Does anyone else cringe at this word

[Ivan's Mom]

Hooter when referring to breasts. I cannot stand it! I really hate the name "Hooter Hider" for the breastfeeding cover. I think it is perverted, the term, and there is nothing perverted about breastfeeding. I feel it somehow sexualizes nursing babies.

[jbrickman]

Originally Posted by Ivan's Mom

I really hate the name "Hooter Hider" for the breastfeeding cover.

Me too.

[MerelyGod]

That's awful! What a dumb name. Of course, I think breastfeeding covers are kind of dumb products that also sexualize nursing by implying that it is something that needs to be hidden, so I guess maybe it is a fitting name?

[Ivan's Mom]

Yes, breastfeeding covers are a problem anyway, I agree. I do not like them, nor use them.

There needs to be a better name for them. "Hooter" such a gross word.

[Chamomile Girl]

Well, the lady who created the Hooter Hider company heard your pain and she changed the name to Bebe au Lait. So...now you don't have to be burdened with wearing something offensive.

I kind of like the hooter hider name better meself, but I'm crass like that.

[SpiderMum]

I don't find it offensive. I think that words only have as much power as you give them so I choose not to be offended by it. However, I think the name "hooter hider" is kinda tacky. I wouldn't use one anyway.

[Ivan's Mom]

Originally Posted by Chamomile Girl

Well, the lady who created the Hooter Hider company heard your pain and she changed the name to Bebe au Lait. So...now you don't have to be burdened with wearing something offensive.

I kind of like the hooter hider name better meself, but I'm crass like that.

I don't wear breastfeeding covers. So not a burden for me.
I am glad the name was changed, but it caught on big-time b/c that is the way I hear people referring to breastfeeding covers 98% of the time.

[BugMacGee]

Meh. I don't take things like that very seriously I guess.

[~girlsmum~]

I'm pretty literal here as I have 3 daughters, one of whom just turned 16, I have breasts, I don't do pet names or anything else for them.

[Romana]

I agree with the OP. Hooter's is about as booby-as-sex-object obsessed you can possibly get, and the connection for me is instant.

I much prefer the Bebe au Lait name, though I don't plan to ever use a cover.

[KristyDi]

Meh, very low on my list of things to care about. A tad tacky, but no a big deal IMO.

[LaLaLaLa]

I actually hate almost all pet names. Don't like Boob, Hooter, Knockers, Girls, etc. for breasts or any of the various names for penis or vagina, either.

I also don't like the term "make love," I think it's a bit silly, overly goo-goo romantic, and little kiddish. I use the much less romantic "have sex."

I also don't do smileys when I post; I feel self-conscious about using them.

Maybe I need to loosen up a bit.

[teale]

Originally Posted by Ivan's Mom

Yes, breastfeeding covers are a problem anyway, I agree. I do not like them, nor use them.

There needs to be a better name for them. "Hooter" such a gross word.

I'm very much the same, but then another girl in my LLL group brought up the point that for some women it's the difference between nursing and not nursing. I personally think there is nothing worse then a big blanket to draw more attention to you, but for some women, they are THAT self conscious, and if it will help them breastfeed their babies longer, then all the more power to those damn blankets.

Hate the name, though.

[nettieferg]

This is me.

Originally Posted by teale

I'm very much the same, but then another girl in my LLL group brought up the point that for some women it's the difference between nursing and not nursing. I personally think there is nothing worse then a big blanket to draw more attention to you, but for some women, they are THAT self conscious, and if it will help them breastfeed their babies longer, then all the more power to those damn blankets.

Hate the name, though.

Unfortunately, I have had issues with tension blocking my let-down, and I get that 'tense' feeling when I am being stared at (it makes me feel very creepy to be 'the show') ---

I use a Bebe au Lait in a muted color --- unfortunately, I still get stared at (which makes me mad), but I keep my eyes on my DD through the BAL collar -- after I let-down, I stare right back at people and they stop. Anyway, it is kind of a necessity for me right now (I have never been terribly extroverted)--

I look forward to 'not caring' and being able to relax in the open in the future (baby just turned 7 months). Right now my baby and me are the only ones I ever see BF in public w/wo a cover :-( (we live in Michigan) -- except when we go to Ann Arbor, there, I really don't use my cover, because people usually smile and walk by, or ignore us completely -- either way, Yea!! :-)

Oh, and when hubby is present, I don't much care either --- he is the stare-down KING!


ps- My SIL weaned at 9 months -- her son became too heavy for her to stand and BF him in bathroom stalls --- she says if she had known about the apron-style covers she would not have weaned until at least the 2nd year --- it was terrible for both of them (LO was high-need baby anyway, and forced weaning was extremely traumatic) -- but she is as introverted as they come; she got stared at ONCE and ended up crying & feeding in the toilet room.

[Ivan's Mom]

Originally Posted by nettieferg

ps- My SIL weaned at 9 months -- her son became too heavy for her to stand and BF him in bathroom stalls --- she says if she had known about the apron-style covers she would not have weaned until at least the 2nd year --- it was terrible for both of them (LO was high-need baby anyway, and forced weaning was extremely traumatic) -- but she is as introverted as they come; she got stared at ONCE and ended up crying & feeding in the toilet room.

That is so very very sad. Poor mama and baby.

[NettleTea]

Originally Posted by LaLaLaLa

I also don't like the term "make love," I think it's a bit silly, overly goo-goo romantic, and little kiddish. I use the much less romantic "have sex."

A resounding : to that!

And here I've been thinking that I was alone in those feelings.

I will add that I also find the term to be embarrassing and cringe worthy.

[Arwyn]

I hate all dimminutive names for breasts.

As for "make love", sometimes I make love with my partner, sometimes we have sex, and sometimes we do things I can't use the euphamism for here without getting in trouble over. Each phrase is useful because each implies a different tone to the act.

[NettleTea]

[momo7]

ummm yeah...it's gross. But I'm glad the owner of the company changed the name. I think covers are a great thing if you are self conscience about Bf in public. I always try to be encouraging to other mothers who are struggling with that. Its so very dis heartening to be afraid or apprehensive in a situation where you are trying to do the best you can.

[ananas]

I hate it, too, and you're right, totally not appropriate when it comes to to breastfeeding. :