Thank you for Nursing in Public Printable Cards

[prettyfnmess]

Hi all, I just wanted to share these with you, I made them today to give on my blog:

http://kindovermatter.blogspot.com/2...in-public.html

It's a Printable PDF that has 8 cards- 4 thank yous & 4 summarizing BF laws.

Enjoy! :

[frontierpsych]

ha, pretty cool! I don't see NIP as much here as I did in Hawaii (I know a lot of moms here nurse, but I think most of them use covers or bottles in public) but I'd totally hi five someone if they handed me one of these. Couldn't see myself giving them out though, unless someone was breastfeeding particularly non-challantly. I think a lot of women I see here would be embarrassed that I noticed they were nursing, or that's the vibe I get, unfortunately.

[limabean]

I have weirdly conflicting feelings about those cards. On the one hand, they're really nice, and it's nice to share solidarity with other nursing mamas, and the people who give them out have nothing but the best of intentions and that's wonderful!

On the other hand, I think I might feel sort of patronized if someone gave me one. That might be irrational, but it'd sort of feel like the person was patting me on the head and making it seem like they're the big NIP expert and I'm just a timid, unknowledgeable mama who was brave enough to test the NIP waters this one time or something.

I know that's not AT ALL the intent, and I think overall it's a really nice thing to do ... does anyone else understand my crazy thoughts?

[listipton]

Originally Posted by limabean

I have weirdly conflicting feelings about those cards. On the one hand, they're really nice, and it's nice to share solidarity with other nursing mamas, and the people who give them out have nothing but the best of intentions and that's wonderful!

On the other hand, I think I might feel sort of patronized if someone gave me one. That might be irrational, but it'd sort of feel like the person was patting me on the head and making it seem like they're the big NIP expert and I'm just a timid, unknowledgeable mama who was brave enough to test the NIP waters this one time or something.

I know that's not AT ALL the intent, and I think overall it's a really nice thing to do ... does anyone else understand my crazy thoughts?

I get it But I also think that we should take the moment to leave a positive impression. Think about how excited we all get when we see a positive nursing story posted here. It really does make a difference

[mamabadger]

Originally Posted by limabean

I have weirdly conflicting feelings about those cards. On the one hand, they're really nice, and it's nice to share solidarity with other nursing mamas, and the people who give them out have nothing but the best of intentions and that's wonderful!

On the other hand, I think I might feel sort of patronized if someone gave me one....

I had more or less the same thoughts. I printed up a set of them and put them in my purse, but I have not decided yet if I will actually give any out.

[mjg013]

I have a group of friends and whenever we meet somewhere it's like a nurse-in everywhere we go. There were 5 of us nursing at the park last week all at the same time. I'm sure we made quite an impression on those around us. But, when I'm out and about alone or just with my family I never see anyone NIP. I don't know if I just don't notice or what. Maybe if I carried cards with me it would make me more aware. I know it's always nice to get positive comments when I'm NIP. I get them quite often.

[krystyn33]

Great cards, OP.

I'm in the early stages of starting a club for nursing moms to meet at various public venues/establishments. Good way to make friends and support one another and reduce the invisibility of breastfeeding.

[xelakann]

Originally Posted by limabean

I have weirdly conflicting feelings about those cards. On the one hand, they're really nice, and it's nice to share solidarity with other nursing mamas, and the people who give them out have nothing but the best of intentions and that's wonderful!

On the other hand, I think I might feel sort of patronized if someone gave me one. That might be irrational, but it'd sort of feel like the person was patting me on the head and making it seem like they're the big NIP expert and I'm just a timid, unknowledgeable mama who was brave enough to test the NIP waters this one time or something.

I know that's not AT ALL the intent, and I think overall it's a really nice thing to do ... does anyone else understand my crazy thoughts?

Yes this exactly. The card is really nice and well-worded though.

[limabean]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels that way -- I felt so bad typing my earlier post! If someone handed me one, I would happily accept it in the spirit in which it's intended, which is kindness, solidarity, and a desire to increase awareness, but I'd feel that silly little twinge of "Hey, I do this all the time lady!"

[kriket]

you should tape them to water bottles. No nursing mother can turn down water!!

Even if I felt patronized over the card I would be distracted by how happy I was to have more water. I swear I never have enough, no matter how much I bring!

[BellaRose0212]

Thanks! I honestly have never seen any random women breastfeeding in public. I have seen the women from my conscious parenting meetup group and myself, that is it. But I will carry these in case I ever do!

[liliaceae]

Originally Posted by limabean

I have weirdly conflicting feelings about those cards. On the one hand, they're really nice, and it's nice to share solidarity with other nursing mamas, and the people who give them out have nothing but the best of intentions and that's wonderful!

On the other hand, I think I might feel sort of patronized if someone gave me one. That might be irrational, but it'd sort of feel like the person was patting me on the head and making it seem like they're the big NIP expert and I'm just a timid, unknowledgeable mama who was brave enough to test the NIP waters this one time or something.

I know that's not AT ALL the intent, and I think overall it's a really nice thing to do ... does anyone else understand my crazy thoughts?

I know exactly what you mean. I'd also be concerned that the mama might not be totally comfortable with NIP and would be embarrassed. Also, it seems kind of....impersonal. Like, if the mama was at ease enough with NIP to appreciate the card, why not just talk to her instead of handing her a card?

I like the idea of handing out a card with BF laws on it though, but I'd talk to the mama first before giving her the card.

[aurora_skys]

I can see how the card could be interpreted as patronizing or condescending but I for one would be over the moon if I got one of these! I love for people to see that Im nipingand it's so rare for me to recieve positive acknowledgement... I just think it would be great

[star*mora]

i really like the cards

i think the intention of giving a nursing mama a card with such positive words would surely outweigh any idea that they are somehow patronizing.

especially at this stage, with nursing a 26mth old, i'd love to be given that kind of card from a stranger. at this point, i often only find support from other longer-term nursing mamas.