To Donna S-Martin,

I have never heard of anything so ridiculous in all my life.

I would confront the caregivers and find out what the problem is.  They are
happy to change many diapers, full of germs, and yet, they are afraid to
touch breastmilk? Excuse me? Am I missing something here?

 What is the documentation behind this decision? This is ridiculous, since I
think you have a right to feed  your child any way you please.  Since there
is a relationship between artificial nipple use and early weaning, I think
that this is a ludicrous rule. You might consider finding a more flexible
and knowledgeable source of childcare, if this issue cannot be worked out to
your liking. And, to spring it on you that way.? Awful. You are not weird or
strange to be nursing a one year old either. To the contrary..

Kathleen

Kathy Dettwyler, GO get 'em.

Kathleen

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