Breast feeding in an amusement park - bad or natural?

Question

I know we've all seen this before...I think it's a little rude to start breastfeeding your child in the middle of an amusement park, if he or she is hungry you should have bottles prepared before hand. I've never said anything, although I've seen it many times, and I'm wondering, what do you all think of this? did you say anything? do you think it may offend other people?

Answer 1

i think society needs to get over this!!! it is natural to breastfeed!! as long as a woman is discreet like having a blanket to drape across the baby. i feel admiration for a woman who is comfortable enough to feed her baby the best food for them, never would i be offended. why do so many people think that breast feeding is gross!!??? i just don't get it! why has this become so taboo in our society?

Answer 2

I don't think Mums should have to breast feed in the toilets. Fine if the child will take a bottle, then it would be more suitable, but not all children will take to a bottle, and it can be a hassle, because how do you get them warmed to the right temperature?! If the Mum is clever there are ways to subtly breast feed, I don't have personal experience (I have no children yet), but there are many Mums who breast feed during our church services, and you'd barely notice, you certainly won't see a breast unless you are looking directly at their b*****s at the right time, in which case whose the one with the "bad" label!

Answer 3

Many mothers choose -not- to bottle-feed their children, so bottles are sometimes not an option.  And breastfeeding is much more beneficial to a baby, so it makes sense.  I believe that breastfeeding is natural and perfectly appropriate for a mother to do in public, so long as she is comfortable with it.

I support the setting up of something like "family areas" in public places like malls, restaurants, etc., though, which would give mothers a private place to breastfeed and care for their children, rather than having to breastfeed in some disgusting bathroom like many suggest.

About breastfeeding in an amusement park, though, I would have to say this shouldn't even be an issue--no one has any business taking an infant to an amusement park.  Amusement parks are crowded, noisy, often very unsanitary, and most importantly, HOT.  There are usually very few shaded or air-conditioned areas of amusement parks, and it is incredibly unsafe to take a baby out in that heat and sun for a whole day.  The baby will be at such a huge risk for sunburn on its sensitive skin, or even worse, for heatstroke, which is likely to be fatal to an infant.

Taking a baby too young to enjoy rides to an amusement park is very dangerous, and in my opinion, selfish.  The baby could get sick or even die just because the parent wanted to go and couldn't be bothered to find a babysitter.

Answer 4

thats nasty

Answer 5

ive seen before i think its discusting but hey wat is a parent suppose to do,,stop living? so i am not bitchy about it..i dont reely care.

Answer 6

i say if shes hot pull the baby out and u start suckin if shes not hot throw a bag over her head then throw the baby out and suck

Answer 7

i think you should either do it in the bathroom, or have a bottle prepared...it's gross to do in public, but that's just my opinion..

Answer 8

I understand that breastfeeding is natural, but I don't want to look at some stranger's b***s hanging out.  That's great if a woman is comfortable enough to whip her boob out and feed her baby, and I'm not saying they shouldn't feed their baby in public, just don't make it a scene.  If it can be done do discreetly that you don't even have a clue it's being done, then great, but most women I've seen have their b***s hanging out when they're feeding.  

I do believe that public places like amusement parks should at least offer a quiet location for nursing mothers to feed.  A crowded, dirty bathroom is not the place, but a small room in the first aid station would suffice for most.

Answer 9

Breastfeeding is a perfectly natural thing and people need to get over themselves. Parks should have a nursing center where mothers can relax and have some privacy but when the baby needs to eat and there is no where else to go then what else is a mother to do? It can be done discreetly so that no one else will know that the baby is nursing. You would really have to be looking to see anything anyway. Since we have such a sexually charged society, I don't know why people are offended by something so natural.

Bottom line, the mother is doing what she has to and look away if you are offended.

Answer 10

I don't think it's "bad," but I think that if it can be avoided, it should be.  There are a lot of young children in amusement parks who may see this and have questions that the parents aren't quite ready to answer.  Most major theme parks (like the Disney parks) now have baby centers or special areas in a secluded area specifically for nursing mothers.  Like I said, if possible, I think these areas should be used; if not, discretion is the key.

Answer 11

This is natural....and okay by me

Answer 12

do it in the bathroom...then

Answer 13

Well, they shouldn't parade it around and I don't get why such a small baby is going to an amusement park! But whatever rocks their boat. I think its natural to breastfeed but I've never seen it in public and you should bring  abottle if your baby drinks them just in case.

But WHY would you bring abreasteating baby to an amusement park?!?!

Answer 14

Do it, it's human nature, anyone that is insulted or offended needs their head examined.  Just cover yourself the best you can.