Breast feeding in public. Big deal? (adults, bathroom, meal, babies)

[chiroptera]

Originally Posted by Katiana

Both of my kids would flip the blankets off, before they could even move their arms purposefully. When my youngest was born, the minister came to visit, and she flipped off her blanket. I thought, "oh, well, he's got kids". Then I found out his kids were adopted. He didn't seem embarassed, though. He'd probably seen everything, making home visits.

There are these new covers that I've seen people using that do seem to work.
https://www.google.com/search?q=nurs...n-US:official&
One of my patients had one that someone made her for a shower gift. I thought it was a wonderful idea!

ETA: I would not buy the brand, "Hooter Hiders".

"Hooter Hiders" name is a bit...silly!
My sister-in-law was given a cover as a gift, she calls it her "boob burka" ; my seven-month-old nephew doesn't seem to have any issue feeding under there.

I never had kids but have spent quite a bit of time around friends and family members who breast feed in public and seriously don't understand why it's a big deal. Everyone I know (in first world countries) is extremely discreet and you can't "see anything".

Baby's got to eat when baby's got to eat! I'd rather sit near a breast feeding mom in public than an unhappy, hungry baby.

[Braunwyn]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

ok, we all know it is natural.

but really, i dont want to see it and i dont want to know you are doing it, go to the bathroom or somewhere private.

When you start eating in the public bathroom maybe then make the request.
Otherwise you may want to stay home.

[tiffjoy]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

ok, we all know it is natural.

but really, i dont want to see it and i dont want to know you are doing it, go to the bathroom or somewhere private.

You don't have to see it. Avert your eyes. Stop staring. You can take a bathroom break or go somewhere private.

Easy peasy. Your problem is solved.

[chiroptera]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

ok, we all know it is natural.

but really, i dont want to see it and i dont want to know you are doing it, go to the bathroom or somewhere private.

So don't look.

I don't see a problem here.

[monumentus]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

but really, i dont want to see it and i dont want to know you are doing it, go to the bathroom or somewhere private.

Then do not look. Simples. There is no reason to expect anyone to eat their meal in a toilet just to satisfy your personal issues and hang ups.

[ChrisFromChicago]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

ok, we all know it is natural.

but really, i dont want to see it and i dont want to know you are doing it, go to the bathroom or somewhere private.

Hey, if you want to hide in the bathroom until my wife's done breast feeding, that is your deal. I'm okay with that.


See a breastfeeding woman, your offended, go run to the restroom and hide.

sounds fair. . .just as fair as trying to breast feed on a uncomfortable toilet

[somebodynew]

Originally Posted by ChrisFromChicago

Hey, if you want to hide in the bathroom until my wife's done breast feeding, that is your deal. I'm okay with that.


See a breastfeeding woman, your offended, go run to the restroom and hide.

sounds fair. . .just as fair as trying to breast feed on a uncomfortable toilet

I am trying to picture how anyone can think it is sensible to require someone to feed their baby on a dirty toilet seat.

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Natsku

You're not going to see it though unless you're trying really hard to see.

trust me, i wont be trying.

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by somebodynew

I don't want to see you drinking your coffee or eating your sushi either. You should you do those in the bathroom as well.

you in luck then, i dont drink coffee, and i dont eat sushi. so then you have nothing to worry about then, do you?

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Braunwyn

When you start eating in the public bathroom maybe then make the request.
Otherwise you may want to stay home.

I might want to now.