breastfeeding

[meloweenie]

I plan to bf my second due in June its a boy. My husband thinks that it would be inappropriate to feed him in front of our 4 year old daughter.  How do I explain breastfeeding to her?? How do I get him over the fear of our daughter knowing things? He hates it that she knows the word boobs and vagina. She needs to know these things.

[mommylovedby4]

I openly breast fed in front of our girls and explained that is the way mommies feed their babies and that it is very natural and the best food to help babies to grow. They didn't seem confused about it and would sometimes pretend to breast feed their dolls. I want them to grow up knowing that breasts are more than a sexual object and not ever be ashamed or embarrassed to breast feed their kids someday. Your husband should be proud that you are choosing the healthiest option for your baby. Good luck momma

[jessicaaat]

I completely agree, breastfeeding is more than normal, & is not something that you should try to hide from your daughter. I've noticed most parents worry about how to explain things to their children, whereas the child usually doesn't think anything is wrong in the first place! if you act like something is inappropriate, that's how they will take it. if you act like it is normal, that's how they will take it as well.

[canadiana]

If anything breastfeeding is literally the only reason you have breasts. Just because they've been fetishised as symbols of female sexual potential, does not mean that they should not be used for their actual function. You should be open and honest with your daughter, so that she doesn't grow up feeling ashamed of her body, and feeling like her breasts belong to someone else as fetishised objects.

[NewMommyRissa81]

Not Being Mean Or Anything, Cause I Completely Understand His Train Of Thought, But He Needs To Get Over It!! It's Not A Big Deal, She Already Knows What Boobs Are So Why Not BReastfeed?? She Sees Your Boobs All The Time Lol She's Your Daughter & Yes, She's His Little Princess!!! <3 That Won't Change!! :)

[MomOfKjKupkakeAndHunnibunn]

Breastfeeding is natural and the baby's needs should come before his ridiculous fears.

[KieaRai]

Am I to assume he will keep her from watching puppies or kittens feed if she ever gets in that situation? Will he cover her eyes and complain that it's not proper? As much as humans like to disagree with this fact, We. ARE. Animals. It's a natural thing for us to do and I agree with canadiana. Your daughter should not miss out on an important lesson about her body just because your hubby doesn't know what's really going on. Honestly, I'd sit them both down for a lesson because it sounds like he needs it just as much as your daughter. They both need to know that it's not something to be afraid of or covered up so they can both respect the female body more.