BF in public

[keli]

Just wanted to know about BF in public and the law... is it ok just to feed anywhere? Say if im having a meal can i just wip a boob out and feed my little boy? xx

 

[LisaJ1986]

As far as i know there is no law against it. A baby has as much right to eat when they need it as we do. Just coz we don't opt for bottles. I was so scared of BF! I'm very shy and didn't think i could do it. But if she's hungry, i'll sit on a bench in town and feed her. Just don't like some of the disgusted looks from passers-by! But restaurants shouldn't be a problem at all. I got given a list by my HV of places people have tried it and what reaction they've got. Really was helpful back then. But now i have the confidence to try it anywhere. I was in Toys R Us the other day and she was hungry so whipped it out and fed as i was walking round! I've done it hile eating an Italian once! People don't really notice.

 

[beanie]

there is no law against feeding your child anywhere, but there is no law like in Scotland where it is an offence to ask a breastfeeding mumtostop. Therefore you could theoretically be asked to stop by the cafe owner if they objected to it. However this is very rare. I have breastfed everywhere and never been asked not to.I have had an occasional bad look, more so with Seren but I think that is because now, with 2 screaming kids, I have such a pissed off look "and don't mess with me" aura that most people give me a wide berth

ask at your local bf support group, they should have a list of bf friendly places if it worries you

 

[Lola's Mummy]

Like beanie said there isn't a law like Scotland yet but i've never been asked to stop by a member of staff.

I just feed Lola anywhere, I've fed her walking around asda before and do get dirty looks sometimes but that's there problem not mine