by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting

It's that time of year again: Ugly Christmas sweater season! Which means if you follow breastfeeding support pages or parenting groups, you'll probably be seeing this gem making the rounds again on social media.

This hilariously provocative sweater went viral in 2015 when it was hailed by many as the perfect holiday option for breastfeeding moms. (Because easy access and all.) It's actually a homemade creation from the Etsy store YourSassyGrandma, which is run by Tyler and Sheri Wiseman. To date, the shop has sold over 150 of these $49.99 sweaters.
"When we were creating it we hadn't planned on it becoming the 'international breastfeeding sweater,'" Sheri Wiseman told BabyCenter. "It was made to be a funny and sexy alternative to your standard ugly Christmas sweater." Here's another variation (albeit in jumper form) featuring good old Rudolph to consider for your holiday gatherings.

For breastfeeding moms considering purchasing either of these quirky garments for an upcoming ugly sweater party, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
"We love that so many people are embracing it as a breastfeeding sweater, but the truth is the reindeer nose only sticks on one time without replacing the tape and the eyes could be a choking hazard,"Wiseman told BabyCenter. "If you stock up on fashion tape and make sure your baby doesn't pop one of the googly eyes into her mouth, then hey why not"...