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Toddlers and preschoolers using bottles and pacifiers?
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Anonymous
Have some self respect and go out between feedings. Feed in the car, a lades dressing room - make an effort to keep your privates -PRIVATE! |
Anonymous
| to the woman who thinks one should never BF in public and that kids must be weaned by their mother when they can eat solids, and that boobs are toys in men's minds (western men), and that nursing mothers are trying to prove something...go travel around the world and get back to me on that one...your mindset is provencial at best, naive, misinformed and insulting to be honest! had nothing to prove to anyone but my 2yo when i nursed him in public that if he wanted to nurse for thirst or comfort, it was ok with me, just as it is in 95% of the world....but if that point doesnt matter to you, perhaps just the fact that my milk is superior to cows milk or formula for my toddler should be enough! |
Anonymous
I'm not saying don't nurse. And we are in America, so I don't see the need to travel around the world. Maybe it is you that needs to move to somewhere where it is socially acceptable. And, I am here to insult. Keeps the boards entertaining! |
Anonymous
Breasts are not privates, vaginas are. |
Anonymous
| I stopped nursing in public around age one. The older the child, the more uncomfortable people become, it is just that simple. I nursed my oldest past her second birthday, but when in public, she could have water, or a cuddle. |
Anonymous
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"It's never acceptable to BF in public. Like a prior poster mentioned...what are you trying to prove? It is a BOOB and men are conditioned to see boobs as toys--not a source of food. You can't change their biology, so when they are glancing at you, don't think they are thinking what a wonderfully progressive mom you are, they are just trying to catch a glimpse. BF is good-but do it privately. "
Well you certainly are a door mat. You would avoid BF your hungry child in public because of what men think? Who the heck cares what or if they think. Lets be serious, even if someone is trying to get a "glimpse" how different are yours from every other women's, big deal. Feed your kid and get a backbone. |
Anonymous
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Frankly, it never bothered me at all if a man was uncomfortable while I discretely nursed. Their discomfort is not my responsibility, and my boobs are only a "toy" for one specific man.
As for nursing in the car... THAT is uncomfortable and unpleasant. It is cold out. |
Anonymous
Yes, we musn't compromise their ability to enjoy porn, the dears. How's the weather back there in the '50s? |
Anonymous
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Okay so it's clear that the local wackjobs have escaped from the loonybin if these last posts are anything to go by. The original question was a good one. Here's some things that I've obseverved as a mom of three:
- breastfeeding is hard for lots of women. That's why it should be encouraged and protected by law - breastmilk is an excellent food for babies - formula is an excellent food for babies - and almost of the studies criticizing it are very old and anachronistic - attempts by people to promote breastfeeding have been really helpful - attempts by people to denormalize breastfeeding have been less helpful - don't moms have enough guilt already? - education is key: women should have the info and make decisions accordingly. Any rule or regulation that prevents that is worrying. Women should make their own nutritional choices for their children. - It's all about balance. What is right for one woman/baby is not right for another. - people who feel the need to inflict their views on someone else should get a life. There is no black or white here. There are different scenarios according to each mothers' family situation, diet situation, professional situation, personal situation etc So to the militant posters. I hope you are just having fun rather than really trying to make a point. Otherwise I have a pice of advice: get a life |