Just had to share this anecdote from today.
I always nurse my 9 month old at day care when I pick him up. Today the
infant and toddler class were combined at the end of the day as most kids are
picked up early on Friday.
While I was sitting down nursing, one of a toddlers wandered by looking
puzzled, he asked me "bottle?" I said no Josh is eating. Then another
toddler passed by. She asked me "what's that?" I said "boobie." She was
absolutely delighted with her new word "boobie." Her teachers also thought
it was a real hoot (they are very supportive and try not to feed Josh near to
pickup time). Many of the children in this setting have not been breastfed.
What a great opportunity to show them this is how babies are naturally fed.
I'm glad I have the opportunity to nurse in my daycare setting. Seems to be
the most reasonable thing to do. Besides it is also a great teaching
tool:-)!
Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD FAAP
Modesto CA