This is personal but breastfeeding related and would so appreciate any  
suggestions for handling the following situation.  My daughter is  exclusively 
breastfeeding my 4.5 mos old grandson as well as attachment  parenting him.  
Her older son, six yr, is having a school  presentation/picnic in lieu of 
kindergarten graduation in a couple of weeks and  she's been informed by his 
teacher that siblings are not allowed to  attend.  She spoke with the 
teacher and the principal explaining her  situation of having a nursing baby who 
has not been separated from her, does not  take a bottle and who is in-arms, 
and needs to be with her.  She also  stated her older son would be 
devastated if she were not there.  The  principal said the no siblings rule is a 
district wide one and no exceptions  could be made.  My dd politely pointed out 
(though seething inside) that  she understood that a sibling running around 
could be disruptive but her little  one is worn on her body in a wrap or 
sling and if fussy, nursing quickly calmed  him.  She is upset not only due to 
her personal situation but also on the  principle of disregard for family 
and the needs of an infant.  
 
She does have a grandma (me) who will save the day and be in the parking  
lot with baby so he has access to mom prn, but for future happenings and even 
 classroom functions or help this seems to need to be addressed.  Liability 
 issues also were brought up by the principal and I told my dd to offer to 
sign a  waiver.  Any suggestions on how to or if to pursue this? Thanks in  
advance.
 
Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Brewster, NY

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