Whether or not you want to use a nursing cover is really a personal choice, and there are no right answers here. But for many breastfeeding parents, having a discreet way to nurse their baby while they are out and about is important. Some parents might not breastfeed at all in public if they didn’t have the option of breastfeeding under some type of covering. And some babies are distracted by the sights and sounds around them, and can better concentrate on their feeding if they're covered up. Some breastfeeding parents are comfortable without a nursing cover. Wearing nursing clothes can help, as these can allow you to nurse without exposing too much skin. And of course, some babies don’t like nursing under a cover. If nursing with a cover is important for you, it might be good to practice at home to get your baby used to it. Choosing a cover that allows your baby to see your face (and vice versa) while nursing can really help.