Breastfeeding on the Go
Preparing to travel with a baby for the first time is no easy feat. Yet another challenge of holiday travel is figuring out how to breastfeed while on the go. One obvious difficulty is finding a place that is quiet and somewhat private. You can take the time to find these places when you’re out and about with no agenda but what happens when you’re in an airport waiting lounge or in a plane, for example, and your baby needs to eat NOW! You’re pretty much bound to your seat or not wanting to stray too far if you’re waiting to board a plane. Rest assured that you can still breastfeed comfortably in these situations.
Bebe au Lait makes handy ‘hooter hiders’ (also known as nursing covers) so you can take 
your time preparing and latching your baby for feeding without compromising your modesty. There is nothing worse than trying to feed in public while being self-conscious about showing some skin or some nipple! The stress is passed down to your baby and neither you nor her are comfortable. Bebe au Lait uses beautiful fabrics and a simple design that allows you to see your baby and the baby to see you. Their ‘hooter hiders’ are like oversized canvas bags where the handle goes around your neck. They are a bit large and not exactly discrete but they are definitely a convenient, colourful way to get privacy.
The next challenge - how to hold your baby for the duration of the feed when you’re not at the comfort of your home with your favourite breastfeeding pillow. My Brest Friend makes a perfect travel pillow that inflates into a sturdy pillow that doesn’t slide around and is light-weight and easy to pack to take along on trips. You don’t need to try to support your baby with your jacket or be all hunched over when feeding on planes, restaurants, parks or when traveling. Although I don’t see myself pulling out my breastfeeding pillow at a restaurant, I think it’s a great solution to the travel dilemma.
Bon app, les bèbès! Luckily baby’s meals don’t have to be compromised when we’re on the go.
