I always keep this in the front of my changing bag and its become indispensable for nursing in public, my baby doesn't really go longer than 2-3 hrs between feeds and although I always try and feed him before I leave the house it is inevitable that he will need fed when am I out and about also. This covers my baby and completely covers me to allow for total privacy when nursing, the neckline still allows me to see my baby and vice versa. I wouldn't feel comfortable nursing without this item and it has become an essential piece of kit for me. I love a lot of the bebe au lait prints but opted for this one in black as I don't really want any additional attention drawn to me when nursing and this black cover achieves that, its nice and discreet.I have also used as a sun shade when i have forgotten my parasol and it works great. I wouldn't be without mine and highly recommend to anybody self conscious about breastfeeding in public.