According to BabyCenter, “whatever you decide, try to give your baby nothing but breastmilk until she’s six months old, this will give your baby a healthy start in life. When your baby is ready to try her first solid food, you can still carry on breastfeeding her.”
Hence, the role breastmilk plays in a child’s development cannot be overemphasized.
However, there are stereotypes about about breastfeeding that limit breastfeeding mother from carrying out this God-given role.
In a order to foster a more inclusive society, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares modest tips on how women can feed their babies while on the road.
1. Pack your breastfeeding kit - A baby will cry when she is hungry. If you are uncomfortable with raising your blouse other people watching, remember to pack a scarf every time you need to breastfeed for a measure of privacy.
Be prepared always and carry items like feeding bottles, breast pumps, pashmina or scarves, frozen icepacks, and warmers.
2. Wear loose and comfortable dresses - For nursing mothers, adorning comfortable clothes is the way to go. Rather than wearing tight fitting dresses, a loose cloth will be easier to adjust when the baby begins making demands.
3. Take advantage of breastfeeding breaks - This is a rare opportunity on board a plane where the airline gives you the chance to take care of your baby before boarding a plane.
This break may not be helpful if you do not like nursing your child in public, in which case, you should invest in a breast pump.
With this device, you can have your breast milk expressed in a feeding bottle and stored at the right temperature before leaving home.
4. Talk to the flight attendant - If you are travelling by air, it is polite to ask the attendant about the rules for breastfeeding mothers in-flight.
Some airlines may permit it while others will not. Thus, to save your blushes, seek information early.
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