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Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

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Newly1
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Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

What are your opinions about breastfeeding in a restaurant? DH and I had this convo a while ago while we were out and I mentioned that is DS gets hungry I will just feed him and use the cover. DH mentioned that I should ask the waitress if it was okay. I immediately told him this was ridiculous, why should I have to ASK them if I can feed my baby? He agreed with me but stated that the restaurant might have the right to ask me to leave if I was feeding DS. What do you think about this?
Do they really have the right? and if so do you think a restauran ould actually have the balls to ask someone to leave??

I have yet to HAVE to feed DS while out at a restaurant...but that conversation made me feel a little more uncomfortable about it. What does everyone else think?

Posted 9/14/10 11:45 AM
 
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JerseyMamaOf3
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

I have nursed DD and I was always very modest about it so you couldn't tell what I was doing. It really looked like I was trying to put her to sleep.

Posted 9/14/10 12:54 PM
 

MarisaK
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

1. You don't have to ask permission
2. They absolutely can NOT ask you to leave

Posted 9/14/10 12:56 PM
 

ruby
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

Posted by MarisaK

1. You don't have to ask permission
2. They absolutely can NOT ask you to leave




This is correct. You can BF wherever and whenever you want.

Posted 9/14/10 12:58 PM
 

BethanyLynn
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

As long as you are discreet, I doubt they would ever ask you to leave, nor can they.

I would not ask permission. Its your right.

Posted 9/14/10 1:01 PM
 

BnBdreamin
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

Ditto on both replies.

I've been nursing DS while our order was taken and when they came back with drinks or food and theirs a baby at the table, the waiter was like, where did he come from?! Which I never get because what did they think, I was getting ready to have the lobster with my blue and brown polka dot giant bib!? Chat Icon

I've nursed DS in lots of restaurants with a cover or blanket, right at the table, in my seat, fancy, casual, booth or table, with DH, family or friends. No one has ever had a problem or expressed discomfort.

Posted 9/14/10 1:03 PM
 

jerseypanda
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

I agree with everything that has been said by PP.

Posted 9/14/10 1:04 PM
 

hope07
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

Ive done it several time, of course with a cover! Ive never had anyone say anything to me.
You NEVER have to ask if its ok to feed your baby!

Posted 9/14/10 1:34 PM
 

shiv
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

Posted by BnBdreamin
Which I never get because what did they think, I was getting ready to have the lobster with my blue and brown polka dot giant bib!? Chat Icon




LOL, i had something similar where I was nursing DS under the cover when our food came- I asked the waiter for another plate so I could cover my food and keep it warm. He brought over a salad plate- had no clue I was nursing and couldn't use both my hands to eat.

I would never ask a waiter/ress for permission- I think they would be caught off gaurd and probably feel awkward telling you whether your allowed to feed your child or not. It's not their call- baby needs to eat!

Message edited 9/14/2010 1:41:55 PM.

Posted 9/14/10 1:41 PM
 

wingsofsong
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

Posted by jerseypanda

I agree with everything that has been said by PP.



So do I!! I've done it- as long as you're discreet, they can't possibly legally ask you to leave!

Posted 9/14/10 2:10 PM
 

Fallbaby09
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

I would never ask anyone if it was ok to feed my child. that's just crazy.

Posted 9/14/10 2:16 PM
 

Momma2Be
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

I definitely do not think you need to ask permission to feed your child!! I've done it (discreetly, under the booth with a cover) and would definitely cause a scene if anyone asked me to leave!

Posted 9/14/10 4:45 PM
 

SweetTooth
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

I frequently nursed in restaurants with my cover. I never asked permission, and was never asked to leave.
I don't think most people had any clue as to what I was doing.

Posted 9/14/10 5:19 PM
 

Newly1
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

Okay, just wanted to make sure I wasnt the only one who thought it was crazy to actually ask, lol. I dont think my DH really realized what he was saying at the time bc it was all so new to him.

Posted 9/14/10 5:42 PM
 

labonnevie
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Re: Spinoff to breastfeeding at the dinner table (breastfeeding in a restaurant)

i'll feed my daughter wherever i am. restaurant, store, my car, the park, i don't care where because when my DD needs to eat i will feed her. never mind that its the LAW that i can feed anywhere.

Posted 9/14/10 6:29 PM
 
 

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