> The brim provides a lot of privacy from onlookers
> without obstructing mother-baby eye-to-eye connection or reducing the
> baby's access to mom's skin.  And the fact that it's a baby hat makes
> it unobtrusive, not a blatantly obvious attempt to conceal nursing
> like the various shawls and curtains.  The only drawback I can see is
> that they are sized to fit only up to 6 months.
>
> <http://www.tendercargo.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=570>
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> look at the way the one on the edge of the shelf hangs limply over  
> the edge. it's no different than a thin, soft blanket across baby's  
> head and face. it needs some stiffness in it. there is no way to  
> tent it up, fold it or prop it so you can look under and see your  
> baby, i've tried it all as i have one of these.  i just responded to  
> another post on this same subject - it seems like a great idea but  
> this particular hat is no different that using a blanket as a cover  
> up and is a disappointing, inconvenient hassle that my baby and i  
> hated. now, a stiffer brimmed hat w/ a brim that wide is the perfect  
> answer. i found one that works perfectly at www.solumbra.com under  
> the children's section. my breasts are a 'j' cup while nursing and i  
> can use this hat discreetly w/ my entire breast out of my shirt and  
> still maintain direct eye contact w/ my baby. ( no financial stake  
> in this company or product)
> ~jacqui gruttadauria, bsw
> (near detroit, michigan)
>



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