Breastfeeding one's baby in front of a toddler
Question
Is my 2.5 year old toddler allowed to see my breast?
I have a 3 week old baby and my milk supply is low. I have been advised by lactation specialist to let baby suckle as much as possible to increase my supply, minimum is 30 min every 2 hrs. But my toddler only sleeps 1 hour some days. I am alone during the day and nowhere to put my toddler every 2 hrs.
So my question is, am I allowed to breastfeed my baby in front of my toddler?
Answer
At the time of breastfeeding, place a cloth/covering over your breast and then breastfeed the child.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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