Breastfeeding an older baby at WDW

[meandtheguys2]

Try explaining it to a bunch of 3rd grade boys on a field trip to the zoo when you have no idea what their parents have told them in the past. They found the mom & baby a very interesting sight. I don't think it is my place as a school volunteer to explain the whole concept of breastfeeding to them. If the mom would have at least "covered up" a bit it might not have been such a problem. But it was definitely more interesting to them then a bottle feeding mom would have been because we encountered that too - with no problems.

Well, that makes sense! And I see your point. Thank you for clarifying!

 

[meandtheguys2]

FTR, I guess I would still rather explain BFing than the guy running around with the pierced nipples I had to deal with last outing to the park!

I think that had I been in that position I would have just said she was feeding her baby and gone on with our day. It isn't as though she were doing something lewd, and you had to explain it.

 

[kidshop]

I think one point to consider - just because so many do it and that is what they consider their breasts main function does not mean everyone enjoys seeing it....I think it makes many people uncomfortable, because they are used to it or whatever the reason is. I know it isn't the breastfeeding mother's concern what others think but some people are simply opposed to breast feeding in public.

Their thoughts, choices etc do not make them wrong, ignorant or stupid. It is simply their opinion. Some people don't like seeing overweight people in speedos or bikinis...

But the LAW in nearly every state says that bfing is allowed anywhere a mother is allowed to be. They can feel any way they want, but it is a protected right. It is a civil right.

 

[allyphoe]

Try explaining it to a bunch of 3rd grade boys on a field trip to the zoo when you have no idea what their parents have told them in the past.

"She's feeding the baby. It's not polite to stare. Time to go to <next destination>."

There are lots of things you could see at the zoo that would be difficult to explain to someone else's kids, though. People would be the least of my worries.

 

[kidshop]

Try explaining it to a bunch of 3rd grade boys on a field trip to the zoo when you have no idea what their parents have told them in the past. They found the mom & baby a very interesting sight. I don't think it is my place as a school volunteer to explain the whole concept of breastfeeding to them. If the mom would have at least "covered up" a bit it might not have been such a problem. But it was definitely more interesting to them then a bottle feeding mom would have been because we encountered that too - with no problems.

Well, I imagine YOU felt uncomfortable and *this* can rub off on the kids! If it were me I would just say the mom is feeding her baby let's go look at.... What if it was a monkey who was bfing? Would you have felt embarrassed the monkey was using breasts to feed her baby? (monkeys can do much worse btw ) If you treat it as no big deal, guess what? It becomes no big deal.

 

[meandtheguys2]

Actually the monkeys would have been a great distraction! 3rd grade boys love talking about all of the rude things monkeys do...they relate far too well!

 

[LisaNJ25]

: i feel sorry for thoes mom's that have to be all engourged and in pain in the breasts after child birth just because they don't want to feed their baby the way they were ment to...

Dont feel sorry for us that dont breastfeed. I am glad I have bottle fed all of my children. Im on my 4th and they are all healthy.

I will take a week of engourged breasts as a trade off of being able to have other people help feed the baby once and awhile.

 

[amarberry]

Wow - so if one chooses to formula feed they do not have the inner desire to give their children what is best - let's not forget what goes in the mothers body also goes in the childs so in some cases breast milk is not the best choice.QUOTE]


Ugh...this line of thinking is a main reason why only something like 20% of women are breastfeeding when their child is 6 months old. You do not have to be a saint to breastfeed. Very little of the "bad stuff" is transmitted through breastmilk (unlike your placenta when you are pregnant), and if you are really concerned, you can pump and dump temporarily. However, to imply that formula is better than breastmilk is ridiculous.

This thread is really turning into a disaster and I apologize for that. It wasn't my intention when I started it.

GEM...I just want to say that you are an incredible and inspiring mother. Your son is beautiful!

 

[JennsBabySky]

A couple comments. I'm on the fence not for or against either bottle or breast feeding - whatever works for you. BUT, I dislike when people make comments like 'it's what's best for the mama' and claim that is proven. While this might be the case in many or the majority of cases, it is certainly NOT true for every mother.

Karen, I am very sorry about your post partum depression. I had it mildly with my first and it was terrible! However, the scientist in me won't let this comment go. It is proven. Of course, since it is a blanket statement it isn't true for everyone. But more often than not it is true and it is still sound science. There are proven health benefits for both the mom and the child. Of course there are exceptions. But I hear the same debate for carseats, seat belts, smoking, eating healthy, staying a healthy weight, drinking alcohol, etc. There are healthy 90 year olds that ate junk, smoked a pack of cigarettes a day, and drank way too much alcohol. They are the exception to the rule, but it doesn't make smoking cigarettes, etc any healthier. And I still teach my kids that they shouldn't smoke, etc.

 

[meandtheguys2]

This thread is really turning into a disaster and I apologize for that. It wasn't my intention when I started it.

You know, some topics are just like that. Sadly, women feel the constant need to prove to themselves or others that they have made all of the "right choices" and thus, everyone else's are wrong. Don't let it get to you!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Slightly off-topic, but I'm wondering if you extended nursers still use nursing bras. I hate them, and I've never used one when going out, but taking your straps off your shoulder is a pain, too. If DD is still nursing when we go to Disney, I'd like to have as "easy access" as possible. Just curious...

Oh good lord no! I hate those things...I found some regular bras that can be used for that purpose.

And at this point--my daughter doesn't need a door. Makes it too easy for her when I don't wish to nurse her.

I still do where my nursing camisols though. Those things are sturdy--strong enough that I will sometimes use them for exercise.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Are the baby care centers nursing areas private? Or is it just a large room with other nursing mothers? If, it is. I will have to make sure baby is weaned fully by october. TIA

The rooms are private--meaning no men and behind a closed door/curtain.

In MK--there are three rockers...you can always position a rocker for more privacy--facing a wall or a corner.

 

[lillygator]

Wow - so if one chooses to formula feed they do not have the inner desire to give their children what is best - let's not forget what goes in the mothers body also goes in the childs so in some cases breast milk is not the best choice.QUOTE]


Ugh...this line of thinking is a main reason why only something like 20% of women are breastfeeding when their child is 6 months old. You do not have to be a saint to breastfeed. Very little of the "bad stuff" is transmitted through breastmilk (unlike your placenta when you are pregnant), and if you are really concerned, you can pump and dump temporarily. However, to imply that formula is better than breastmilk is ridiculous.

This thread is really turning into a disaster and I apologize for that. It wasn't my intention when I started it.

GEM...I just want to say that you are an incredible and inspiring mother. Your son is beautiful!

well - now you are saying my "line of thinking" - NOT nice...also I never implied that one was better than the other at all....everyone has a personal choice and should not have to worry about it - especially on a DIS board...like I said - we are all moms here....

 

[mommy22gurlz]

I don't see the big deal with bf'ing. I think it's the most wonderful and natural thing in the world. I did not bf my 13y/o but did my 6 y/o and it is was very special to me. I think for a mother and child to get to share that is awesome.

I don't think its weird or rude or anything to do in public and if your child ask you what they are doing ~ it is simple: just answer their question, she's feeding her baby.

That is what breasts are for and I don't see any need hiding it.

Just my opinion!!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

you're kidding, right? your 3 year old nurses her stuffed animals? that might be frowned on in pre-school.

Perfectly healthy thing to do!

 

[becca011906]

Wow - so if one chooses to formula feed they do not have the inner desire to give their children what is best - let's not forget what goes in the mothers body also goes in the childs so in some cases breast milk is not the best choice.

Ugh...this line of thinking is a main reason why only something like 20% of women are breastfeeding when their child is 6 months old. You do not have to be a saint to breastfeed. Very little of the "bad stuff" is transmitted through breastmilk (unlike your placenta when you are pregnant), and if you are really concerned, you can pump and dump temporarily. However, to imply that formula is better than breastmilk is ridiculous.

This thread is really turning into a disaster and I apologize for that. It wasn't my intention when I started it.

Totally agreen the only reason you can't or shouldn't BF is if you do illiegal street drugs or on caner meds, or have AIDS.... it's even known that smoking and BF is still better for you baby then formula is.. this thread is getting ridiculous... the person that started the thread is able to email the mod and get it stoped...

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

please don't judge Moms that don't BF.....some of us nonBF'ing Mom's actually did try to BF and could not get the hang of it, or there were other circumstances that led to bottle feeding. For me, my breasts were a thousand times more painful while breastfeeding than when they became engorged from stopping the breastfeeding. Your comment is a little condescending.

I don't think she was judging anyone...just the poorly stated comment was that nursing is not what breasts are for--but biologically--that is what they are for. Whether or not you choose to use them for that (or don't have a say due to circumstance) is up to you--but bilogically, that is what they are for.

Her comment was no less condescending than the one she was responding to.

 

[lillygator]

Wow - so if one chooses to formula feed they do not have the inner desire to give their children what is best - let's not forget what goes in the mothers body also goes in the childs so in some cases breast milk is not the best choice.


Totally agreen the only reason you can't or shouldn't BF is if you do illiegal street drugs or on caner meds, or have AIDS.... it's even known that smoking and BF is still better for you baby then formula is.. this thread is getting ridiculous... the person that started the thread is able to email the mod and get it stoped...

Wow - I wonder what you think of all the women who chose not to who didn't fit your stipulation...and the adoptive mothers....

 

[traci]

Just curious, but at what age do people think is too old to nurse a child? 4 years, 7 years, 10 years? No flaming just a question....I mean at what point do they no longer need the benefit of breastmilk?

I nursed both my babies until 6 months. I am sorry for some of the mom's who have tried and couldn't do it for whatever reason. I always hate it when someone puts down a mother because she doesn't bf...hugs to you

 

[lillygator]

I think something we tend to forget - we are all (sounds like) passionate about what we think is best for our families and children.