Woman: I Was Kicked Off Plane For Breastfeeding

I don't believe that the woman was kicked off for breast feeding. She was asked to leave for refusing an airline employee's request. In order for that child to have been breast fed, she would have had to have been out of her seat and not strapped in. This lady has made a comment that she always breast feeds her child on take off and landing because is calms the child. She clearly has no regard for the safety of that child and should be counter sued for not obeying safety regulations.
Did you breast feed her child on the next flight out?
I feel that this, like so many other law suits are just out to make a quick buck by suing a big company. She has a right to breast feed but other people also have a right to be offended by such a public display.
I think that this should be delcared a standoff and totally dismissed with no settlement.

It helps the kid's ears pop too

What parent would put an airline blanket on their baby, after the news reports of how dirty they may be?

She has a right to breast feed, period, whether other people are offended or not. Can you be removed from a flight if people are offended because you
chew with your mouth open or smack your food a bit?

The article does not mention that any other passengers were offended, anyway, but the law--and common sense and decency--dictate that she had a right to feed her baby. If people are offended, they can look away.

Not only do babies have a right to eat, but pediatricians recommend feeding your baby as planes take-off and land, to relieve pressure on their eustachian tubes.

Additionally, the article says the flight was preparing to leave, not that it was in the air or that the seatbelt light had been turned on.

Ann M wrote:

What parent would put an airline blanket on their baby, after the news reports of how dirty they may be?
She has a right to breast feed, period, whether other people are offended or not. Can you be removed from a flight if people are offended because you
chew with your mouth open or smack your food a bit?
The article does not mention that any other passengers were offended, anyway, but the law--and common sense and decency--dictate that she had a right to feed her baby. If people are offended, they can look away.
Not only do babies have a right to eat, but pediatricians recommend feeding your baby as planes take-off and land, to relieve pressure on their eustachian tubes.
Additionally, the article says the flight was preparing to leave, not that it was in the air or that the seatbelt light had been turned on.

What infant’s parent would be stupid enough to leave home, let alone go across county without a blanket for the baby?

Robbin Marks wrote:

It helps the kid's ears pop too

And to think I've wasted 35 years chewing gum. Sigh!

Ann M wrote:

What parent would put an airline blanket on their baby, after the news reports of how dirty they may be?
She has a right to breast feed, period, whether other people are offended or not. Can you be removed from a flight if people are offended because you
chew with your mouth open or smack your food a bit?
The article does not mention that any other passengers were offended, anyway, but the law--and common sense and decency--dictate that she had a right to feed her baby. If people are offended, they can look away.
Not only do babies have a right to eat, but pediatricians recommend feeding your baby as planes take-off and land, to relieve pressure on their eustachian tubes.
Additionally, the article says the flight was preparing to leave, not that it was in the air or that the seatbelt light had been turned on.

...Boeing and the FAA are working on a "Breast Feed Now/Cover that Breast" light...should see it soon on most jets...fer now, ta ta..

Coyote wrote:

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And to think I've wasted 35 years chewing gum. Sigh!

...I hear ya...they've experimented with a manual breast-feeding device for long-haul pilots to use during landing...it was soo successful, the pilots kept going around for another approach and landing...before the program was shut down, some pilots had to go thru a very lengthy and complicated weening program, while others quietly just sucked their thumbs for years...this is a very serious problem...baby's rights, what about pilot's rights...heck, what about fellow passengers' rights...should the not-used breast be shared with a suffering passenger...they have rights too...

Women breastfeeding should not be treated like crimnals. If it offends you then look the other way. Breastfeeding should be encouraged at all times since it to the benefit of the child and society.

Jan Wagner wrote:

I don't believe that the woman was kicked off for breast feeding. She was asked to leave for refusing an airline employee's request. In order for that child to have been breast fed, she would have had to have been out of her seat and not strapped in. This lady has made a comment that she always breast feeds her child on take off and landing because is calms the child. She clearly has no regard for the safety of that child and should be counter sued for not obeying safety regulations.
Did you breast feed her child on the next flight out?
I feel that this, like so many other law suits are just out to make a quick buck by suing a big company. She has a right to breast feed but other people also have a right to be offended by such a public display.
I think that this should be delcared a standoff and totally dismissed with no settlement.

First off, it is recommended that babies nurse on take-off and landing as that is the best way to avoid pressure building up and causing a painful earache in your baby. Have you had this happen to you before? It's terrible! I nursed my 5mth old on each leg of our flights when we went to visit my in-laws. It was a European airline, but for this airline children under 2yrs old typically fly on their parent's lap (same in the US, right? You dont have to buy a seat until 2yrs of age) and thus I had an infant seat belt that attached to my own. My daughter was required to be buckled, but she was able to be breastfed at the same time. I dont feel this is at all to make a quick buck, as you say. This is about mother's freedom to nourish their child when they want/need to. This woman was in the back of the plane, in a window seat with her husband sitting directly next to her, NO ONE could see her! This is seriously disturbing that people out there think this woman did anything wrong. I'd reject one of those scratchy, dirty airline blankets as well. I wont use them themself, and I certainly wouldnt put one on my baby.

a common misconception is that breast feeding helps babies equalize on the way up. pressure is decreasing on the way up. there is almost never trouble going up. the problems occur on descent as pressure increases. on short flights(and this was one) breast feeding on ascent harms the baby because they are frequently full and not ready to suck on the way down when they need the help, unless the baby in on a 30 minute feeding schedule. whenever a family with a young baby boards i give them accurate flight time info and the info i just wrote so they can plan feedings.

So, human milk contains antibodies, antibodies protect babies from disease. The antibodies in human milk coat the upper airway of the child and help protect the child from respiratory infections like the common cold and flu.(for more information see the CDC website). It is important for the health of infants that they drink breastmilk during any form of public transportation especially during cold/flu season.

Additionally airplanes are uncomfortable and scarry places for infants to be. Breastfeeding is the single most comforting activity for breast-babies. So the next time you're coughing and complaining about the crying baby on your commuter flight, suggest that the flight-attendant ask the mother to breastfeed her baby.

Robbin Marks wrote:

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What infant’s parent would be stupid enough to leave home, let alone go across county without a blanket for the baby?

80% of them.....

dylanmmmd wrote:

So, human milk contains antibodies, antibodies protect babies from disease. The antibodies in human milk coat the upper airway of the child and help protect the child from respiratory infections like the common cold and flu.(for more information see the CDC website). It is important for the health of infants that they drink breastmilk during any form of public transportation especially during cold/flu season.
Additionally airplanes are uncomfortable and scarry places for infants to be. Breastfeeding is the single most comforting activity for breast-babies. So the next time you're coughing and complaining about the crying baby on your commuter flight, suggest that the flight-attendant ask the mother to breastfeed her baby.

Boy, I need some breast milk, forget veggies!!

Bernard wrote:

Women breastfeeding should not be treated like crimnals. If it offends you then look the other way. Breastfeeding should be encouraged at all times since it to the benefit of the child and society.

How about, just licking?

MaPetiteHippopotame wrote:

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First off, it is recommended that babies nurse on take-off and landing as that is the best way to avoid pressure building up and causing a painful earache in your baby. Have you had this happen to you before? It's terrible! I nursed my 5mth old on each leg of our flights when we went to visit my in-laws. It was a European airline, but for this airline children under 2yrs old typically fly on their parent's lap (same in the US, right? You dont have to buy a seat until 2yrs of age) and thus I had an infant seat belt that attached to my own. My daughter was required to be buckled, but she was able to be breastfed at the same time. I dont feel this is at all to make a quick buck, as you say. This is about mother's freedom to nourish their child when they want/need to. This woman was in the back of the plane, in a window seat with her husband sitting directly next to her, NO ONE could see her! This is seriously disturbing that people out there think this woman did anything wrong. I'd reject one of those scratchy, dirty airline blankets as well. I wont use them themself, and I certainly wouldnt put one on my baby.

If i was Fench; I would drink a bottle of red wine on the way up; then chew a brie cheese on the way down; while making posters that say 35 hour work week, social security at age 55.

Let me guess, you're never been a parent... You're simply clueless as you also offer a very un-informed opinion and it would be in everyone's best interest if people like you would ask questions before giving useless answers. Sueing people for stupidity should go both ways lady.
First of all, infants are allowed to fly on your lap till they are 2yrs of age. After 2yrs of age you are required to purchase a seat. This child was only 22 mths old, obviously below 2 and was flying on the mother's lap. Therefore, where is the disregard for safety there when she is well within the bounds of the airline's requirements?? Where would she be strapped-in?? Second of all, nursing a child is a very natural thing and people who are offended by this act of nature just shows how far- removed we've become as a society. It's simply pathetic and values are clearly misplaced when porn is placed on a pedestal of sorts and breastfeeding a child is gross! I would not doubt that the flight attendant was displeased and offended by the nursing and for lack of better judgement, asked her to cover -up. The situation could have easily gotten out of hand as it did if the flight attendant took the woman's response personally. There are two sides to every story and unless you were there, you don't know exactly what transpired. Even if some part of the woman's breast was visible, she was further in and her husband was in the way of view too. From personal experience, you would have to be looking for something to complain about in this situation. What is the difference between this situation and a woman wearing a very revealing top. Did you ever see someone ask a person dressed like this to cover up on a plane? Perhaps you've never seen revealing tops but I have seen quite a bit in various situations.
In addition, the pediatrician will advise a nursing to nurse the baby on take off and landing because it helps with the ear popping. The pressure is imense for infants especially since they are so small. In general, nursing was found to be the most effective and only comfort that babies have for survival. Numerous studies have been done and essentially, nursing is like their "painkiller." Nature is at it's best here and if that isn't one perfect example, then it's more profound than I could have ever realized.
This whole situation is ridiculous and should have never happened. The flight attendant's request is ridiculous and there were many routes a good, well-trained attendant could have taken - clearly this one was not saavy. There's got to be more to this story but your whole issue with the woman disregarding safety is WRONG! Your assertions are WRONG

Jan Wagner wrote:

I don't believe that the woman was kicked off for breast feeding. She was asked to leave for refusing an airline employee's request. In order for that child to have been breast fed, she would have had to have been out of her seat and not strapped in. This lady has made a comment that she always breast feeds her child on take off and landing because is calms the child. She clearly has no regard for the safety of that child and should be counter sued for not obeying safety regulations.
Did you breast feed her child on the next flight out?
I feel that this, like so many other law suits are just out to make a quick buck by suing a big company. She has a right to breast feed but other people also have a right to be offended by such a public display.
I think that this should be delcared a standoff and totally dismissed with no settlement.

I'm married, and Lord God, we all know breasts exist, lady. However, I don't stick my breast in your face or your husbands, and forget the crap about me being insecure, I've heard it all. Take a bottle, it's a short trip, or take a blanket. I have enough decency to keep my chests non-exposed for you and your family, have enough consideration to do that for me and mine. Enough. Let's all stick our boobs in George Bushs' face, for family values, and let's see how Laura likes it!

dylanmmmd wrote:

So, human milk contains antibodies, antibodies protect babies from disease. The antibodies in human milk coat the upper airway of the child and help protect the child from respiratory infections like the common cold and flu.(for more information see the CDC website). It is important for the health of infants that they drink breastmilk during any form of public transportation especially during cold/flu season.
Additionally airplanes are uncomfortable and scarry places for infants to be. Breastfeeding is the single most comforting activity for breast-babies. So the next time you're coughing and complaining about the crying baby on your commuter flight, suggest that the flight-attendant ask the mother to breastfeed her baby.

With the blanket!

Just An Observer wrote:

I'm married, and Lord God, we all know breasts exist, lady. However, I don't stick my breast in your face or your husbands, and forget the crap about me being insecure, I've heard it all. Take a bottle, it's a short trip, or take a blanket. I have enough decency to keep my chests non-exposed for you and your family, have enough consideration to do that for me and mine. Enough. Let's all stick our boobs in George Bushs' face, for family values, and let's see how Laura likes it!

...I talked with President Bush while he was aboard Air Force One today. He has appointed me as the Presidential Envoy for Facial Boob Sticking...much like term-limits, I have been forced to set strigent BS Limits...must be of-age to of-age+14 years...must be in Presidential Fitness Council weight limits...must submit picture that meets new Presidential FBS standards (which will be set upon receipt of said pix)...thought my life of public service was over...but my country calls for my talents but one more time...I serve at the pleasure of the President...I love this country!

...thanks for your service to our country SL...