kicked out for BF baby

vanceke08 · July 2012

Was not sure if you guys had heard this yet; I scrolled through and didn't see any mention. A Colorado mom was asked to leave her local pool when patrons complained about her breastfeeding. story and video are at this URL, sorry, I am not sure how to make clicky.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/13/breastfeeding-mom-told-to_n_1670901.html

glad other mommies are staging a nurse in!

KateLouise · July 2012

What's particularly ridiculous about this, without knowing the ages of her older children, is that who was supposed to mind her children whilst she went somewhere private to nurse her infant?

It's possible her children were old enough to not need her constant attention, but a lot of swimming complexes expect parents/caregivers to actively supervise their own children.

I really don't understand while people are upset at their children seeing a woman breastfeeding. Let's imagine she had her entire breast exposed, and the baby unlatched so her nipple was also visible. So what?

If my daughter saw a woman BF (and she could no longer remember seeing me BF younger siblings) then I'd just explain that the baby was having its milk. The end.

ChristyML · July 2012

KateLouise:
What's particularly ridiculous about this, without knowing the ages of her older children, is that who was supposed to mind her children whilst she went somewhere private to nurse her infant?
It's possible her children were old enough to not need her constant attention, but a lot of swimming complexes expect parents/caregivers to actively supervise their own children.
I really don't understand while people are upset at their children seeing a woman breastfeeding. Let's imagine she had her entire breast exposed, and the baby unlatched so her nipple was also visible. So what?
If my daughter saw a woman BF (and she could no longer remember seeing me BF younger siblings) then I'd just explain that the baby was having its milk. The end.

I didn't read the article, but you said it perfectly.

pepomntpat · July 2012

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/13/breastfeeding-mom-told-to_n_1670901.html

I cannot believe this still happens. What I find interesting is that I still occasionally nurse my almost 20 month old in public and no one has ever so much as given me a funny look.

nosoup4u · July 2012

nosoup4u · July 2012

Sorry that image is so huge. But that's all I have to say about any and all complaints about NIP anymore.

tokenhoser · July 2012

The same thing happened locally about a year ago.

Fortunately the mom was with a LLL leader who took it upon herself to contact the city (it was a city facility) and it led to (re) education of the staff, "breastfeeding welcome" stickers, and an apology.

Sometimes I wish someone would say something to me just so I could tell them off.

missisue · July 2012

tokenhoser:

Sometimes I wish someone would say something to me just so I could tell them off.

Haha! This is me, too! I have so many retorts lined up, and I've never gotten anything other than supportive comments while nursing in public.

boogerbearoriginal · July 2012

KateLouise:
What's particularly ridiculous about this, without knowing the ages of her older children, is that who was supposed to mind her children whilst she went somewhere private to nurse her infant?
It's possible her children were old enough to not need her constant attention, but a lot of swimming complexes expect parents/caregivers to actively supervise their own children.
I really don't understand while people are upset at their children seeing a woman breastfeeding. Let's imagine she had her entire breast exposed, and the baby unlatched so her nipple was also visible. So what?
If my daughter saw a woman BF (and she could no longer remember seeing me BF younger siblings) then I'd just explain that the baby was having its milk. The end.

This. Why do people act like there's something so complicated to "explain" about BFing? Tell the kids she is feeding her baby. Pretty simple.

Even if her children were older, say 10+, it's still risky to leave them unattended near a pool. There's a reason lifeguards have jobs, even adults can drown.

And for crying out loud, it's a pool - where everyone is presumably in swim suits. Lots of boob-skin is showing at a pool.

vanceke08 · July 2012

ditto everyone. And I loved how they told her she could use the family bathroom, like that was some deluxe accommodation; public pool restrooms are some of the grossest public bathrooms I have ever come across. I am glad she stood up for herself and knew her rights! Would have loved to see the same news channel (I first saw this on my local 10 o'clock) cover the nurse in! Something about a row of mommies, whipping out their boobs in protest just makes me smile from ear to ear!

wheelsonthebus · July 2012

KateLouise:

What's particularly ridiculous about this, without knowing the ages of her older children, is that who was supposed to mind her children whilst she went somewhere private to nurse her infant?

It's possible her children were old enough to not need her constant attention, but a lot of swimming complexes expect parents/caregivers to actively supervise their own children.

I really don't understand while people are upset at their children seeing a woman breastfeeding. Let's imagine she had her entire breast exposed, and the baby unlatched so her nipple was also visible. So what?

If my daughter saw a woman BF (and she could no longer remember seeing me BF younger siblings) then I'd just explain that the baby was having its milk. The end.

The "my children shouldn't see such things" argument really gets me. How sad that those children are already taught that such a natural and healthy thing is dirty. Our puritanical society is so f-ed.

KateLouise · July 2012

wheelsonthebus:
KateLouise:

What's particularly ridiculous about this, without knowing the ages of her older children, is that who was supposed to mind her children whilst she went somewhere private to nurse her infant?

It's possible her children were old enough to not need her constant attention, but a lot of swimming complexes expect parents/caregivers to actively supervise their own children.

I really don't understand while people are upset at their children seeing a woman breastfeeding. Let's imagine she had her entire breast exposed, and the baby unlatched so her nipple was also visible. So what?

If my daughter saw a woman BF (and she could no longer remember seeing me BF younger siblings) then I'd just explain that the baby was having its milk. The end.

The "my children shouldn't see such things" argument really gets me. How sad that those children are already taught that such a natural and healthy thing is dirty. Our puritanical society is so f-ed.

I know. Maybe they're scared their kids will realise breasts aren't just for porn.