Mom says she couldn't nurse on plane

[RoseRed]

BURLINGTON, Vt. - A woman who claims she was kicked off an airplane because she was breast-feeding her baby has filed a complaint against two airlines, her attorney said.

...she was discreetly breast-feeding her 22-month-old daughter...

Maybe it is just me, but I think a 22 month old should have been weened by now...

 

[chernmax]

At 22 months??? That's not breast feeding, that's foreplay!!!

 

[mv_princess]

I have heard stories where some mom's breast-fed up to the age of 5. Because they couldn't handle the fact that their kids were growing up.

 

[smoothmarine187]

Thats crazy.....I don't understand why anyone would want to breast feed once the baby starts teething

 

[RoseRed]

Thats crazy.....I don't understand why anyone would want to breast feed once the baby starts teething

22 months is well beyond teething.

 

[PelyKat]

Some cultures breast feed until 24 months. Some longer. I only did for 9 months. It was good for the kids, and easier for me.

 

[Nanny Pam]

yeah...it's kinda sick when the kid walks over to Mom and unbuttons her blouse.

 

[CMC122]

yeah...it's kinda sick when the kid walks over to Mom and unbuttons her blouse.

We had a neighbor (20 years ago) who's 3 year old would do that

We even saw a woman breastfeeding a 4 year old in Walmart once. It was just so odd looking!

 

[mAlice]

Just because some of us find it odd, doesn't mean it is. If the kids still in diapers, what's the problem with it still nursing, whether it's breast feeding or bottle feeding. I've always thought it was odd to see a 2 or 3 year old walking around with a bottle in it's mouth, but no one would blink an eye at that. As long as she was being discreet, the airlines were out of line.

 

[jbeaverjr]

Got Milk????

 

[RoseRed]

Just because some of us find it odd, doesn't mean it is. If the kids still in diapers, what's the problem with it still nursing, whether it's breast feeding or bottle feeding. I've always thought it was odd to see a 2 or 3 year old walking around with a bottle in it's mouth, but no one would blink an eye at that. As long as she was being discreet, the airlines were out of line.

I agree that they were out of line, especially since she was discreet. I just think that 22 months is a long time to still breast feed, but that is just me. I tossed all bottles when Bug turned 1 and she graduated to sippy cups.

 

[mAlice]

I just think that 22 months is a long time to still breast feed, but that is just me. I tossed all bottles when Bug turned 1 and she graduated to sippy cups.

I agree, but just because it's what we do doesn't mean everyone has to. Gurl was off the bottle by 1 as well.

 

[camily]

I traveled on a plane when my son was 3 wks old. My pediatrician actually suggested I hold off feeding as long as possible so he COULD nurse on the plane. That way he would be swallowing and would be easier on his ears. Worked like a charm. He suckled himself right to sleep and made the flight a pleasant experience for everyone.

 

[BadGirl]

I don't see a problem with breastfeeding a 22-month old. Would I do it? No. But obviously it works for some families. And it was certainly wrong for the airlines to restrict access to her flight, particularly since she was being discreet. I should have breastfed longer, considering how expensive formula is and the hassle of cleaning bottles, having available water, etc., especially while traveling.

 

[crazysquid]

Was the kid sitting in his own seat and leaning over to breast feed

 

[gwa]

come on now, kid just wanted milk from the tap

 

[RoseRed]

I traveled on a plane when my son was 3 wks old. My pediatrician actually suggested I hold off feeding as long as possible so he COULD nurse on the plane. That way he would be swallowing and would be easier on his ears. Worked like a charm. He suckled himself right to sleep and made the flight a pleasant experience for everyone.

My daughters first flight was to California when she was five months old. I bottle fed her when taking off and landing. The breastfeeding thing didn't work out well for me.

 

[Nanny Pam]

The "binky" also bugs me.
I see kids, ( 2 & 3 year olds ) all the time, with a binky. It makes me sick. I think the parents need a

1 year for the bottle and 18 months on the binky.

 

[chernmax]

The "binky" also bugs me.
I see kids, ( 2 & 3 year olds ) all the time, with a binky. It makes me sick. I think the parents need a

1 year for the bottle and 18 months on the binky.

Sounds like someone had their "binky" taken away early...

 

[mAlice]

Sounds like someone had their "binky" taken away early...

Funny.