Breastfeeing in the parks

[leighmidd]

Wow, I don't think I've ever met someone so literal minded. That was amazing. I think we all understand that I was speaking about when you can't help but stare when someone has their child latched on to a **** and nothing is covered. It's called witty banter, completely innocent. No need to throw death in the mix!

 

[leighmidd]

Good grief, I'm not being dirty - what's with the stars? I'm talking about a woman's breast and using words that start with a 'b'. Those stars make me feel so grimy!

 

[flminivanmama]

Hmm, interesting comparison, train wreck/mother feeding baby. I don't agree with that one. Case in point, I saw a horrible car accident yesterday afternoon and then heard on the news the poor woman had died. Then I went to dinner last night and saw a woman nursing her sweet little baby. No comparison!

 

[flminivanmama]

got it!

 

[leighmidd]

At least you figured it out!!! I just feel so dirty...I've got to go bathe!!!! LOL!!! I really am sorry, I wasn't trying to be uncaring....was just talking about the "can't look away" factor!

 

[Tink0513]

lol. I am thankful that I have never had to experience that. I could see being a little uncomfortable sitting next to someone who is totally exposed. But there are some people who just don't care and it is still legally their right, so we can always just not look.

Oh trust me I wasn't staring! haha! I just looked over when the baby started screaming and I saw it! Im not trying to be prude or anything, I just thought maybe there would of been more coverage then i experienced!! Thats all!

 

[flminivanmama]

well I nursed my three kids a total of mmmm years LOL and speaking on behalf of all breastfeeding mothers I say, "go ahead and look. it's okay"

 

[Lizzybee]

I nursed a baby who refused all type of bottle and pacifier, not a WDW, but in the movies, at a circus, in church. I assure you NO ONE saw my breasts out in public. With a quick release and pulling the shirt down at the same time, exposed breast isn't necessary. As long as you are confident in your ability to maintain decency, then nurse where ever and whenever you feel comfortable diong so. I do have a relative who whipped out her breast completely in line at the Ace Hardware talking to me. Just stood there with it out talking to me, like it was a badge of honor. I do understand why people don't like that. I think though if you are talking about discreet public nursing and whipping out full breast...it's apples and oranges (or grapefruits depending on the size )

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow, I don't think I've ever met someone so literal minded. That was amazing. I think we all understand that I was speaking about when you can't help but stare when someone has their child latched on to a **** and nothing is covered. It's called witty banter, completely innocent. No need to throw death in the mix!

Actually you haven't met me yet but I do know I was a bit literal on this one. Sometimes humor can be lost on people who have had experiences that make things like this seem not funny. Lets just say that as a new mom I got some choice comments from friends and family members who thought they were either being funny or proper and made me throw in the towel and buy a can of formula. I like a joke as well as anyone else, I just didn't see the humor on this one. Incidentally, if this had been posted on the Disney for Families board I wouldn't have been the only one being literal and without humor. A recent breastfeeding thread got up to about 10 pages or more ver there as people put their two cents in. It ended up turning into a debate about whose kids would have the higher IQ's based on their early diets!

 

[Tink0513]

A recent breastfeeding thread got up to about 10 pages or more ver there as people put their two cents in. It ended up turning into a debate about whose kids would have the higher IQ's based on their early diets!

*Hitting self in head for missing that discussion* NOT!

 

[HaleyB]

Back to the OP's topic...
I nursed all over DL many time's and all over WDW one time. With my first little guy I learned to nurse without giving a show by sitting in front of a mirror. It is actually pretty easy. Also those pretty shawls that are on clearence all over the malls right now would be great for a cover up. The mesh ones would be cool but still cover things a bit. Last of all, have a blast- we did Disney with babies and it was always easier than I thought it would be. Plus my older kids got to ride everything twice thanks to the child hand off pass thingie (might have a name, baby swap?). If you have not learned about that look it up, I know the UG covers the topic. It is great in combo w/Fast pass.

 

[Amy&Dan]

*Hitting self in head for missing that discussion* NOT!

You're not kidding! It got to the point where you didn't know whether to laugh or cry and some of those posts got really ugly! I think they closed it down thank goodness!

 

[Davids-Coco]

In the hot summer months, you may want a nice breastfeeding tank top. You may want to consider these: www.glamourmom.com. They are really discrete and still look nice.

 

[pjupton]

I just looked over when the baby started screaming and I saw it! I just thought maybe there would of been more coverage then i experienced!! Thats all!

I'm guessing you haven't nursed a baby before? The baby is an equal partner in the act - sometimes it takes a minute to get baby latched and *gasp* a flash of skin might be visible. Come on - beer companies show ****s all day long, why is using them for their intented purpose such a big deal. Especially in a dark attraction. I'm sure a flash of skin was better than a screaming baby for the entire show

 

[imatoad]

Okay, I have to vent here. Ya know what I don't need to see? Minor teen girls, walking around in public with nearly every inch of flesh exposed. I live in a beach town, and I know it's part of summer, but we have people getting bent out of shape over a totally natural act, as breast feeding, but no one seems to mind that their young daughters are walking around almost completely naked, and I'm not talking about girls in bikini's either. I am by no means a prude, but I don't need or want to see that much of a young girls anatomy. Go ahead and breast feed, be discreet if you like, but find a comfortable spot, and do what you need to do. Man are we a screwed up society.

 

[disneyfreak74]

Well, we went when my DD was 6 months, and I feed her on demand. No schedule No bottle!!! Now she was one that LOVED a blanket and I had my mom get the real thin material at WalMart in a Disney princess pattern and make her a few "cover ups". I feed her on POTC, TTA, HM, etc!!! When she would get hungry we would set out for a dark cool place. IMHO, I doubt anyone ever knew what I was doing. I own my own business and both of my children stayed at work with me until they started school. I would be feeding her and taking care of a customer and NO ONE noticed. (I am NOT a "small" feeder either!!!!)
So, FEED YOUR BABY!!!!! When your baby wants it WHATEVER you are comfortable with. The baby centers are nice BUT they are NOT always convient.
It will NEVER be this easy to take your child to WDW!! No huge bag with bottles and cups. Not having to warm milk!!!

 

[TinkerbellMama]

I have not nursed in the parks yet, but I have been to WDW enough times to have "scoped out" the places I will probably breastfeed ds in November.

TTA is a big one, especially if he is napping! We would just ride several times in a row if we really needed to relax and/or he is still grubbing after round one!

There is a bench in Adventureland that is sorta out of the way, I wish I could describe it better but there are probably a few such benches in the World...quiet and shady!

Hall of Presidents and some of the WS movies.

Of course, the baby care centers!

Personally, I think it's disturbing that people are so upset by the slightest indication that a mother is nourishing her baby the way nature intended, while 13 year old girls prance by in their underwear. That said, I will still choose quiet, cool, out-of-the way places to try and nurse most of the time, because ds is at an age where he is easily distracted from nursing AND of course I will want to be comfortable myself...which ain't gonna happen if I'm trying to juggle him on my lap in an awkward spot. I have nursed him in DTD, right on the benches at the theater area, and no one said a word. He was nearly 3 months at the time. I nurse him EVERYWHERE in public, and find that no one comments since I am discreet in terms of ****-flashing (although there is never any question what I am doing, obviously). Maybe they come on the Dis and complain later?

 

[TinkerbellMama]

Okay, I have to vent here. Ya know what I don't need to see? Minor teen girls, walking around in public with nearly every inch of flesh exposed. I live in a beach town, and I know it's part of summer, but we have people getting bent out of shape over a totally natural act, as breast feeding, but no one seems to mind that their young daughters are walking around almost completely naked, and I'm not talking about girls in bikini's either. I am by no means a prude, but I don't need or want to see that much of a young girls anatomy. Go ahead and breast feed, be discreet if you like, but find a comfortable spot, and do what you need to do. Man are we a screwed up society.

I was nodding my head the whole time I read your post!!
I saw a woman openly breastfeeding at an outlet mall recently, and I smiled at her as we walked past. I thought it might give her some encouragement to keep on doing it (lots of women actually QUIT bf out of embarrassment, etc.), but then I realized she and her dh were speaking French. Shoulda known they were foreigners! New England is not exactly a breastfeeding Mecca. LOL, don't know whether to laugh or cry about it!

 

[seashoreCM]

Do it anywhere it is comfortable and convenient. If it is too hot outside, you can almost certainly find a cool area quickly such as inside a restaurant. But don't get too close to other people. Someone might pat the baby's head (particularly if the baby kicked him) and the baby's mouth become unlatched exposing more of you.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

CM to nursing mother, while teen with cigarette stands nearby: "Sorry, no eating, drinking or smoking here."

 

[TinkerbellMama]

CM to nursing mother, while teen with cigarette stands nearby: "Sorry, no eating, drinking or smoking here."

What??? LMAO, NO WAY!! I would be and would proceed to feed my baby through tears of laughter!