Breastfeeding in a classroom

[TatuMama07]

First off I have nothing against breastfeeding mothers if my son wasn't so demanding and me so short fused we probably would be breastfeeding instead of bottlefeeding but anyways....I work in childcare and there is a girl who is expecting  i've recently heard that with her first child she would come into the classroom and breastfeed without covering up and the classroom has children ages 6weeks-23monthes She plans on breastfeeding her child she is carrying now and stated that we better get use to her "floppin it out"(those were her words)   Is it appropriate for her to do this in the classroom with or without covering herself infront of the other childreN?

[mommato2angels]

I think she had a right to breastfeed in the class, but she shoulh have some respect for other people's children and cover up. I wouldn't mind but other parents might.

        

                             

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[BlueFrogMama]

Well, I guess I don't see why not. Kids that age won't care. And it's not like she's doing anything sexual or obscene. Personally, I'm a lot more discreet than that and try to cover up, but that is just me.

[prmommy181]

I also think she has the right to do so but not everyone needs to see it? When I breastfed I did it where ever my sons were hungry but I would place a blanket over the side where he was feeding. Sometimes people didn't know I was even doing it. Just let her know that she needs to cover up.

[HRworkingmom]

When my son was that age and in day care, I would go to his room and nurse him.  There is no problem with it.  She was probably joking when she used those particular words, but I doubt she is going to take her shirt off.  You can still nurse a baby without covering up and still not be exposed.  The baby covers whatever part of the breast would be exposed anyway.

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[5to1]

i agree -- I don't see anything wrong with her doing it in the classroom -- but discression should be used.  I know the kiddos probably won't notice -- but some are more  curious than others and their parents should get to decide what they are exposed to.  I know my sister didnt breastfeed and when I would with my last one he was very curious as to what the heck was going on.  We explained what she wanted him to know, but she didn't feel the need for him to have to watch.
All that to say -- yes, you have the right to want her to be discrete -- and so do the parents of the kiddos in the class.

[KristenKay03]

When we had moms that would do that (when I used to work in childcare) the only prob I would have is the poor child would be hungry and mom wasnt there yet.  I dont think there is anything wrong with her coming in a feeding the baby! Kids that age dont care

[tarahaley]

Quoting prmommy181:

I also think she has the right to do so but not everyone needs to see it? When I breastfed I did it where ever my sons were hungry but I would place a blanket over the side where he was feeding. Sometimes people didn't know I was even doing it. Just let her know that she needs to cover up.

I agree. She just needs to cover up her "flopping out" and have respect for the other kids and parents.

[Mom2PunkRockers]

  i breastfed both of my kids until they were 2. I nursed wherever i happened to be. With that being said, I was always very respectful of others around me. I used nursing blankets, and special clothing that showed as little as possible . I tried to be as discreet as possible , always taking into consideration the effect it would have on others. She can do it, but there is a respectful way and a non respectful way. It sounds like she could use some lessons in decorum.

[AmyNB]

I used to teach at a preschool and had a mom come in and breastfeed.  It never bothered me and the kids never seemed to notice.  Of course, she was a lot more discreet than this mom seems to be.  Given the ages of the children, I'd say that personally it wouldn't bother me -- either as the teacher or as a parent -- but I know it may bother others, in which case someone may have to ask her to be more discreet. 

[mrztsrobinette]

I breastfed for 13 months but I always respected others and covered up. I went to my playgroup and didnt cover up because we were all friends, most of us were nursing and the ones who werent didnt care. But I babysat some in my home and I would tell the people I was babysitting that I breastfed my daughter and that their child might see my breast. Everyone has different opinions but unless every parent of the children in the class say its ok, I wouldnt do it.

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