would you breast feed on a bus

[ghostspirit]

i was feeding my baby on the bus. some woman said i should not do it. i said he needs feeding its either i feed him or he screams.

[NotCitrus]

I managed to feed dd on buses (even in South London, though I agree the area round Elephant is full of very... odd... people). Trains are comfier though so ds and dd both got fed on those whereas on buses I'd usually get off and sit at the bus stop with more space.

The one time I really wanted to feed ds on a bus and didn't was in a rush-hour traffic jam in the City, I was standing and couldn't even get him out the buggy let alone ask for a seat and get to it (I could only feed with my right elbow sticking out, too), and it took forever to get to the next stop and escape. And no seats at the stop and crowded pavements with no-where to even sit on the ground. Finally found a M&S and leaned back on a display while sitting on the floor. Nice assistant advised that there are always chairs in the lingerie dept, or if I'd like a seat and privacy there's almost always a changing room free.

Actually it was tricky feeding 4mo dd on a motorboat as both of us were wearing lifejackets! And feeding her while running a mentoring session for teenage girls made me pretty self-conscious but given how little sex ed they'd got at their school, the more I could educate them on babies the better!

[DoctorShoe]

So angry on your behalf.

Feed away, op.

[keeptothewhiteline]

I would breastfeed anywhere- as long as the child had a right to be ther and it was safe.

I have breastfed in church at a funeral, in a plane, buses, libraries, school assembly, parks, museums, swimming pool, shops, cafes. in the street. If anyone has a problem it is their problem, not mine.

[Mehitabel6]

It would depend how many stops I was going.

[CuppaSarah]

Depends how bumpy the bus is and if they have teeth yet

[Nolim]

Yes, as long as you're not the one driving.

Lol

But yes i ihave bf in trains and would do it in a buss too.

[Royalsighness]

I used to when I got the bus, I would either get glared at for crying baby or glared at for breastfeeding so I chose to breastfeed instead

[Atenco]

Of I breastfed when my baby was hungry, on a bus or wherever.

[badg3r]

I bf on the bus (se London too) a lot, I'm the sling, I really don't see any problem with it. I'd just count yourself lucky you'll probably never see Rude Bus Lady again

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Well I wouldn't personally as I wouldn't breast feed. Just not something I'd feel comfortable in doing, but yes if the baby needs feeding. He needs feeding and it's perfectly legal and moral to breastfeed anywhere you need to.
That women is a closed minded idiot with far far too much to say.
And you're a fool to be answering to her. I'd have just gave her that MYOB Glare.
Also If she was telling you not to feed your baby. Then that to me says she advocates a child going hungry.

[MadgeMak]

You are right, she was wrong.

[TakeDeux]

Jealous of everyone who managed to make bf work in a wrap sling, as I just couldn't figure it out!

[futforbaby]

I feed my baby anywhrer

[elliejjtiny]

I would try and avoid it if possible. partly because of the jolting around. Partly because all my bus journeys are 15 mins max so I'd probably have to get off the bus mid feed.

[Clarella]

I think they passed a law in Sao Paola that it was illegal to stop/ restrict a mother from bf anywhere. Not helpful for here, but indicative of how unreasonable it is to tell someone not to feed their baby.

[Clarella]

Absolutely. Good on you for replying so confidently.

[TheRainInTheWoods]

Yes. I fed my babies everywhere.

My personal favourite was in the dentist's chair while having a scale and polish.

[AnImperialAffliction]

Yes I would. Done it plenty of times in the past. Hell I bf DD2 walking round Asda doing my shopping (DD1 was at nursery and due picking up so couldn't sit and feed). People just need to get used to it

[agapimou]

Babies should be fed whenever and wherever they require it. Just because some people get offended by seeing boobs used for their actual purpose does not mean your little one should go hungry. Ever.

I've taken to squirting milk in the direction of people that get offended by me breastfeeding in public, soon shuts them up

[cotswolds5]

Yes.

[Writerwannabe83]

YANBU

It's not so much an issue now as DS is 14m but when he was younger I would feed him anywhere he needed it.

[aprilanne]

i have never BF it was never my thing but i believe you should be allowed to where ever you feel the need .just ignore idiots in future

[MummyPig24]

I have fed on the bus, train and many other places, the best being the floor of the reptile house at London Zoo. If baby needs to eat, they need yo eat.

[kissmethere]

Yes if you can manage it. I have with baby in a sling, no one noticed.