No it is not ok to Breast Feed ...

[mom of princessx2]

I have no problem with it as I nursed both of my children and when they got hungry they needed to be feed. Besides I would rather see someone breastfeeding at WDW than all those parents screaming at their children at "The happiest place on Earth"!!

 

[Cindy F]

Well, I guess all these pages boil down to the same old things........

1) There will always be people who will find something to whine about. If public breastfeeding were outlawed-they would just find something else to whine and be offended by.

2) Some folks live to tell others what to do and how to do it and just feel they must be able to dictate the behavior and actions of others according to what they think is acceptable.

I never "whipped" anything out when breastfeeding (given the hassle of a nursing bra and button across nursing shirt, I don't know if "whipping" something out would have even been possible) but then again-that could be open to interpretation...maybe someone else thought I did, who knows? It never occurred to me to think about someone else's thoughts on feeding my baby when I was breastfeeding.

I will say this, the other day at MK this lady was sitting in an area near Tom Sawyer's island-kind of a little covered pier thing with rocking chairs? Anyway, she had her baby stuffed up under a blanket feeding it and the baby was kicking the whole time. When she finally brought her out, the baby was all red and sweaty. I felt sorry for the baby and I have to admit I thought to myself "what a selfish jerk, you care more about someone seeing a bit of skin, than baking your baby"

It would never even cross my mind to do that. Then again....it wouldn't cross my mind to try and nurse in the heat when I could go somewhere with A/C.

 

[Freyja]

O.k. Flame away!
I was in WDW 2 weeks ago and I breastfed anywhere, anytime the baby was hungry. My baby will NOT eat under a blanket. Any time I tried to cover up he would cry and pull the cover away, since he has never been covered up during his meals in his 7 short months of life. I did try to find quiet spots or choose the seats that turned away from the largest crowds but to be honest, my baby´s needs come first and if you can´t handle it, turn away!

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Funny story...

I was on a flight with my first baby who was 5 months at the time. We had a row of three seats to ouselves and when it was time to nurse, I sat in the middle seat and turned away from the aisle for more privacy. Well, an older southern gentleman that had been trying to chat from across the aisle kept trying to talk to me while I had my back to him.

Finally, he asks "watcha doin?"

I said "I am feeding my baby"

He said "Great. I love the nature women"

It was so funny. And I am so far from being a "nature woman".

 

[DVC Sadie]

banana hammock = speedo - very little material covering the nether regions of a man.

Duh....me slapping my head. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I enjoyed the woman 2 weeks ago walking around the Osborne Lights...real class act.

 

[gina2000]

Not on the BF = urinating bandwagon but urine is generally sterile or close to it.


I always click on the breast feeding threads because they are always such trainwrecks. As best I can tell 90-95% of the people here agree that while breastfeeding you shouldn't be able to see more than a side/top of the breast, if you get a nip shot it's brief and for mom/baby's and everyone's comfort it's nice to have a quiet, off to the side place if possible. Aside from the trolls who, honestly, are baiting and goading you into a frenzy for kicks (lookin at you Jon) most of you agree and still manage to argue vehemently about it.

Someone's already tried to say it 100 times but it's about mutual respect. Most people are respectful nursers and most people are respectful non-starers. Just because someone has witnessed a disrespectful nurser letting it all hang out doesn't mean they are trying to snatch your baby from your breast or they are anti-nursing.

It's because of threads like this that when I ended up on a bench in EPCOT next to a lady who was nursing (Discreetly covered with some gauzy thing, It was several minutes before I even realized what was going on) I didn't know whether to look/comment to show my support of nursing, go somewhere else to give her privacy or just pretend I hadn't noticed.

Yeah I know (misposted in my hurry) but......."Subsequent to elimination from the body, urine can acquire strong odors due to bacterial action" and hence the problem lies.


I happen to agree with the rest of your post, though.

 

[ckoncurat]

Not that there will ever be a winning argument on this one- but...
I nursed six babies for a least a year each, at disney world and elsewhere, and I always covered up- I went to a private room if possible, I used a blanket if not. Granted I am a triple D, so my breasts are pretty noticable. Some small breasted woment can nurse publicly without exposing anything.
I personally am in favor of nursing, but opposed to nursing in public. JMHO

 

[duma]

I don't know who posted it, but after nursing three babies I am still laughing about "not being able to whip it out". While it is useless to argue over who is right, that still makes me laugh.

 

[Freyja]

It's because of threads like this that when I ended up on a bench in EPCOT next to a lady who was nursing (Discreetly covered with some gauzy thing, It was several minutes before I even realized what was going on) I didn't know whether to look/comment to show my support of nursing, go somewhere else to give her privacy or just pretend I hadn't noticed.

That breastfeeding woman could have been me a couple of weeks ago. I was breastfeeding in EPCOT, in a pretty public place, trying to cover my baby up, worrying whether I would get any ugly comments or stares. A lady came and sat on the bench next to me and sent me a sweet smile and then proceded with asking how old my baby was and saying how much she missed this stage with her babies. I thought it was very sweet, and a great "sign" of support.

 

[ginna74]

well after having kids myself I still say public nudity is wrong no matter what the reason, breastfeading is ok and can be done discreetly. Some one responded to another persons saying what if they exposed themselves to oh no they should be a sex affender. I say if a mom lets out her **** for any length of time I think that should be dealt with just like a streaker or the like, public nudity is all the same.... Flashing is flashing, doesn't matter my values for nudity it is just public law. and no I never flashed out any part of my body to the public with that said:











I TAKE OUT MY OLD FRIENDS...........

FEEL THE BREEZE...........


AND GO FOR A WALK IN THE MALL.........

 

[Freyja]

well after having kids myself I still say public nudity is wrong no matter what the reason. Some one responded to another persons saying what if they exposed themselves to oh no they should be a sex affender. I say if a mom lets out her **** for any length of time I think that should be dealt with just like a streaker or the like, public nudity is all the same.... Flashing is flashing, doesn't matter my values for nudity it is just public law. and no I never flashed out any part of my body to the public with that said:










I TAKE OUT MY OLD FRIENDS...........

FEEL THE BREEZE...........


AND GO FOR A WALK IN THE MALL.........

Actually the law in Florida says it is ok for you to breastfeed your child in public.

 

[ginna74]

yes brestfeeding isssssssss but just leaving out your ****ies isn't ok by law


**** that is what we are talking about here ... people just leaving their ****s out

 

[Freyja]

yes brestfeeding isssssssss but just leaving out your ****ies isn't ok by law


**** that is what we are talking about here ... people just leaving there ****s out

I refuse to agree on that being the issue. Have your ever encountered anyone walking around with their ****´s out after having breastfed? Can ANYONE give me examples of such behaviour in public?

 

[CathrynRose]

yes brestfeeding isssssssss but just leaving out your ****ies isn't ok by law


**** that is what we are talking about here ... people just leaving there ****s out

Are you serious? Youre telling me youve seen women, after theyve breastfed, just leaving hanging out for all the world to see? To get a little air? Maybe start a bit of a tan on 'em?

Where exactly have you seen this??? I have NEVER seen this, ever.

And I thought what we were talking about was breastfeeding. The woman in the OP complained another woman was feeding her child, and this annoyed her.

No where in this thread have I seen anyone talking about "People (and I assume you mean women) just leaving their (breasts) out". Nor have I seen anyone say "Heck yeah I should be able to go topless at WDW"

This is getting totally bizarro.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Frankly... women's breasts are bulging blobs of fat and milk when nursing newborns... and no one should have to see that. Hell, it's bad enough looking at some of the rear ends in the parks... blobby butts and bad underwear lines.

Sorry, off on a tangent. Back to your previously scheduled debate.

 

[ginna74]

well someone did in an earlier post...

 

[Mouse House Mama]

yes brestfeeding isssssssss but just leaving out your ****ies isn't ok by law


**** that is what we are talking about here ... people just leaving their ****s out

What crazy place have you been to that women just let the girls swing around and get some air after she is done BF? I can't even imagine that!
"Okay, our little munchkin is done eating, let me swing these bad boys around like they are on spin cycle! Look out belooooooowwwwww!!!!!!"

 

[CathrynRose]

Frankly... women's breasts are bulging blobs of fat and milk when nursing newborns... and no one should have to see that. Hell, it's bad enough looking at some of the rear ends in the parks... blobby butts and bad underwear lines.

Sorry, off on a tangent. Back to your previously scheduled debate.

What in the heck???

 

[ginna74]

from op

My sister breastfed but always kept a blanket over her. What happend to being kind to others
My 8 year old nephew leaned over in Turtle Talk and asked me if I could tell the "lady in the floor he could see her b**bies , because he didnt think she knew and he didnt want her to feel embarrassed " there were several children staring and she didnt care . She was in the floor with the kids breast feeding her baby . Like I said I dont care if you do it because it is your right but do you really have the right to expose yourself to kids? If I didnt have a baby latched on to it would I get in trouble if the cops walked by ? uhh yeah so please think before you do it without a cover for your child and yourself . I am not talking about a lady with a baby under a **** I am talking about a lady lifting her shirt up over her breast and just hanging it out .


and I meant when they weren't breastfeeding, like if they were done.... or if they were about to start.... but meant my little joke at the end of my post lol , wow I caused a rucuss... didn't mean too