Comments on: Don’t breastfeed in my store! (Are you kidding me!?!)

By: dee56

dee56 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:57:00 +0000

I breastfed both my children for the first year of their lives; but I never breastfed in public… I always managed feedings so that I never had to. Occasionally I would have to find a private place, or my car, etc. I think some breastfeeding mothers are totally immodest, and I have seen some women with their breast just flopping in plain view… no need for that. I managed very nicely two years of breastfeeding without ever once exposing myself. Use the right clothing to allow access, nursing bras, a little blanket for covering and there should be no issue. Just because you are breastfeeding doesn’t mean you have to be in anyone’s face and flaunt it. Almost seems some women are daring someone to say something But what do I know- I nursed my babies twenty-five years ago… a different age, definitely a more modest one. I support breastfeeding 100 percent… it doesn’t bother me to see women nursing and I encourage every woman to do so. Just realize you don’t live in an ideal world where everyone is accepting and employ a little discretion.

By: Victoryssong

Victoryssong — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Thank you this happend to me i still can not belive it

By: Bruntonmom

Bruntonmom — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:58:00 +0000

I would definitely continued to breastfeed. Its healthy and an awesome thing we can do for babies and mommies. For those who can’t breastfeed, I’m so haooy that formula is available for you.

By: Carly_paige

Carly_paige — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:22:00 +0000

I have never been chastised, but I have avoided it in certain places for fear of it. One day I just decided I wasn’t going to care anymore, my baby is more important than that. Outings were so much less stressful after that!

By: Debbie Kolysher

Debbie Kolysher — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:47:00 +0000

Great article. I am a breast feeding mom, myself!

By: Tiffany_dundon

Tiffany_dundon — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:18:00 +0000

I’m very surprised that someone would tell a mother she could not breastfeed her child in public. I breastfeed my baby and always cover up in public. However, even if I didn’t I wouldn’t have the nerve to tell someone else how to feed their child.

By: EMRose

EMRose — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:35:00 +0000

I read this blog and all of the comments that go with it. I was completely blown away that a store clerk could be so offended about someone feeding her child, as I’m sure most of us were. However I was not expecting someone to add a comment about being offended when they see someone feeding their baby formula. I have to say that I laughed out loud at work…

Everyone has their own reasons for feeding their children the way they do, what they do and where they do it. There are no special spots in heaven for moms who breast feed over moms who don’t. There should however be special spots for those who get offended by stupid things.

By: Majicmel23

Majicmel23 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:04:00 +0000

wow I can’t believe the close mindedness of some people!!! and for another comment if they don’t want us doing it in public you’d think more businesses would have a nursing room!!

By: Jennifer Capin

Jennifer Capin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:50:00 +0000

I can’t believe that people would tell a mother not to breastfeed or take their child to bathroom to feed. If you don’t like what you see then don’t look.
I have never been chastised for feeding in public. My Son was born 10 weeks premature and spent 7 weeks 2 days in the NICU. I fed him daily by breast feeding in the hospital and pumping. By the time I brought him home my milk had ran dry. I wish I was able to breastfeed longer but was unable to. I would have feed him whenever and where ever he wanted to be fed!

By: Jmc_62

Jmc_62 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Shameful! Can’t believe a clerk would do that. It’s not like she was topless and letting it all hanging out. I would speak to a manager and get the clerk in trouble as well report them to the better buisness bureau.