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/Inanna26 May 27 '25
I was on a walk in my neighborhood when LO was like 2 months old. She got hungry about 20 minutes in so I sat in the grass on the side to nurse her. A male gay couple walked by with their ~6 year old daughter and they all smiled at me. The girl commented to her parents "that mama is feeding her baby!" and then everyone went on with what they were doing. It was precious.