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Too Hot for Nursing
- too hot in Texas
We have finally arrived to our new home in the Corpus Christi Texas area. And apart from a few hiccups (my android being stolen, my email account being hacked, my personal blog being deleted, our dryer dying, the monster HDTV giving out, and 4 days and counting of not having the internet – just to name a few) we are settling in well.
The high heat and humidity creates interesting situations for nursing. It is hot! I mean Utah gets hot, but this sub tropical humidity is a whole a new beast. In the day our house reaches upwards of 85 degrees. There are times that its just too hot to nurse Tate and forget about trying to do it under a nursing cover. He gets hot, sticky, and flustered in a hurry. In fact I have had to give him a bottle in the afternoon just so he can eat and stay cool.
Do you live in a hot and humid climate? I would love to hear your tips for breastfeeding in this sort of weather.
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sara commented on Aug 28 11 at 6:47 pmWe went to an outdoor festival in 90 nighttime. I didn’t worry about a cover and a put a wet washcloth on my neck and my baby’s forehead. It definitely helped!
Jenna commented on Aug 28 11 at 6:49 pmWe live in Phoenix and during the summer a nursing cover just isn’t an option. Anybody and everybody gets a gander at my boobs… it’s 115 today which in my opinion is way too hot to be modest.
Anna commented on Aug 28 11 at 8:51 pmI grew up in Rockport( 20 miles north of CC) and you will eventually get used to the humidity. Keep hydrated and loose the cover. Welcome to South Texas!!
Laurah commented on Aug 28 11 at 8:51 pmI live in southeast Texas (not only is it hot here it is humid as well) I nursed my oldest daughter and am currently nursing. I do not use a cover and encourage women not to. You are protected by law saying you may nurse uncovered (even topless in most states) in any area u and your child are allowed to be. and if you are in your own home i do not see a point in covering. maybe lay on your bed with a fan on if u feel its too hot. when nursing laying down u do not have to be up against each other as much. you are doing great by giving your baby what is best, which is breast!
KC commented on Aug 28 11 at 9:04 pmI’m in Austin and I suppose we are used to it. It is ungodly hot this year but not for breastfeeding. I usually don’t feel the need to cover but if I do those muslin blankets are light and we have a linen ring sling. I’m sure it’s am adjustment but keep up the breastfeeding and try to stay inside
Eve commented on Aug 28 11 at 9:15 pmBox fans work miracles.
Rachel commented on Aug 31 11 at 3:36 pmNurse him in the bath tub! This is what we did when the heat was unbearable. My baby latched on lickety split and went to town. Keep at the nursing, it WILL get easier and the little guy will not starve. Those are words that I needed to hear (from a local breastfeeding helpline agent) when I was so frustrated with our nursing sessions and wanting to reach for the bottles. Good luck and welcome to Texas! :)
Sara commented on Sep 01 11 at 8:45 amSometimes, in really extreme situations, we have gone out to the car to nurse in the air conditioning. Maybe just once a day, but it’s a good break from the extreme heat and humidity.
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