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People have mixed views regarding covering up while breastfeeding. For me, I cover up when in public places where I may not feel completely comfortable, but I am slowly learning to feel comfortable in more places, so I don't need to cover as often. I have known people who felt 'offended' by women just whipping out a boob and feeding their kids in public. While I have learned over time that it isn't offensive (I used to be not nearly as open-minded), I wouldn't want someone else to develop a negative opinion of breastfeeding for that reason alone.
I'm actually trying to create my own cover with a more breathable fabric, some cinching on the bottom, and a neck thing that won't strangle you when tightened. In the mean time, I found this information on someone else's blog:
Free Udder Covers (just pay $10 shipping). They normally cost $32.00 but you can use the coupon code Family2010 at checkout and the amount will be automatically deducted. The coupon will work on any item in their store.
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So about this time last year, I heard about the free Udder Cover deal, which I think they run almost constantly. Paid $10 for shipping, which seemed like a good deal since the item was free, but it was not. It took close to 2 months to arrive and its a piece of junk. Poorly made out of super cheap material. Not worth it at all. I think they just make money off shipping - its really that bad.
I do have a bebe au lait cover that I bought on clearance for about $15 (it came with two burp cloths that are kind of underwhelming) and I loved it until jack was about 3 months old and figured out how to whip it off. I found it tended to draw attention when most of the time, no one ever notices what I am doing when I nurse him in public. I usually just try to pay attention and cover up when he pulls off. I'm intrigued by your new nursing cover idea...I think it would work well with a material like athletic shorts are made of - that kind of light mesh stuff - since really that would cover even though you can see through it (you would have to be looking pretty hard).
That athletic mesh was exactly what I was envisioning...now I just need to find an organic version. The lining in the Gro Baby diapers is actually kinda like that. I was thinking of contacting them and asking if they make their own fabric or buy it else where....
I think most athletic wear materials are man-made, not natural fiber, so that might be tough to find.
I came here to post what Jennifer already said: those Udder covers are total junk and not worth the $10. As far as using a cover in general, I think you know how I feel about that ;) I wish we lived in a world where nursing in a public was just a part of life and no one even paid any attention to it. I personally don't use a cover and don't plan on ever using a cover. However, I think covers are OK if they are for the MOTHER'S comfort, not for anyone else's. Again, I wish the world was such that moms had no problem nursing in public because people recognized it for what it is: simply, a mom feeding her baby, nothing more, nothing less.
Yeah, I've definitely gotten a lot more comfortable w/o the cover, especially now that Lydia wants to lift it up every time anyway. For me, I knew I wanted to breastfeed once she was born and I instantly realized how amazing it is, but it took me some time to feel comfortable doing it around others. With the second kid, I have a feeling I won't care who sees me where, as I'm getting somewhat desensitized to caring now anyway.
I wish I would have read this before we paid for shipping and received our "free" udder cover in the mail the other day...
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