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Originally Posted by topov
Bringing back the argument of some mothers not wanting to use a bottle, or more the argument of nipple vs teet
But then there's the issue of how the baby gets fed, if the mother is against bottle feeding?
Breast vs Bottle..... again..
I can understand not enjoying babies in restaurants, what with the crying, and everything, but new mothers/ mothers of young children enjoy a good meal too.
Why shouldn't a mother take her child to a restaurant? especially a new born! I know very few mothers would be willing to leave there new born with a baby sitter just to go for a meal... I for one find that idea just plain scary!
I'm against bottle feeding unless absolutely necessary... as I have pointed out alot.
I don't want a bottle teat near my baby unless absolutely essential (see other posts for why) So if I want to go out for a meal, just for that little bit of escape and enjoyment, whats wrong with me (being as discreet as possible, without going against all I believe) feeding in public?
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Ok, so I'm sure a bottle once or twice wont hurt the baby or force it to refuse to latch during breast feeding. From what I understand that's caused by pretty regular use of the bottle or at the very least by use which is more excessive that on very occasional situations. It's not as if going to a restaurant is a particularly common occurance. Why not take other customers into consideration and make a tiny little concession in order to avoid ruining their appetite. They can also leave a bottle of breast milk at home for the very few times where they will be leaving their child with a babysitter.
It's similar to the way I wouldn't go straight to a restaurant stinking of B.O. and covered in mud from sports. I'd go home and have a shower first, sure it may minorly inconvenience me but I'd do it because it would put others off their food for me not to do it. I'm not saying "Don't breastfeed in public" I'm saying use some common courtesy in relation to it.
I have to say the "if you don't like it, then DON'T LOOK!" argument leaves a lot to be desired. If I pulled my penis out in the middle of the street and took a piss people would be unsurprisingly upset and I'm sure my argument of "just don't look then" would be unpersuasive.
Again, I have no problem with breast feeding, I just realise that others do have an issue. Like a lot of other things it just needs to be done discretely and with consideration for others.