and so true), the video has already received comments that it is not “appropriate” and is “offensive.”

What do you think of Luvs’ new campaign? 

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When it comes to celebrity moms, and celebrities in general, there’s no one else quite like Pink. The sassy singer isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and that’s one of the things we love about her. This week, she took her no-filter attitude to talk about an issue that’s important to mom: breastfeeding in public.

During an appearance on the U.K.’s The Alan Carr Chatty Man Show, Pink discussed the controversial topic and how she’s handled those who frown on it.

“The first time we went out to a restaurant, there was a guy who walked by,” she recalls. “I had a cover on called a Hooter Hider, and this guy walks by and was like, ‘Ughhh.’ He was just disgusted.”

Of course,  the mother to 15-month-old Willow wouldn’t let this onlooker get off without a little confrontation.

“I was like, ‘You didn’t get enough hugs when you were little.’” she said, “‘You are starting fights in restaurants.’ I said ‘I will… I will fight.’”

Despite Pink’s trouble-making tendencies (I mean, this was the woman who devoted a whole music video to bashing pop-stars), she says she doesn’t do this cause a scene. She does it for her daughter.

“I think breastfeeding is healthy and natural and it’s a comfort to my baby, so I can give a sh*t what somebody else thinks,”  she said on the show.

Oh behalf of public breastfeeders, we salute you Pink!

What do you think of Pink’s stance on breastfeeding in public? Have you ever encountered controversy over the way you feed baby?

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