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ReiRei13
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by janet
but then again a 2 year old really should not be bff anymore.
WHY SHOULDN'T THEY BE BFing ANYMORE AT 2?????? Who are you to say? Especially when The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. And The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by booklove83
don't invite me if you don't want me to feed my child.
ITA with this. That is awful that they didnt support you feeding their grandchildren
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ChilisWife
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I really don't mind seeing women BF in public - it's not like I am staring at them. I didn't BF but I have a question for those of you that do/did. Were you at all uncomfortable doing it around your own father, or your DH's male friends and family? I think that would be more uncomfortable than it is doing it in front of strangers. Not because friends/family are against BF but simply because they feel awkward potentially catching a glimpse of the breast of their friend or family member's wife. Has anyone had issues with this?
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| Posted 2/27/10 6:18 PM |
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usuk2004
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by MrsP747
Posted by janet
but then again a 2 year old really should not be bff anymore.
WHY SHOULDN'T THEY BE BFing ANYMORE AT 2?????? Who are you to say? Especially when The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. And The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.
You know this is interesting, because I think most people are very uncomfortable with the idea of an older baby breastfeeding. I have to admit, I'm also undecided about it. I feel like children shouldn't be breastfed past a certain point, but I can't find a reason why they shouldn't or an age that it's inappropriate.
But, as a BFing mom, I can say, I didn't really intend to go past 6 months and here we are at 7 months and there's something in me that doesn't really want to stop. It's not that I find it's an incredible bond or anything - I just feel like I can't imagine DS's main source of nutrition being anything but BM at this point. I feel like it would be wrong to change things on him when he's used to BM. And I wonder if it's something that I'll struggle with again at 12 months or 18 months, etc. If that makes any sense at all.... But I guess that's an entirely different discussion.
But I did want to say - the World Health Organization advises for the entire world. Their recommendations about breastfeeding are largely based on the fact that in many countries, safe and nutritious food and water are not readily available. Breastmilk is sterile and therefore the safest thing to feed your baby in many third world countries. Just think that's worth taking into consideration when reading their advice...
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pinkandblue
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by MrsP747
Posted by janet
but then again a 2 year old really should not be bff anymore.
WHY SHOULDN'T THEY BE BFing ANYMORE AT 2?????? Who are you to say? Especially when The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. And The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.
everyone is entitled to their opinion...even those who feel like a 2 yo should not be breastfed (I personally do not feel this way but I respect everyones right to their own opinion)
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usuk2004
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by ChilisWife
I really don't mind seeing women BF in public - it's not like I am staring at them. I didn't BF but I have a question for those of you that do/did. Were you at all uncomfortable doing it around your own father, or your DH's male friends and family? I think that would be more uncomfortable than it is doing it in front of strangers. Not because friends/family are against BF but simply because they feel awkward potentially catching a glimpse of the breast of their friend or family member's wife. Has anyone had issues with this?
Yes, I just wrote in an earlier post. My dad usually leaves the room while I'm feeding - I guess he wouldn't ever ask me not to, he just removes himself from the situation. I feel a bit uncomfortable about it because he does. If I'm around male members of my family and DS needs to eat, I usually try to find a quiet place to do it.
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ReiRei13
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by ChilisWife
I really don't mind seeing women BF in public - it's not like I am staring at them. I didn't BF but I have a question for those of you that do/did. Were you at all uncomfortable doing it around your own father, or your DH's male friends and family? I think that would be more uncomfortable than it is doing it in front of strangers. Not because friends/family are against BF but simply because they feel awkward potentially catching a glimpse of the breast of their friend or family member's wife. Has anyone had issues with this?
At 1st I'd go in another room or my father would leave them room but after a year, I'll juts do it in front of him now! I wear nursing tanks so it helps to be very discreet! He really can't see anything. In front of DH's friends, I'll go in another room or make sure a blanket is used (my son is starting to hate the blanket now)
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| Posted 2/27/10 6:28 PM |
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maybesoon
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I'm going to be honest, I don't like it! I don't know why, maybe because this is sort of a "new" thing that I have never seen before? I feel like it is something that should be done in private. I could never BF my kid in public. I can only remember 2 times that I have seen ladies BF in public and it was very awkward like ooops I should not have looked in that direction. Many people say oh BF is beautiful thing, but I don't think it is 
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by ChilisWife
I really don't mind seeing women BF in public - it's not like I am staring at them. I didn't BF but I have a question for those of you that do/did. Were you at all uncomfortable doing it around your own father, or your DH's male friends and family? I think that would be more uncomfortable than it is doing it in front of strangers. Not because friends/family are against BF but simply because they feel awkward potentially catching a glimpse of the breast of their friend or family member's wife. Has anyone had issues with this?
I BF right in front of the male members of my family. I would never in front of DH's family they'd have a heart attack if I did
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I have to add, I don't mind people saying it makes them feel uncomfortable. I don't understand it, but you can feel however you feel. It is the people that give dirty looks or make comments that annoy the hell out of me.
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maybesoon
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by greeneyes361708
I have to add, I don't mind people saying it makes them feel uncomfortable. I don't understand it, but you can feel however you feel. It is the people that give dirty looks or make comments that annoy the hell out of me.
It does make me uncomfy, but I can not imagine what kind of person gives dirty looks or makes comments 
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beachgirl
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
With DD I used to leave the room to BF on front of my dad but with DS I use a cover and I use a cover on front of most people except for DH.
I have no problem B. Feeding public but I am very discreet. I can see how some people feel slightly embarrassed when a non discreet mom whips out her boob and you don't know where to look. I have a friend with gigantic boobs who just whips them out anywhere, any place and doesn't bat an eyelid - I am used to looking at them but I can see how they would embarrass some people. I think its the nipple not the entire boob that causes people to feel uncomfortable.
To the poster who couldn't understand why you would BF a child of 2 or more I will say having experience with this that sometimes its not as easy as just saying " you are done" my DD did not wean until after her third birthday despite my efforts. She is a very independent, outgoing, healthy ( touch wood is never sick) child and I will follow the same path with DS - wean when you are ready not when society "thinks" you are ready.
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spooks
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I think its fine to do, if you're comfortable. I haven't tried it yet, not sure if I'm comfortable - but that's me, I wish I were. I do wish our society were more open to it. Its a natrual thing, yet looked at like its unnatrual or something.
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Stacey1403
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by MrsP747
Posted by janet
but then again a 2 year old really should not be bff anymore.
WHY SHOULDN'T THEY BE BFing ANYMORE AT 2?????? Who are you to say? Especially when The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. And The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.
I BF my DS till he was almost 2 and my DD past the age of 2. I hate when people say they shouldn't be BF after a certain age. (reasonable age, I don't think a 7 year old should be nursing)
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AnnBrunoXO
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by My3girlsMylife
As long as your covered ,I don't mind at all 
i agree.
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I don't really care...I just wish I got BFing down (DD couldn't latch). If you can do it, by all means go for it! Doesn't bother me!
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MeganMylo
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I think that it is really funny when people say that woman shouldn't breastfeed in public. There is more boobs on our billboards, TV, magazines etc. Why is it okay for breast to peddle products but not to nourish a child???? How does anyone that is offended by a little "side boob" while breastfeeding, go to the beach on a hot day, because I have seen WAY more partially covered breasts there than I have ever seen when a woman is breastfeeding her child. 
When I started breastfeeding I made a vow anytime I saw a woman breastfeeding in public I would give her a thumbs up, for encouragement. I haven't seen any though, I dont get out much. 
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AMF1115
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I think as long as the woman is covered, its perfectly fine with me. I think its a beauty and natural thing. I mind the women in the mall (i kid you not) who do it uncovered so anyone and everyone walking by can see her boob. She was asked to cover up by the security guard b/c they were getting complaints.
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julz33
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I personally would never BF in public, but I don't mind when other people do.
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butterfly20
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
i think it should be covered.
its not about a childs right to eat..... because the child can eat with it covered......being uncovered is nudity.
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MrsRivera
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by butterfly20
i think it should be covered.
its not about a childs right to eat..... because the child can eat with it covered......being uncovered is nudity.
Many times, older infants refuse to stay covered. I was BF my daughter on our trip to CA, and she kept ripping the nursing cover off. What am I going to do, refuse to feed her because she refuses to eat with a sheet over her head??? I think it IS about a child's right to eat.
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ruby
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
Posted by butterfly20
i think it should be covered.
its not about a childs right to eat..... because the child can eat with it covered......being uncovered is nudity.
DS HAAAAATES having anything over his head, when he was a NB and I was more uncomfortable bfing in public it wasn't an issue. As he got older and more curious and aware of his surroundings as all babies do, he just kept pulling the blanket off and screaming if I put it on. What am I going to do, not bf him? No, i just stopped using the cover. I always wear nursing tanks when we go out and try to be as discreet as I can, but if someone catches a glimpse of skin, it's no more skin (as a matter of fact it's most likely less) than they would see in a bikini on the beach.
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MrsGmomof3
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I have not read all the responses, but I have ZERO problem with seeing anyone BF in public.
I was unable to BF, and it broke my heart... so I was a FF mom for all 3 of my children.
I see NOTHING wrong with it. Breasts are organs that women have to feed babies with... they are NOT (contrary to popular opinion) for men to ogle.
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| Posted 2/27/10 8:23 PM |
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JChia
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
I am all for it - however I was never brave enough to truly do it...
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Alex110879
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Re: Open discussion for all moms- BFing in public
personally i wouldnt bf in public, but i am not against it... however if my ds is screaming and i am out of bottles for him then he is getting the boob and we will have to deal
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