Five Ways to Make Nursing Easier

by Heather Long | More from this Blogger

28 Jul 2006 01:17 PM

As if we can't come up with more information on nursing and making it easier. Let's talk about some things that can definitely make your life an easier place to be when you are nursing and on the go as most moms are.

• Braless is hardly a comfortable option, but nursing bras can be darn hard to snap and unsnap one handed. Check out a bra that has snaps so you don't have to worry about eyelets or hooks
• Invest in some cover-ups so that you can nurse anytime, anywhere. While your modesty isn't always an issue, it can be a lot of fun to pick out different style, color and types of cover ups.
• Invest in a baby sling, some slings are more comfortable than others, but when you and your little one are pros at nursing, the sling can let them nurse while your hands are free to multitask other jobs including feeding yourself!
• Speaking of feeding yourself, avoid sitting in a booth at a restaurant. Many of them do not allow you to sit comfortably and nurse, a chair is much better and it allows you to sit back and nurse more freely - don't forget to eat - the point of going to a restaurant is to eat and not just for the midget
• Finally, if your baby is hungry and you're out an about, find a comfortable spot, slip on the cover up and let your baby nurse - you never forget your breasts at home and they are always the right temperature for your little one to nurse

What other ways can you think of to make nursing easier?

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Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago.

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QueenAngie Central Illinois, USA (60086) 28 Jul 2006 07:04 PM

Love your last #5 the best!

Heather Long (16954) 30 Jul 2006 09:14 AM

I remember when my nephew was little and my sister-in-law needed to nurse, she wanted to excuse herself to the back of the house. I tossed her the receiving blanket and said she didn't have to sequester herself. No one there was going to be unhappy with her and she was so relieved!