With the growing number of babies entering my extended family (including my own any day now), I’ve seen lots of different nursing-in-public techniques, from attaching a blanket with clothespins to simply going into a back room. A back room isn’t always available, though, and the blanket and clothespin set up didn’t look all that convenient or comfortable when I saw it. That’s where Bebe au Lait’s Nursing Cover comes in handy--it’s an easy, fashionable way to discreetly nurse your little one away from home.
The nursing cover basically looks like an oversized apron, with a strap that goes around your neck and a loop at the top that allows you to look down at baby while still covered. Our testing mom tried it with her 7-month-old and said that while she could see it being very useful for nursing moms with small- to medium-sized chests, it didn’t work so well with her large-chested frame and squirming baby who wasn’t used to being covered while eating. She thought her daughter would have reacted better to the cover had she used a nursing cover with her when she was younger. And even though it didn’t work well for her, the mom liked that it was lighter than a blanket and much easier to transport. Plus the company offers a variety of hip and cute patterns, so you’re bound to find one that suits you.
Bebe au Lait Nursing Covers retail for $35-$38, depending on the specific style. For more information or to order, visit Bebe au Lait's Web site
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