Hi,
Are there any out of the way places in DL where a mom can nurse a baby? Besides the baby care center. I'm thinking that if we're out all day with our older one, it'll be inconvenient for me to travel across the whole park to nurse a screaming baby. Anyone ever see a mom nurse in public?

thanks!

--Jennifer

I nurse wherever I am, usually. I try to find a quiet bench if I can and I don't scooch up right next to somebody, I'll turn away if there's another person on the bench or whatever.

I've been doing it for years (have three kids) and am very discreet. I don't show any skin, certainly not as much as some of the girls/women I see in low cut shirts, lol. So, if anyone has a problem with my nursing in public, it's because they don't like the *idea* that I'm nursing, not because I'm showing something I'm not supposed to. And that's their own creepy hangup, not my problem.:D

Ps, there might be some threads on this in the "Parenting In The Parks" forum already if you want to do a search. This thread will be there shortly.

I was pleasently surprised to find my son liked to nurse in what I thought were surprising spots: Haunted Mansion, POTC, people mover, and even the train. I think the darkness and the motion signaled a time to nurse, and even the noise in POTC didn't disuade him. In fact, he fell asleep on all of those attractions!
There is also a little used path with a bench connecting Adventurland to Frontierland. He was happy to nurse there, too. Tom Sawyers Island also has some quiet spots perfect to cuddle and nurse a baby.
BTW, I don't really see a problem with nursing in public. Frankly, I've seen more skin revealed on 17 year olds in short short skirts and belly baring shirts than a discreet nursing mom.

I have nursed on Its a Small World and Pirates (nice long rides.) I have also nursed just outside the exit to Innoventions (on the upper level.) It was actually nice up there, sure I had to sit on the ground, but it was quite private (I was behind a giant pillar). I don't mind NIP, but it is just much easier and quicker when I don't have to be quite as discreet.

Otherwise, I'd just find a quiet spot on a bench (though I go midweek so it isn't as much of a challenge!) :)

I agree with all of the above, any bench you can find in Disney is a great place to nurse/bond with/feed your child. The darker rides serve two purposes: You can nurse and comfort baby if scary to him/her. Just cover him/her under the cloth and they calm down right away. My experience anyway. I have funny picture of my son trying to "latch on" when he was with Minnie talking a picture. Nursing mom's can tell, when they lean back and turn their necks in THAT way, trying to find someting. Anyway, never was a problem, taking a nursing baby. ;)

This article (http://www.mouseplanet.com/akrock/ak010921.htm) talks about nursing at Disneyland. :) It's from September 2001 but the information should be current.

Adrienne

I have funny picture of my son trying to "latch on" when he was with Minnie talking a picture. Nursing mom's can tell, when they lean back and turn their necks in THAT way, trying to find someting. Anyway, never was a problem, taking a nursing baby. ;)



We call that "the dive", as my daughter will just throw herself to the side, regardless of whether or not there's an arm there to catch her.:D

Any nearby bench or chair will do. My favorites are grabbing a seat on the Mark Twain, or a nice long train ride around the park. The Animation Building in DCA has some comfy seats too.

Oh, yes! The animation building is great too! (It is also great for letting a little one let off some energy. I let DD walk / crawl around there for some out of the stroller time.)

Um, I can't offer help, but couldn't resist mentioning a woman was feeding in line for Alice, and just had her breast out while holding the baby before and after like she was alone, and others where complaining to a cast member since they have younger boys and the lady was just hanging out and the cast member said he wasn't allowed to say anything about it to the woman, it was a little wierd she didn't want to cover up more, she also had the dad there to hold the baby if she wanted while she covered up after instead of strugging with the baby in her arms.

The train is a great place for longer nursers because you don't have to get off until you want to.

And no one can legally tell a mother in the State of California that she can't nurse unless she's a guest in a home. All of my children are boys and I nursed them all and they all saw boobies and lived to tell the tale. I'd love to see one thread about nursing not dive into a heated debate/flame fest, so let's please keep it that way whether we're die hard nursers or publically exposed breasts make us uncomfortable. :D

Adrienne

All of my children are boys and I nursed them all and they all saw boobies and lived to tell the tale.

I'm sorry. I have nothing to add. It's just that this comment made me *snork*. :p

~kisroo:)

I nurse all over Disneyland and see other moms doing the same. I have nursed standing in line, on rides that are appropriate and some that may have been questionable like the autopia, benches, baby care center, shows, resturants, tom sawyer island. Unless you are a nursing mom you probably would not know that someone was nursing their baby.
A few tips: Get on the train and ride a few rounds about the park for an extra long rest and nursing session. Sit at a bench and place your stroller in front of you so you can rest your feet on the footrest, no one can see a thing. Buy baby a big sun bonnet and when they nurse the bonnet covers everything LOL. Wear nursing tanks underneath a button up blouse. Don't make yourself or your baby overheated by trying to nurse with a blanket over top of you both. Drink lots of bottled water. Let a family member have a turn to watch the baby when they are asleep so that you can ride your favorite fast rides.
Have fun and you are gonna love the conveniance of nursing in the park. Every time I am in the baby center it is a non-stop revolving door of parents in a panic looking to buy formula cause they ran out.
It is also really scary to see parents pack bottles around in the heat and wonder what kind of bacteria is growing in those bottles. Formula and cows milk needs to be discarded within two hours of taking out of the refridgerator and within thirty minutes is super contaminated with bacteria.

momuvseven

Think of the $$ nursing moms save on one less mouth to poor meals into. :D

I know, babies wouldn't eat much anyway....just something I like to comfort myself with. LOL

Actually we use all of our formula and disposable diaper money to go to Disneyland! We figure at least $40 a week per child for formula and disposable dipes. BF and cloth diapering easily pay for this family to visit DL a few times a year and we do not live nearby.

momuvseven

Just had to add a few of my favorite nursing spots.

Downstairs, back corner of the Hungry Bear Resturant (especially when the resturant is closed there are very few people down there), Mainstreet Cinema dark cool spot with mickey cartoons often empty (have used this when the baby care center was too crowded for me), Path between frontierland and the castle there are benches and very light traffic, space mountain exit area (this one is busy but close to bathrooms and covered so cool on hot days dry on wet days plus a great place to wait for dad while he rides SM), and the Small World Mall which is usually not crowded unless there is a parade or something. I also nursed/will nurse on the slower, darker rides though as my babies get older they usually want to peek out at what is going on...LOL! If your baby isn't the curious sort the Tiki Room is also a great place.

If my baby was hungry, I found a comfy spot (well, as comfy as possible) and fed her. The baby center is nice if you can get to it, but if not, go ahead and feed your baby wherever you can can.

There is a place just to the right of the Pooh Corner Shop that is hidden by some posts (I think) I did not nurse but I did change a diaper and because the bathrooms to full. Nobody bothered us. The only thing is, you can see it from the pooh ride.

There is a place just to the right of the Pooh Corner Shop that is hidden by some posts (I think) I did not nurse but I did change a diaper and because the bathrooms to full. Nobody bothered us. The only thing is, you can see it from the pooh ride.

I know exactly the spot you are talking about. My 9 month old was fussing a bit while waiting for mom and big sister to ride Splash Mountain. I took her over to that spot and cuddled with her because it was out of the way and no one else was around and it was actually pretty quiet. She calmed down pretty quickly over there away from all the "hustle and bustle".

We'll be going next week w/ our 2 year old and 4 month old. First trip w/ kids! I just bought a cover from www.modestmums.com that is awesome. It's light and covers everything. The best part is that the collar sticks out so when you look down, you have a clear hands-free view of baby.

Now I'll have no problem nursing anywhere. It helps keep DD focused too. The same type of cover goes by the name "HooterHider" LOL.

Luna
7 days left!

It is also really scary to see parents pack bottles around in the heat and wonder what kind of bacteria is growing in those bottles. Formula and cows milk needs to be discarded within two hours of taking out of the refridgerator and within thirty minutes is super contaminated with bacteria.

momuvseven

Most moms, that use formula know how long it has been out and how to properly sterilize their bottles. I breastfed and also used formula, so I am an advocate for both ways. There are just some times that even a nursing mom may want to use formula and should not be judged because of it.

i am not being judgemental, just stating facts and pointing out that breastfeeding is conveniant and safe. I personally would be afraid to bottle feed and as busy as we were in the park would lose track of time if I was using bottles. I enjoy having a safe food supply for my child available at all times. I have forgotten to bring along a lot of things for my kids over the years but have never left my breasts at home.

I have forgotten to bring along a lot of things for my kids over the years but have never left my breasts at home.

OK, now *THAT* was funny!!!

It is also really scary to see parents pack bottles around in the heat and wonder what kind of bacteria is growing in those bottles. Formula and cows milk needs to be discarded within two hours of taking out of the refridgerator and within thirty minutes is super contaminated with bacteria.

momuvseven

Powdered formula is great for traveling. YOu put water in the bottles, then bring along dry mix. Dump to together and shake at feeding time- no need to worry about it going bad.

I have done both- bottle and breast feed. They both have pro's and con's.