"Just give that baby a bottle"

[elvislives2012]

"It's supposed to be better for them but I was breast fed, so was my sister and my son and we've all got allergies!"

What do u say in reply to this?!!! Aside from "piss off!"

When I'd stopped laughing I'd just change the subject for fear of saying something regrettable!!

I like the "can I just make a note of your telephone number please? It'll come in useful when I have other parenting choices to make that I can't possibly make on my own..."

Seriously, I would ignore if it is someone you rarely see and take them off your Christmas card list If it is family/close friend, I would remind them that there is research based evidence that breastfeeding lowers the chances of allergies and other illnesses such as ear and chest infections. Whilst their experience is valid to them, it is ony anecdotal.

italic fail

Just look at them blankly and ask, "And why on earth would I do that?". Wait for them to stumble over their words for a suitable answer.

The plural of anecdote is not data

"Thank you for sharing the results of your extensive scientific research".

It's so irritating!! But it's from my in laws and don't want to be rude but I love the responses, they don't sound rude at all. Thank goodness I didn't see them that much when u first started BFing.

I'd stick with piss off

'Well, you know, the picture is very different on a population level, whatever individuals' experience might be'

I like the blinded by science route!

I may punch the next person who says that to me! Still in pain at 21 weeks after serious tongue tie and other issues! But she won't/can't take a bottle despite trying for 15 weeks! Telling me it will solve all my problems is driving me crazy.