“I’m Disgusted About How You Have Shamed Me”: Mom Confronts A Woman Who Questioned The Age Of Her Breastfed Kid
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants are exclusively breastfed for about the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding while introducing other foods for at least 1 year. And since 2018, it became legal to breastfeed in public in all 50 states, but that doesn’t mean that it no longer raises a brow or two in some places around the country.
It’s no secret that breastfeeding in public, just like other parenting choices and techniques, is a highly debatable practice where parents often collide. One such incident happened to a woman who spotted a mom in a park breastfeeding her kid who looked older, “probs 6/7.” The author of the post started questioning the child’s age as her talkative daughter was asking questions.
It all escalated to a boiling point when the mom made a real scene, accusing the family of “breastfeeding shaming.” Read the full story right below, and let us know your opinion on this delicate subject matter in the comment section!
Here is the full post about “breastfeeding shaming” drama that escalated in the park between two stranger women
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Breastfeeding in public is legal and protected by federal and state law in all 50 states. Moreover, moms are allowed to nurse whenever their baby is hungry. This includes public spaces like parks, and private establishments like restaurants and stores. The exception is feeding in a moving car because the baby should be tied to a child safety seat.
According to What To Expect, federal legislation guarantees that nursing is always allowed on federal property. That means that the employer must also allow moms to nurse or pump during work breaks; day care centers must provide nursing facilities; and nursing mothers are exempt from jury duty in 17 states.
When it comes to breastfeeding on planes, you’ve probably heard numerous stories of moms being asked to cover up or stop breastfeeding while on a plane. Although most major airlines do indeed allow breastfeeding while on flight, it’s always best to check with each company’s regulations separately
.Also, check how your state protects your breastfeeding rights with state laws right here.
And this is what people had to comment on the incident
If you don't want people to judge you for feeding a 6-7 year old (WTF!), don't do it in public.
She sounds like the sort that actually wants people to comment so she can get indignant and start a fight, then go post to her Facebook echo chamber.
Load More Replies...NTA but just because a child looks 6, it doesn't mean they are. We've had this exchange a couple of times a few years ago regarding my son who was acting up a bit due to being tired. Nosey person: Why is your son acting like a 3 year old? Us: He is a 3 year old. NP: But he looks older Us: And? NP: He looks about 5 or 6 Us: He is 3 and probably tired. NP: Oh and walks away sheepishly
People can be bizarrely cruel to tall toddlers/preschoolers, not to mention kids with developmental disabilities. If you see a kid "not acting their age" just keep your comments to yourself. There is probably a good reason. Since he started to walk people have generally assumed my oldest son to be 1-3 years older than he really is. Nope, just tall. Strangers were not kind when he acted like a normal toddler, when he was a toddler.
Load More Replies...Correct. And, as a commentator wrote, "Game of thrones is not a parenting manual." Someone should tell that to the "offended" breastfeeding woman :D
Load More Replies...If you don't want people to judge you for feeding a 6-7 year old (WTF!), don't do it in public.
She sounds like the sort that actually wants people to comment so she can get indignant and start a fight, then go post to her Facebook echo chamber.
Load More Replies...NTA but just because a child looks 6, it doesn't mean they are. We've had this exchange a couple of times a few years ago regarding my son who was acting up a bit due to being tired. Nosey person: Why is your son acting like a 3 year old? Us: He is a 3 year old. NP: But he looks older Us: And? NP: He looks about 5 or 6 Us: He is 3 and probably tired. NP: Oh and walks away sheepishly
People can be bizarrely cruel to tall toddlers/preschoolers, not to mention kids with developmental disabilities. If you see a kid "not acting their age" just keep your comments to yourself. There is probably a good reason. Since he started to walk people have generally assumed my oldest son to be 1-3 years older than he really is. Nope, just tall. Strangers were not kind when he acted like a normal toddler, when he was a toddler.
Load More Replies...Correct. And, as a commentator wrote, "Game of thrones is not a parenting manual." Someone should tell that to the "offended" breastfeeding woman :D
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