Quote From: mommyof5I have 5 kids and I don't want them to see bottlefeeding. I have spent a lot of time breastfeeding them only to be undermined by our bottlfeeding culture that pushes bottlfeeding. It is heart wrenching to me to see them play with their dolls by bottlefeeding them. I don't allow baby bottles in the house and they are still influenced by toys, tv, friends and the public.
And the only time I pump is to collect milk for donation to a milk bank. Donor milk saves lives.
I find this to be really sad. While you have breastfed your children was a good choice for you and your babies, you don't need to be so harsh towards bottles. Not all mom's can breastfeed for so many reasons. If you have a daughter, what if she grows up and is unable to breastfeed? It is good to know that their are options.
Breastfeeding and bottle feeding alike each offer different advantages. Each mommy has that choice to make. Neither choice is wrong.
My daughters always pretended to breastfeed as that is what they saw from our relatives. I never breastfed,but certainly didn't see anything wrong with my daughters knowing that breastfeeding is indeed a great option.
Education is the key.
