We are from Australia and taking our 7 month old to Italy,
Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. Are there any
problems with breastfeeding in public places? Particularly
in parks, museums and restaurants etc.
Also, do Youth Hostels generally have cots, if not, are the
beds in double rooms usually double or queen size?
Any help would be appreciated.
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breastfeeding in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Franc in
public places is not a problem. In Italy I don't know. Just
try it !!
Double rooms usally have 2 beds (O.9m width) which you can
put together.
Hey... I find I'm much more comfortable with nursing in
public when I'm wearing nursing clothes with slits/flaps
etc. With most of these things people can't even tell you're
nursing. Of course, my 15 month old little man insists on
doing what appears to be gymnastics while nursing, so it's
hard to be discrete. But at least the clothes minimize my
flashing the world!
Good Luck!
Elaine
Nursing in Sweden is no problem. As a native, I do it
anywhere, on the train, in the street, at a restaurant. I
am a mother of a 1,5-year old. I have also nursed in
Netherlands without any problem. Most people are unaware of
what is going on however, so they might not avert their
eyes because of that. I usually put the opposite hand
above, to be able to cover when my daughter turns away. In
this way, I have been been able to wear tight shirts when
═'ve wanted to.
Have a good time in Europe!
Asa
Nursing in Sweden is no problem. As a native, I do it
anywhere, on the train, in the street, at a restaurant. I
am a mother of a 1,5-year old. I have also nursed in
Netherlands without any problem. Most people are unaware of
what is going on however, so they might not avert their
eyes because of that. I usually put the opposite hand
above, to be able to cover when my daughter turns away. In
this way, I have been been able to wear tight shirts when
═'ve wanted to.
Have a good time in Europe!
Asa
Hi there,
Breastfeeding in Europe is not a problem. As long as you're
discreet. The more south you go, the more discreet you have
to be. A scandinavian doesn't care to see a breast. In the
south of Italy you have to be more discreet than in the
south. But anyway, breastfeeding in Europe is not a
problem. Austria is great but try to visit Belgium for a
change. Good luck.
Dear Camilla,
nursing should not be a problem, just wear wide (huge?) clothes to cover your breasts partially.
We young mothers all nurse our kids and don't mind where we are.
Double bed rooms usually have two single beds (0.9 to
1.0 m )each standing next to each other.
About Youth Hostels I don't know if they generally provide a Baby bed, just ask around... the hosts are really helpfull
have fun Barbara
Dear Camilla,
breast feedeing is not a problem at all. On the other hand
you will alwayf find people curious and interested about
your about your baby (i.e.: how old is he ?, what's is
name?, how much does he weight? and so on.
Have fun talking to people !
Tiziana