Things You'll Need:
- pillow or Boppy Pillow
- water
- receiving blanket
- nursing bra
- nursing or large shirts
- nursing pads
- travel breast pump if desired
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Step 1
Know before you leave where you are most comfortable breastfeeding.
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Step 2
Pack the items that you may need to nurse and store the items in an easily accessible area in the diaper bag.
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Step 3
Know each flight and layover times. If possible, find this out weeks or days in advance. This will allow you time to adjust the baby's nursing schedule if necessary.
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Step 1
Choose a window seat if possible. This will allow you to have one breast with no one nearby it and will allow you to have more privacy.
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Step 2
Nurse while taking off and landing. No one is walking around the cabin area and the sucking helps the baby's ears from popping.
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Step 3
Nurse while taking off and landing. No one is walking around the cabin area and the sucking helps the baby's ears from popping.
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Step 4
Keep hydrated! Bring a large water on the plane with you if allowed by security. The courtesy cup given by the airline will not be enough.
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Step 5
Nurse with the baby in a sling or cover with a blanket.
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Step 6
Nurse the baby in the restroom if all else fails.
