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In one embodiment, a nursing cover is constructed of a flexible cover body that is configured to cover a mother's front, particularly areas exposed while nursing a baby. For convenience of reference, the cover body can be described in terms of a top end, a bottom end and two sides. A track is couple

In one embodiment, a nursing cover is constructed of a flexible cover body that is configured to cover a mother's front, particularly areas exposed while nursing a baby. For convenience of reference, the cover body can be described in terms of a top end, a bottom end and two sides. A track is coupled to the top end of the cover, and at least one clip is slidingly engaged with the track to permit the clip to slide along the track. In this way, not only does the cover provide privacy protection to a nursing mother, but the cover also includes a slidable clip that can serve a variety of functions.

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1. A nursing cover, comprising: a flexible cover body that is configured to cover at least a mother's chest, the cover body having a top end with a top edge, a bottom end with a bottom edge and two sides;a fastening arrangement that is configured to be placed about the mother's neck to position the

1. A nursing cover, comprising: a flexible cover body that is configured to cover at least a mother's chest, the cover body having a top end with a top edge, a bottom end with a bottom edge and two sides;a fastening arrangement that is configured to be placed about the mother's neck to position the flexible cover body over the mother's chest, wherein the fastening arrangement comprises a pair of straps that each have an end, and wherein the ends of the straps are coupled to the top end of the cover body at two separate and laterally spaced apart locations on the cover body to permit the two straps to be fastened together to form a loop around the mother's neck;a single track coupled to the top edge, the track having a length, a round edge along the length and a continuous, smooth surface, wherein the track is coupled to the cover body along substantially the entire length of the track;at least one clip comprising a clip body having a slotted passage that fits over the track and a rounded region that receives the round edge of the track, wherein the clip is slidingly engaged with the track to permit the clip to be slid along the entire length of the track, and wherein the clip includes an extension that extends outwardly from the track and that is sized and configured such that it may be grasped to slide the clip along the track. 2. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the track comprises a flexible material that is configured to bow outwardly from the mother's chest when the nursing cover is worn by the mother to permit the mother to view a baby while nursing. 3. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the track comprises a length of plastic that is sewn to the cover body. 4. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the track comprises a welt having at least a portion with a substantially circular cross section. 5. A nursing cover as in claim 4, wherein the welt comprises an upholstery edge roll. 6. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the flexible cover comprises a fabric. 7. A nursing cover as in claim 1, further comprising a fastening mechanism to couple the pair of straps together. 8. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the track extends between the pair of straps. 9. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the clip defines an opening for attaching an item to the clip. 10. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the cover body has a length that extends at least to the mother's waist. 11. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the extension of the clip defines an opening having a diameter in the range from about ¼ inch to about 2 inches. 12. A nursing cover as in claim 1, wherein the extension of the clip has a rounded end.