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JustaNewbie_2

f1re_cr4cker wrote: »

i think that t shirt slogan is pretty rude myself:
"I like my milk from mummy not just any old cow!"

Not only is it rude but it's quite an unfortunate choice of words, though it's meant to be a play on words related to formula. That's why I can't understand why any mum would put their child in it, the underlying words are that mummy is a cow (just not any old cow). Why does lactating have to be associated with cows anyway, it's a perfectly natural human function for women to lactate after birth. But wait a minute, that's what these t-shirts are supposedly trying to say, but actually doing the opposite.

jennie-flower

JustaNewbie wrote: »

Not only is it rude but it's quite an unfortunate choice of words, though it's meant to be a play on words related to formula. That's why I can't understand why any mum would put their child in it, the underlying words are that mummy is a cow (just not any old cow). Why does lactating have to be associated with cows anyway, it's a perfectly natural human function for women to lactate after birth. But wait a minute, that's what these t-shirts are supposedly trying to say, but actually doing the opposite.

Oops, I think you've misunderstood the slogan, the fact is that Artificial formula milk comes from a cow, whereas breastmilk doesn't.

JustaNewbie_2

jennie-flower wrote: »

Oops, I think you've misunderstood the slogan, the fact is that Artificial formula milk comes from a cow, whereas breastmilk doesn't.

No I haven't misunderstood it, I mentioned the reference to formula in my post . Read the slogan again,
"I like my milk from mummy, not just any old cow", as opposed to "I like my milk from mummy, not a cow".

sianf_2

JustaNewbie wrote: »

No I haven't misunderstood it, I mentioned the reference to formula in my post . Read the slogan again,
"I like my milk from mummy, not just any old cow", as opposed to "I like my milk from mummy, not a cow".

Oh, so it's just the fact you don't understand the humour?

I bought this t-shirt for my daughter 3 years ago now, and I will admit it was partly to stick my fingers up to the people who had told me it was disgusting to breastfeed, and the people who looked down at me for doing so. Luckily I had the guts and determination to breastfeed for over 2 years despite the narrow minded, formula pushing, people I was unfortunate enough to meet along the way.

So I highly recomend the site, breastfeeding mums sometimes get a rough time too, and it it can be the little things like the products on this site that make them smile and remind them of the benefits of breastfeeding that keep them going.

supersunshine

Blimey this has struck a nerve hasn't it. This is fab really as it proves how passionate we ALL are to bring our children up in the best way we can.

I can see why someone would want these t-shirts if they were shy and can't face standing up for themselves. I personally find a blunt response back if someone made a comment far more satisfying :-)

shed_head_2

Gosh, I didnt realise this thread had so many responses.

I am very pro breast feeding but more importantly and over riding the pro breastfeeding part of me. I campaign for education.

If a woman posesses un biased information and her choice to feed with breast milk substitute then she should be fully supported in that choice. I get frustrated when I talk to women and they didnt know that "baby milk" is cows milk.

If a woman is one of that minority who are not able to breast feed then she should be fully supported with any grief, guilt , or anxiety that situation may bring. She should also have access to information regarding the contents of artificial breast milk. Thus making an informed decision on which milk to choose for her baby. At this point in time there are a lot of claims made by the milk companies. Not always truthful as the recent fines for miss advertisement shows.

I often work with women who are pregnant or have just had their babies, they all want the best for their babies. I would like them to be empowered to make their own decisions about birth and parenting. How many times have I heard, it was the midwifes/health visitors/doctors fault. They told me to do it.

If they told them to throw the baby out the window I would hope they had enough sense to question and make up their own minds.