What can I use to cover while breastfeeding?

If you are a mom looking to use a cover while breastfeeding, you are in luck because there are several options available today that weren’t around before this past decade. Here are some of the top items that moms today are using.

Apron-style covers are one of the more classic and long-standing options for breastfeeding. Many mothers like the rigid neckline as it makes it easier to see their baby while breastfeeding. The apron style that ties in the back keeps the cover in place and helps mothers to feel secure while breastfeeding in public. The downside to this style is that it can only be used for breastfeeding and does not have the ability to be used as a car seat cover.

Multifunctional covers have become the most popular nursing cover in recent years due to their ability to transform from a nursing cover, to car seat, highchair, infant swings, and even shopping carts. Multifunctional covers are typically stretchy, breathable, soft, and offer 360 degree coverage that the traditional apron does not.

Of course, there is always the standard breastfeeding blanket- a blanket or swaddle that can be draped around one of the mother’s shoulders to create a sling of sorts. Muslin blankets work best for breastfeeding due to their lightweight nature and breathability. The downside to using a breastfeeding blanket is that they aren’t as easy to maneuver and can slide down much easier than other covers that were made specifically for nursing coverage.

Regardless of the type of cover you use, it’s important to find something that makes you (and your baby!) more comfortable.