Posting photos of nursing babies online

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Posting photos of nursing babies online
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Wed, 09-05-2007 - 10:52am

On another board, a poster has a long siggy that includes a slideshow of nursing babies from her playgroup. Another poster took offense at it and there has been quite the debate over the appropriateness of the siggy. I posted a message inviting people here to discuss that issue, and I hope that one of the posters from that particular playgroup comes here, at least so we can see what the siggy looks like. I'm having a hard time forming coherent thoughts today, LOL! So don't worry if I don't come back to debate the issue with you, I'm trying to get out of the office so I can go home & sleep.


As "Linda Richmond" (aka Mike Myers) from SNL would say, "talk amongst yourselves."

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Mom to Kevin 11/04/2003


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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 12:41pm

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Aww, that's such a nice image, Steph! We did the same thing. My son will be two toward the end of this month, and he loves to look at other babies. He also recognizes nursing when he sees it, which surprised me. He saw the pics in the Snowboob tag and leaned his head up against my breast. When he sees other children nursing IRL, he tries to get up very close to them to see what they're doing, like at our playgroup. I think it's really cool that he's so into it, and I can't wait to see how he responds if/when he sees a younger sibling nursing someday!

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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 2:23pm

but at 3.50 an ounce that is steep and

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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 2:24pm

>>And science is on the side of AP parenting and not putting a child in his/her own room to sleep, just as it is with bf'ing.>>

I do not know the science of child raising however, I have seen some AP parenting I do think take it far (one mother said she will not say No to her child and her child is now four and will be awfully surprised when the law, her boss or any other authoritative figure says No to her in the future. Life will say no, and this child will not be prepared, nevermind the discipline issues she is now faced with, such as screaming for everything she wants. This is not AP in its entirity and I do agree with some areas of AP I agree with just not all of them. I also cannot home school my child, just not that bright but more power to people who can). I do think co-sleeping is right if you can do it. But like breastfeeding, it is an art and one I had to stop (she slept in the bssinet and I in bed beside her) because I simply could not function anymore. It was to the point I could not function as a mother and yet for the first little while I still think it is a wonderful idea because for the first months of a child's life, I am their life line.

The point is, each has to do what they think is best. Kylie went to her grandparents at 2 and a half months so I could get some help. I do not think dropping a two month old off for ten days is recommended but it was what I had to do.

I am just saying from the outside looking in, we can easily say we do not believe in this, that or another, and another to be a parent and say, wow, this is a lot different now that the shoe is on the other foot.

It sounds wonderful to wear your baby for the first year and another when you have worn them for two months and almost die of fatigue. Some people can do it and I think it is wonderful, and I could not and I do not judge others for doing what they have to and manage to raise smart, independent children.

Spud...







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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 2:29pm

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Responding to the above and not the person it says in the title, this quote caught my attention again. I never thought it was gross to NIP however, I had never seen it. At first I was like wow, lots of breast in these. I am not much (at all really) for looking at nude photos so I was a little taken aback. Then I watched it more and more and thought, you know, now that I have seen it, not so bad. Then somone mentioned her picture and I watched it again (no, I do not make a habit of watching babies breastfeed but after over 700 posts on it, it is become an attraction) and thought, hey, you have a cute baby! LOL!

The point is, now if I saw a mother NIP, I probably would not think twice other then, when will I be pregnant again so I can have such a cute newborn????

Spud...changed me!







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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 3:48pm

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That sounds more like a bad parenting choice to me, Spud. AP does not revolve around giving a child anything she wants and never saying "no". AP is a *gentler* and more child-centered approach than some other parenting styles, but it's not meant as a free-for-all either. Every parent needs to approach discipline in the way that works best for the whole family, but that is a key feature of parenthood no matter which style you subscribe to, and it doesn't sound like this mother is taking the necessary steps toward that end. But I don't want people to think that is a hallmark of AP, because it really isn't.

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T130700.asp

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ITA! You're a wise woman, Spud.

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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 4:02pm

Thanks for the link Jennifer and I will read what is written so I can better respond to these questions in the future.

Spud...dealing with a spirited two year old at the moment!







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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 4:06pm
Of course, Spud. Any time! Tell Kylie I said she should give Mommy some more playtime on the computer. Her friends want to talk to her! ;O)
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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 4:14pm

I couldn't agree more about parenting to the child's personality. My older daughter demanded attachment parenting and really I didn't know that there was a term for it. We co-slept, held/wore her because that is what she needed not because it was some ideology that we held to. Now our 3 month old sleeps much better if left to her own devices and will get cranky if she is trying to sleep and I am holding her. She has the exact opposite personality and that is how we parent to meet the needs of the individual not some book.

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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 4:22pm
WOW...that was taken a bit out of context. I don't believe that anyone should be able to judge the level of discretion other than the nursing mother. I believe that you should be use the greatest amount of modesty while still promoting a happy and comfortable nursing experience for yourself and your child. I never ever stated that you should put a blanket over your babies head. I have yet to see a woman nip who has not shown modesty...and yes sometimes, if I happen to glance over, I may see a bit more flesh than intended (latching or unlatching)...I have never been offended or said a word to a woman nip. I do avert my eyes, but not because I am offended, but to give the mother privacy...If the mother is clearly comfortable and we are say at the park, I may even strike up a conversation about the age of her baby...I have no issues with nip as I have never seen anyone make a big show about doing it or totally disrobe.
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Mon, 09-10-2007 - 5:01pm

I think I was replying to a post that said that women who state they'll NIP regardless of how it makes others feel are (can't remember the exact wording) insensitive to others feelings. I was saying that I'm a woman who will NIP and I don't care who it bothers. If I took the wrong meaning from your original post, sorry.

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