Dear Lactnuts, I was returning an item at a big discount store on Sun. The high school kid at the desk noticed my "Ask Me About Breastfeeding" button and asked if I knew anything about breastfeeding. Me: Why yes, what would you like to know? Him: Is it really milk? Me: yes. All mammals make milk for their young. cows make cow's milk, sheep make sheep's milk, monkeys make monkey's milk, whales make whale's milk and humans make human milk. Him: Is it warm? Me: yes, it's the same temp as the inside of your mouth. Him: Does it taste the same? Me: No, not quite. But, it's better for human babies. Breastmilk has different nutrients. Him: How do you feel about women nursing in public? Me: All babies need to be fed when they are hungry. It's perfectly normal for a mother to nurse her baby wherever and whenever he is hungry. Him: Oh! Me: thanks for asking questions! Hopefully, he might think about his children being breastfed! I was just amazed that he was even able to ask a breastfeeding question! My 2 y.o. who just weaned asked if we could "buy more breastmilk." Johanna Berger, LSW Breastfeeding Counselor Bala Cynwyd, PA ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]