breastfeeding and flying

[juice]

with the law changed in scotland that no one can tell a mother feeding her child to move somewhere else. how does it work when flying abroad. not that it would bother me really, as if anyone anywhere tried to prevent me from feeding my child, they would soon know about it. i was just wondering if you would have to move if asked.
ta xxx

[Blondeinlondon]

where would you move to on a plane?

[juice]

the tiny weeny toilet or sit beside the captain???

[Tatties]

There is no law saying you must move if someone asks you.

[prettybird]

Never has a problem on a plane. Flew 4 times with ds when I was breast feeding - to Greece at 11 months and then to SOuth Africa at 13 months (kept going beyond 12 months specifically to be able to feed him while travelling)

Think the other passengers would much prefer a quiet (feeding) baby, to a squalling unhappy baby - especially as there is nowhere else "to go"!

[Lilliput]

I think it is disgraceful a law had to be passed in the first place,a mother should be allowed to breastfeed her CHILD anywhere she feels comfortable. The confined space of a plane is tricky but if you need a little more privacy what about draping something over the baby and your breast.

[PiccadillyCircus]

I breastfed DD on the plane to and from Spain last week. Don't think anyone noticed to be honest.

[LipstickMum]

Do you mean, if you are on a plane and someone objects to you feeding, where would you move to? I've bf a lot on plane's no-one objected, I don't think anyone noticed. If anyone had said anything I don't think I would have moved. As you say Juice, where is there to go?? The flipping toilet? Find me a seat in Business or First and I'll happily go

[Tatties]

I really can't see anyone asking you to move, I think the air stewards prefer you to stay put! Other passengers can't really see what you're doing if they're sat down anyway. I haven't had a problem bf on a plane. No-one batted an eyelid.

[Tatties]

But yes I would happily upgrade so I could feed ds in comfort

[SoupDragon]

Tell them to bog off. Besides, the chances of anyone being able to see what you're doing in any great detail are very small.

Quite frankly, I think the instances of people being asked to move anywhere for breastfeeding are few and far between compared to the instances where no one bats an eyelid or complains.

[NotQuiteCockney]

I have bf on ... 12 flights? I think. Nobody has ever said anything. To and from Canada, US, Mexico, Spain, Cyprus.

As everyone else says, a) they can't see anything, and b) they'd rather have happy and bf than unhappy and crying.

I think, if anyone objected, the flight attendants would try to move them, rather than you, iyswim.

The lack of hassle with bf and travel is one of the thousand reasons I breastfeed. The idea of having to make sure you have enough presterilised bottles and formula for a flight gives me the wiggins. I have a hard enough time remembering both kids, passports, nappies, clothes etc etc.

[sweetkitty]

Have breastfeed on loads of domestic flights in the UK have never once been challenged about it was always ready for it.

Read somewhere it's good for their little ears the sucking action, welcome to the other mile high club

[ruthydd]

As sweetkitty says, breastfeeding for take-off and landing is the best way of stopping their ears from popping. So if any-one complains, ask if they would prefer a screaming baby and suggest they watch the film instead!

I'd put money on no-one noticing let alone complaining, particularly if you get a window seat.

Have a nice trip!

[abbevillemum]

i'm off to switzerland in a fortnight with my 10 week old little girl. has anyone had experience with/tips for breastfeeding in switzerland/on ski trip? i'm curious as to how it will be received
thanks