Nursing at Disney

We took my daughter at 3 months also and it was really nice. Disney has the mother/baby rooms, search the maps. I also found that when we went you could find a nice grassy spot away from the action and just sit and relax. My suggestion on the bobby is to try a travel neck pillow. It's just like a mini bobby, you can get all kinds of sizes these days, as well as blow up ones..instant bobby! Good luck. Enjoy Disney!

We were in Disney over the summer and they have Mother's/family rooms that are for feeding/changing/breast feeding. You can warm food and they have highchairs. They also formula, diapers wipes but I think these were for sale.
- I did not use the breasfeeding area the rooms I used were very clean.

I have been nursing for just over 7 months. My best advise is to plan your wardrobe. The right top can make all the difference. I usually wear a bra that can easily be pulled down off my breast under the top. I found that tops with lots of fabric from the waist down (empire style with stretch) work well. First I pull off my bra then pull up my top for the baby to latch on. There is plenty of fabric to cover me and the baby up to his mouth. My second option is a v-necked top that can easily be pulled down over one breast. I put a baby blanket over my shoulder until he latches on then I drop it so it only covers my breast up to his mouth.

I adopted this method over the summer because covering his head with a blanket or nursing shield seemed to overheat both him and me. This method seems to work as many people thought he was just sleeping on my lap. The blanket seems to draw more attention to the act of feeding.

I also always remembered a bumper sticker I saw. "If breastfeeding offends you, put a blanket over your head." This still gives me a little chuckle.

Yeah! Finally something I'm an expert at. Disney has BABY CENTERS all over the parks. I used to work at EPCOT, and one of my jobs was as an attendant in the baby center. It's in Future World by what used to be the odyssey restaurant. You may want to stop in to GUEST RELATIONS or go to the GUEST RELATIONS window at each of the parks and map your visit so you can get to the baby care center easily. Each park has one, with quiet rooms, rocking chairs, changing tables and the works. They may even let you leave your bobby there so you don't have to carry it around. I know I would if I worked there. Also, I know it's short notice, but you might want to get yourself a sling. I have one from http://www.mykarmababy.com/catalog.php?item=25&all=ye...
I have two from them, and GOODKARMA is my favorite. I'm 5'6" and post pregnant at 140 and I got a medium. Her daddy can wear it too, and it BEATS A STROLLER, especially around the crowds in the PaRKS. I can wear Emma (now 5.5 months) in the sling and position her to nurse and walk around, and nobody knows she's nursing. It can be discreet, but it takes baby some time to get used to it. Put her in and start walking, swinging and swaying immediately. At 3 months Emma could sleep for 2 hours in the sling, and I could vacuum, do laundry, everything. Good luck and have a GREAT TIME!!
OH - ANOTHER suggestion - each of the parks have a 3D movie or something similar - Mickey's symphony in FANTASYLAND in the MAGIC KINGDOM, the Hall of Presidents, the Carousel of Progress in MAGIC KINGDOM, Canada and France have a movie in EPCOT, and the Muppet 3D Movie at MGM. In emergencies you could sit in the wheelchair row or all the way in the back and nurse for the 5-10 minute darkened movie theatre. Secret - don't exit when everyone else does and stay for two in a row. That way if DD falls asleep you get some rest. Enjoy, and LMK how it works out for you.
C. - sahm of BEAUTIFUL Emilia, former Guest Relations host at EPCOT, dancer at EPCOT and U.S. champion ballroom dancer.

They have nursing centers in every park for you to go to. :) I went with my daughter last year when she was 9 months old and I was nursing her.

I am a huge proponent for nursing in public, but I want to thank you for one thing, being willing to cover up as best as you can when you are in a public place. And be prepared for lookers. Not in a perverted way, but women especially are drawn to it... it is out of love and respect and staring and not judging (for the most part!!) I think women should be able to nurse in the middle of a football field if thats where they are when the babe is hungry, I just cannot stand the women who think its ok and their right (and it is) to show the world their bare breast and get so angry if people are a little upset. When the babe is latched I am ok, but I have seen women burping the babe with their bare breasts bouncing right along, and then they get angry when people stare. I have used a little thin blanket to drape the babes head, it is thin enough to not let them get hot, doubles as a burb bloth when you shoulder the babe to burp. With a blanlet you can leave your top open and get an easy switch with a degree of privacy. I am sure I will get hate mail for this comment but I dont think it is a bad request. let us know how it goes!! OH, and I am pretty sure theu have nursing and family restrooms at each disney with chairs and benches in a quiet room if you want to use that as well.

Ditto on the nursing tops -- they can be helpful in covering your skin (stomach, back, chest, etc.) while just letting your nipple out. You can also create the same effect by layering clothes: a colorful, stretchy tank top/undershirt/camisole covered by a t-shirt or other top. Pull the t-shirt up and the neck of the undershirt down. Most of your skin stays covered and you have a stylish, casual layered look.

Nursing aprons are a stylish and functional option instead of a blanket. Hooter Hiders and Peanut Shell make them. Also this site: http://www.thenursingapron.com/

Ditto on the slings and some of the other baby carriers. Do you have one? You might just want it as an option for carrying your baby around. The Ergo is great. I found it a little tricky to nurse my baby in it when he was that age, but you might have better luck. This site sells many different styles: http://www.theslingstation.com/ . They have a "live chat" service so you can get some advice about what might work best for breast feeding. Having more than one type of carrier is good.

Instead of dragging a boppy around with you, I wonder if one of those small, inflatable pillows that people use on airplanes would be helpful. Might be too small...

In general, Disney is very customer-service oriented and I'm sure those mother's areas are nice. This is one of the slower times at Disney, so you might just be able to find an out of the way place on a bench by a tree to nurse.

Have fun. I can't wait to take our son to Disney, too!

Go to the baby center at any of the Disney parks - they are so nice, really clean and have a closed door room for nursing. I was really impressed with these centers - Go Disney!!!

If you have realized you have a favorite nursing bra--maybe one that you find snaps open and shut very easily--then you might want to go out and purchase a few more of these to take with you for added ease and comfort during your vacation! Have fun!

I also find nursing tops to be a waste of money. They can expose a lot of skin, so people know what you're up to, even if your actual breast isn't showing. And really, your nursing top is only as good as the bra underneath. In other words, if you have a nursing top, but have a bra you have to fuss with, what good is the nursing top (unless you go braless???) In my opinion, you just need some really good nursing bras, and a few shirts that are somewhat loose, so that you can pull it up slightly, but have enough material to be modest. You can also wear one of those bella band type things people wear during pregnancy to cover stomachs--but who wants to wear one of those in hot Orlando? As far as the boppy goes, I have seen inflatable nursing pillows--I think they were even Boppy brand. Unfortunately I didn't see them until I no longer needed the Boppy--boy was it a pain to carry that thing around, announcing to the world that I was about to nurse! Good luck and have fun.

Don't worry about nursing in public, it's way easier than it seems. I like the idea of a travel pillow, like a Bucky, since your daughter is still so young. I went to Jamaica with my daughter when she was 3 months old and I also had a hard time nursing without a boppy. Pillows work (I didn't think about the travel pillow unfortunately) but not as well. I actually got a travel Boppy that you blow up and it has a cover to go over it. It wasn't actually a Boppy, but made by "My Breast Friend" (silly name if you ask me!) if you want to minimize your bulk in luggage, which can be significant with a newborn! Basically, however, don't worry and have fun!

I was just at Disney with my husband and son who I am still nursing. Disney has an infant care center with a room designated for nursing moms. The lighting is a little lower and they have rocking chairs. It's a nice, private, quiet spot to breastfeed in. Hope this helps!

I actually used a boppy for nursing in public for the first few months. When I needed to carry it on a trip I put it in a space bag. I used one for camping sleeping bags but you could also use the travel plastic space bags. It helps because it just makes it smaller and easier to carry around in the stroller. I also use a Hooter Hider for nursing in places like restaurants. It's like a blanket with a strap so you can put it around your neck. It also has a piece of plastic at the top so it sticks out so you can see your baby without having to move the blanket. It's also lighter weight than most blankets so your baby won't get really hot. Google Hooter Hiders and you can order it online or find stores in your area. Good luck and have fun at Disney!!

We have been traveling the world since our son was two months old.(From SC, to TN, to a cruise to Nova Scotia to now Germany...whew! :)) Anyway, I am also shy about nursing and if we are out and my son needs to be nursed, I find the nearest and largest bathroom stall. Simply sit on the toilet seat (lid or not) and do what you need. My baby did not know the difference. I would recommend bringing in the stroller so in case you have to use the bathroom, you have a place to put the baby.
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Best wishes on your nursing adventure! I will look forward to seeing how it goes!
N. DeJesus

buy buy baby and maybe alsobabies r ussell something called "bebe au lait" formerly "hooter hider" it is an apron type privacy garment. Very useful for privacy. you can also look online for it if those stores are near you. hooterhider.com

I have nursed my kids a lot in public, using a light cotton blanket to cover up (I buy quilting material that's bright and fun, and sew the edges, usually a yard or 1.5 yards is perfect for a nursing cover). You can buy nursing covers too, I've seen them at Target. I don't carry a boppy or anything but I have a friend who carried something inflatable that worked for her. I rest my arm on the diaper bag and that helps. A 3 month old is usually small enough to be carried around while nursing, which sometimes helps keep you both more relaxed.

Definitely try feeding before you think your daughter is hungry, this helps her to relax while latching on. And probably my best piece of advice is to buy a few nursing tops (maternity stores carry these, or buy loose fitting v-necks at a cheap store like Target) for the trip. I found that I can relax more if I'm not pulling a shirt up - it's easier to hide in general, you get a faster latch because both of you are more relaxed, and no one can see the post-baby fat roll blowing in the wind (no offense intended)....sometimes people couldn't even tell I was nursing and just thought the baby was sleeping (and would be quite shocked if they lifted up the blanket to take a peek!) Good luck!

I know that the Magic Kingdom has baby stations. There is a room for nursing, a room with changing tables and a room with high chairs if you want to feed your children there. I love Disney for this. I'm sure the other parks have them as well. They are so helpful there and anyone will be able to direct you to these places. Have a great time. My husband and I have a time share and take our 3 children (5, 3,1) there at least twice a year. I've been there with a 3 month old as well. Enjoy!!

Each park has a baby care station, airconditioned, changing tables, quiet and they have nursing rooms. They usually near the entrance. They are nice but it can be a pain to plan a trip all the way back to the entrance every couple of hours. Good luck.

Not to worry...they have special lounges available for nursing mothers and their babies! Usually located in the vicinity of the restrooms. Clean, comfortable seating and private. Being geared for children and families, Disney is very thoughtful that way. The biggest thing I would worry about with an infant that young, is keeping her out of the sun. It is very intense there, and you don't want her to get a burn. We used to live in Orlando, and it is still very hot there in September, so you will need to keep her cool and well-hydrated.

Have fun!

Check to see if Disney has rooms for nursing mothers. I'll bet they do. Throw your boppy under the stroller. Don't stress about it. It will be fine - even if you need to be in public. Try wearing a long t-shirt or better yet, a nursing shirt (motherwear.com) and you should be able to nurse discreetly with no one seeing anything!

Hi S.,
I use a boppy too and have a hard time without it. Sounds funny- but now for trips out I have been using an inflatable neck pillow (the type used for travel in airplanes) and although it is not a great subsitute- it does give my baby some support (and gives my arms a rest!) Also I invested in a nursing cover - the Bebe au Lait/ Hooter Hiders one offers a lot of coverage. Also we have been practicing at home so we are a little more coordinated in public. Does Disney have any designated areas for Moms/Babies where you can nurse with more privacy?
Best of Luck!
S.
Best of luck

There are plenty of "stations" throughout Disney for nursing. Just put the boppy pillow in your stroller. Have a great trip!

Buy a baby sling to put her in while nursing so you don't have to support her and it will provide coverage for you too. Or if you can find one in a store (I had to order mine online) get an Ergo Baby Carrier. I am able to breastfeed my son in it by adjusting the straps so that his head is at the right level and it has a built in privacy hood (also great for blocking the baby's head from the sun. It was truly one of the best purchases I made as far as baby products go. You can use it up until the child is about 40 lbs- on your front, back or side and they are actually comfortably seated on their butts and not hanging from their crotch like in the baby bjorns. This would be great so you don't have to maneuver a stroller through the crowds at Disney. Also wear a nursing tank top with a button down or something like that over it so you have coverage on your stomach and the top.

Well, A seat cushion , or even a big purse stuffed with something soft( like a carrier or shawl) could do in a pinch to subsitute for the boppy. You could also try getting an actual carrier like a maya wrap or over the shoulder baby holder( there are many great ones on the market) . That way she can nurse and no one will see a thing. There are also those nursing bibs that can cover it up, but I think a big shawl or a carrier is just as effective...the nursing bib always seemed a bit silly looking to me .I am still nursing my 17 month old and though I am trying to wean him from the public nursings, when it is necessary, I just find a quiet bench behind a tree or bush or a couch in a fancy ladies room ect....
Good luck mama and have a great time at Disney.
J.

Do you have one of those cape-like coverups that breastfeeding moms can wear in public?

pump ahead of time and just have a little carrier to keep it chilled and a warmer to heat it up when shes ready to eat i love the bottle warmer that you boil to reuse its great no wires or nothing

Have you tried a sling? I used a Maya Wrap which was very easy to nurse in. I would suggest getting one now and practicing, because it takes a few tries to figure out how to get them in there and latched on. Good luck!

I don't have any advice about the Boppy but I love the Peanut Shell cover up. It hooks around your neck but stays away from your body so you can still see your baby. I got it at Babies R Us

Contact Disney-- they are unbelievably accomadating about everything. I'm sure they have something set up for nursing mothers in the parks. Have a great trip!

they have nursing/feeding rooms at disney.

have fun.

search hooter hider. it's a smock kind of thing you can drape over yourself. just wondering.....why would you take a 3 month old to disney anyway????

the proper nursing shirt allows for nursing in public they also make these nursing blankets that attach around mom's neck and drape nicely over baby. goodluck and enjoy Disney!

The baby centers at Disney are great! We went when my daughter was 11 months old and still nursing. The Baby Centers in the Studios and Animal Kingdom have private nursing rooms. My favorite was Animal Kingdom, the room was large enough to bring my stroller and my husband in with me and it had a real door with a lock. At Disney MGM Studios the rooms were also private but much smaller, I could barely fit the stroller in with me and they only had a curtain closure. The nursing rooms in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot were communal but I was often the only one in there. A few times I had to share but I just turned the rocking chair toward the wall. I too am shy nursing in public plus my daughter was way too nosey, if there was anything going on around her she wouldn't stay latched. We survived and had a great time! I also needed my boppy but found I could put a blanket over the diaper bag and put that on my lap. I also used the wall as a footstool, put my legs up on it and that helped to raise my daughter up. Practice before you leave or find one of those travel Boppys, wish I had know about them. Have fun!

I saw an advertisement in one of the parent magazines for this drape-like thing that you can buy. It looks easier than strategically draping a blanket and then having your baby grab it and expose you! It just has a loop that goes around your neck and then covers the entire front portion of your body.

hi S., ive been nursing in public forever, i find nursing tops expose more than a simple tank top you can pull down under a loose fitting shirt you can pull up. maternity t-shirts work great, or a loose fitting empire waist or babydoll kind of shirt. there is enough fabric when you pull it up to kind of drape and position where you need it, everything is covered. regarding the boppy, i recommend a little practice with positions before you go and find one where you dont need the boppy. one of the best for me when they are little is to sit cross legged, so you can sit on the floor somewhere or a bench or whatever. the baby is cradled in your arms and crossed legs, it works well. when you sit like that and just have a loose shirt, not a nursing blanket or whatever, nobody even notices you, it just looks like the baby is sleeping. you can keep a little blanket handy for the latching on part if she is antsy during that part, then once she is settled you can take it off. try without it, mine were always fussier when there was a blanket over them, grabbing and pulling, and it was like they were waving a big flag. better without. good luck, and have a great time :)

i was very much like that for my first child. now i have my second (she's 9 months, so nursing in public is nearly impossible -- she pops off as soon as she hears anything). i can tell you that you get much braver with the second, b/c it isn't realistic to hide when you have a preschooler around. i'd just find a fairly quiet spot a bit off the main path, and go with it. try to keep your arms like a boppy pillow. i've found that people who walk past are often more embarrassed (like they're intruding) than i am. have a great time!

My daughters have just had babies 3 months apart. I got at Target a nursing cover, and then my other daughter got one. They love them. There is a sturdy piece of something at the top, which allows you to see the baby and vice versa. This is just a light cotton like material. I think it is called a "hooter hut".
We were at a large open restaurant tonight to celebrate their grandparents 60th anniversary, and they had to nurse the babies. It went so smoothly!
Good luck to you!

I remember seeing an inflatable nursing pillow online once, because I almost bought it. That might be better than lugging around the Boppy (which I also always needed). Remember to wear a loose shirt and pull it up from the bottom to nurse. The baby will cover your stomach and your shirt will cover the rest. When in doubt, do the receiving blanket cover up! Have a great time on your vacation!

At each of the Disney parks there are baby centers. They are great. You can have privacy to nurse. You can also warm up food, change diapers, etc. Just check the maps to see where they are located in the park that you need

As for the Boppy maybe you can bring some blankets to put in the stroller to give you some support.

Good luck

Hi S.,

I remember when I was at Disney 2 years ago they had "Mother's Rooms". I recall they had rocking chairs and basically everything a mother needed. Changing tables and microwaves. There wasn't just one of each either. I remember it being clean as well. Perhaps you can break and use the mother's room to nurse to get yourself comfortable.

GOOD LUCK and have a safe and fun trip.

I would go to one of those Mommy and me shops. There are special nursing tops that make it quite easy to nurse in public. They have strategically placed slits that allow you to nurse without exposing yourself. Also, I use to cover myself with a receiving blanket. Drape it over your shoulder and the baby. People know what your doing, but they don't see anything. Nursing is so common anymore, nobody makes a big deal about it. I thought I'd have a hard time nursing in public. I use to go the the ladies room in Macy's cuz they had a nice sitting area. Before I knew it I was nursing just about anywhere. Also look on Disney's website. Anymore these places start designating areas just for this stuff.

You should get this thing called a "Hooter Hider". It is made by a company called Cafe Au Lait. It is amazing, it looks like an apron but will a cut out so you can see the baby and he/she can breathe easy not be distracted, and if you get good enough, no need to bring a bobby. They sell them at The Birth Boutique in Denville. YOu can tell them I sent you, my number #2118 is and I have a discount card where you can get $5 of $10 there. I can mail to you. Everytime I use this, people ask me where I got it! I lent it to a woman and said it was a god-send- trust me it is !

Hope that helps!

M. (email me and I can send you my phone number)

I know alot of this will be a repeat.. but I just thought I'd share my experience.. I went to disney when my daugther was 7 months in the beginning of June.. The baby care centers were great in each park for nursing.. I also ended up nursing her during some of the shows (muppets 3-d, the bear show in mk, the mermaid show... ) Its dark and cool and no one knows what you are doing! Good luck and have alot of fun!