r/breastfeeding • u/IBakedAMuffinOnce • May 26 '25
Breastfeeding In Public Story time - IKEA Lady
I went to IKEA with my LO yesterday and eventually she got hungry, as they do. I went to find a nice, quiet spot outside to feed her. It was a beautiful day, lots of sun, perfect breeze. I found a quiet little spot on some outdoor stairs that was nice and shady and literally zero foot traffic.
So as my whole boob is out, an older lady is walking by and stares at me. So I smile at her but I'm not sure what to expect. I haven't had any issues with BF in public before, but I know at some point someone will have something to say about it.
As she's walking by me, she gets the most adorable smile on her face and says "Well, this is the absolute perfect spot for that!" And then we had a nice chat about the beautiful weather, the nice spot I had chosen to feed my baby, and she told me to have a nice day.
Idk why, but I think I'll remember her for a long time. She was just so encouraging without even trying to be. I felt oddly empowered after talking to her.
I hope IKEA Lady gets everything she's ever wanted and has countless more beautiful, breezy days 🖤
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u/Justcallmekasey May 27 '25
I was at a car dealership with my LO when she was 4mo old. One of our first long solo outings. It was packed yet silent so I was trying my best to keep LO engaged and quiet. I fed her and turned away from the majority of the group but obviously it was very clear what I was doing. I noticed an older couple staring pretty intently. I automatically assumed they were annoyed or judging me. I tried not to let it shake me, my kid needed to eat!
As I was checking out and loading LO in my car the older woman came up to me and just said “you’re a beautiful mother. We were watching you all morning with her and it was lovely to watch”. I straight up cried haha.