Just When One Thought This Breastfeeding Saga Couldn't Get Worse, Absolutely Pathetic.

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2863487/Women-stage-mass-breastfeed-protest-outside-Claridge-s-London-hotel-ordered-woman-cover-feeding-baby.html

[gness]

Do you know....I haven't had a good protest since I chained myself to the doors of Kettering library....oh and the little electrical shop who wouldn't exchange faulty goods...

I wonder....if on my next trip to London I can find two mums...one bottle feeding and one breast feeding...and treat them to lunch at Claridge's...

Mind you...for me lunch at Claridge's would be a sacrifice...but worth it in the cause.....☻

[2sp_]

gness, I would be willing to attempt to bottle/breastfeed my youngest if you're buying lunch at Claridges.

She's nearly 3, but I'll give it a go. :-)

[Retrochic]

The original woman was not asked to stop feeding the child she was asked to discretely drape a napkin over her chest. This is the Norm in Canada and the USA, not expected, but done by women because I assume they prefer to conduct themselves with a little more discretion.

[gness]

You're on, 2sp! I know a mum in London giving birth in the new year...I'll get her to bring the boobs...you bring the bottle....whoohoo!!!!

[anotheoldgit]

mikey4444

/// This is entirely the fault of Claridges. If they had taken their thumbs out of their a***s, this would never have happened ! I have no sympathy whatsoever. ///

Ah such very polite words from the master of reason, I don't think you would be allowed in Claridges using language like that Mikey, because they generally cater for the more sophisticated clientèle, but it would seem certain standards are being ignored by some these days.

[gness]

Not the norm in Canada, Retro....my friends and I did it very discretely without having to use a napkin...unless we were having soup...and we had neither comment nor criticism wherever we were dining......x

[Retrochic]

gness what exactly is 'the cause'?

[gness]

Oh god knows, Retro....I just like causes......☻

[joeluke]

So if breastfeeding in public is ok why not a couple having sex in public as long as no genitalia can be seen?

[gness]

The noise, Joe....the noise.....☺

[2sp_]

Breastfeeding is not sexual.

Having sex... well that is sexual (obviously).

[Retrochic]

Canada is a big place lol! All the people I've ever known (Canadians) would never dream of feeding in a public place without a napkin. That's in Quebec Alberta and BC.

[Retrochic]

gness said 'Oh god knows, Retro....I just like causes......☻'
In that case count me in -I'm sure I can find one of Claridges rules to flaunt -I could maybe wear jeans or white shoes or both -heaven forbid ;-)

[gness]

All three places I have breast fed in, Retro....you're mistaken I'm afraid...x

[gness]

Now look, Retro.....I am easy going...but white shoes...get a grip!...☺

[Retrochic]

Are you Canadian Gness?

[Baldric]

Joe, how can you liken Breast feeding in public to having sex in public,
the only connection I can see is in your mind?

[anotheoldgit]

Barsel

/// Would you have a problem with someone who is invited into your house feeding her baby in your presence? ///

Ah now I think we are getting somewhere, of course I would not have a problem if it took place in the lounge for example, but I would take offence if one of my dinner guests chose to breast feed her baby at my dinning table during a dinner party, but then no one that I know would even consider doing such a thing.

[Butterbun]

Nearly 100 posts..good going!

[mrs.chappie]

My niece, in the UK on a visit from America, whipped out a very pretty cape at my house, pulled it over her head and proceeded to feed the baby. I asked if he was happy to feed under the cape, and he she said, 'Yes, he's fine with it'.

Seemed like a good idea to me, although personally it wouldn't have bothered me either way.