Who needs a blanket to cover up while breastfeeding now that nursing covers or “hooter hiders” are being made for women who want to breastfeed in public, but still be private.

About a year ago I saw a few of my close friends using “hooter hiders” and I was amazed at how simple and yet effective they were and I thought that if I ever had a child I would definitely want one. Now I am pregnant and still want one.

I know there are debates about whether or not to cover up in public, but for me, even though I consider breastfeeding to be completely natural and a beautiful thing, I am modest and want to be discrete. Some people have also stated that a nursing cover brings more attention to a nursing mother than not using one, but I’d rather have someone gawk at my cover than my exposed breast. I mean, really…men and even women can’t help but stare at something that is out of the norm. I personally don’t want that kind of attention.

Because I loved the idea of a nursing cover so much, I decided to make my own. They are relatively easy to put together and I found that sewing was a great way to relax. I’ve already made about six nursing covers and I may even start a little side project with my mom making them for friends and whoever else I run into that’s interested. The fun part is choosing the fabrics. There are so many fun colors, prints and textures…it can be hard to decide. I also like that so far each one has a different fabric so that they are all unique in there own way.

Below are pictures of a few nursing covers I’ve made so far. I’m not sure if this will turn into anything, but I’m having fun with it for the time being.

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