Time and place ladies, time and place...

[oneofsix]

Some mums subscribe to only feeding your baby if its hungry (probably a good thing given our obesity statistics)
And most mums can tell the hungry cry from another cry

+1 with slight adjustment
Some mums don't get the choice Funny thing about babies is that they have their own personalities and whilst some will take to a routine others wont. Also appointments and travelling times mean that feeds can't always fit in at home.

Maybe it was someone in a truck who spotted her, it is amazing the things you can see from a truck

Given the reported driving that went with the feeding it is also likely to be a passenger in a passing car took a good hard look to see what was going on.

[avgas]

Some mums subscribe to only feeding your baby if its hungry (probably a good thing given our obesity statistics)
And most mums will tell you they can tell the hungry cry from another cry

If they are worried about obesity they should stop feeding them after the age of 2. Its is almost impossible for babies to bulk up and keep that weight for the rest of their lives. Soon as they start moving they burn it like a rocket leaving orbit. Only reason for fat kids is lazy kids until the age of about 5. Then eating plays a part. If their still being breast fed then.....then mum has issues of their own.

Most mums will say the dumbest things. Claim to know the world then cry bloody mary when it doesn't go to their ideals. It took me to become a dad to realize most don't know anything. It amazes me the dumb stuff that is out there re: mothers advice on babies.

But then what would I know. My 4 month old now sleeps from 9pm til 7am, feeds regularly, had great weight/height, almost never cries and likes smiling and talking to people.
Bad parenting makes bad kids. They don't magically appear. Contrary to what most books say.

[oneofsix]

If they are worried about obesity they should stop feeding them after the age of 2. Its is almost impossible for babies to bulk up and keep that weight for the rest of their lives. Soon as they start moving they burn it like a rocket leaving orbit. Only reason for fat kids is lazy kids until the age of about 5. Then eating plays a part. If their still being breast fed then.....then mum has issues of their own.

Most mums will say the dumbest things. Claim to know the world then cry bloody mary when it doesn't go to their ideals. It took me to become a dad to realize most don't know anything. It amazes me the dumb stuff that is out there re: mothers advice on babies.

But then what would I know. My 4 month old now sleeps from 9pm til 7am, feeds regularly, had great weight/height, almost never cries and likes smiling and talking to people.
Bad parenting makes bad kids. They don't magically appear. Contrary to what most books say.

Arhh the wisdom of one that knows a single example At that age they wont be "worried about obesity" it will be more to do with personalities. If they are breast feeding then the risk of obesity is lowered anyhow.

[avgas]

Arhh the wisdom of one that knows a single example At that age they wont be "worried about obesity" it will be more to do with personalities. If they are breast feeding then the risk of obesity is lowered anyhow.

Hahaha, Nah did my training being an uncle for sometime until I was confident enough to have me own. Collecting all the good bits as I went.
Not really keen on breeding until you get it right. Figured I give the first one the best shot I have.

But its really scary what some mothers suggest to other mothers. Do this, don't do this.........that cry means......always........
If they sat down and actually treated the kid like a living thing rather than a puzzle I think their perspectives would change.

Your correct re: breast feeding / obesity. However most mothers these days are breastfeeding + formula. So it is possible for kids to gain weight. But I still think obese babies are a non-issue.

But to get back on topic. Women do have a right to breast feed. But it does concern me with these naturalist hippie types who simply think.
"Ahhhh great he is crying again, what an opportunity to flop out a boob again"
There is discrete breastfeeding (which you would hardly notice) and there is full-on both boobs out, bra-less wonders which should not be encouraged.
I don't care what your naturalist/midwife/sister said........its plain wrong.
Don't like it ladies - express a get your husband to feed. Plenty of other places you can go flashing your boobs. There are needs to be some form of compromise. I won't change my son on the tabletop in the mall, you won't shine your both your moons there.
Seem fair?

[nodrog:Me]

Taking a dump is perfectly natural too, but I bet if I'm busting and drop my pants in the middle of a mall and squeeze one out, nobody is going to say "oh look, its so nice seeing sombody who hasnt given up on their caveman roots".

Or mabye I could be discreet about it and shit in one of those planter boxes they have?

[rachprice]

If they are worried about obesity they should stop feeding them after the age of 2. Its is almost impossible for babies to bulk up and keep that weight for the rest of their lives. Soon as they start moving they burn it like a rocket leaving orbit. Only reason for fat kids is lazy kids until the age of about 5. Then eating plays a part. If their still being breast fed then.....then mum has issues of their own.

Most mums will say the dumbest things. Claim to know the world then cry bloody mary when it doesn't go to their ideals. It took me to become a dad to realize most don't know anything. It amazes me the dumb stuff that is out there re: mothers advice on babies.

But then what would I know. My 4 month old now sleeps from 9pm til 7am, feeds regularly, had great weight/height, almost never cries and likes smiling and talking to people.
Bad parenting makes bad kids. They don't magically appear. Contrary to what most books say.

They think that habits in early life in regards to feeding can lead to obesity in later life, not just the immediate effects

Most initially struggle, I think because of societies pressure to be the perfect ideal mother with the perfect/ideal child
You would be surprised at the maternal instinct and more often than not paediatricians will listen to mum even if the the presentation doesn't quite fit

Some babies do thrive off regular feeds, schedules and the like, other babies don't. I think thats rule number one on children - there is no one size fits all

I agree with the nuture>nature though

[Maha]

Or mabye I could be discreet about it and shit in one of those planter boxes they have?

...and if you water it regularly it might even grow...