ANOTHER reason why I love Breastfeeding and a few questions...

Babyshambelle · Mar 17th, 2010, 03:55 AM

We are going on holiday soon and I don't have to worry about taking bottles/formula/sterilising out there etc etc etc etc!

Couple of questions though...

1. Anyone know the attitudes to Breastfeeding in Majorca/Spain? Obviously I know one rule doesn't fit a whole country, but just if I could have an idea if its seen as rude in a restraunt/by the pool etc?

2. The water for her doidy/beaker....should I preboil it or buy bottled or what??

Anything else I might want to consider?

Thanks ladies xxx

lyre · Mar 17th, 2010, 04:37 AM

not sure about attitudes in spain. but the water should be pre boiled as bottled water can contain too much salt. have a good holiday x

Dragonfly · Mar 17th, 2010, 04:55 AM

Think outside the uk and America people are pretty ok about it as its more done. I do know in Brazil like 99% of woman breastfeed (random useless fact).

kerrie24 · Mar 17th, 2010, 08:35 AM

I bf my daughter at 7 months in ibiza and 18 months in mainland spain and nobody batted an eyelid.I think I saw more spanish women feeding their children than I see women over here doing it,and wherever you look on holiday,someone has their boobs out anyway hehehe.
I would buy bottled water then boil it just to be doubly safe.

Eve · Mar 17th, 2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonfly

Think outside the uk and America people are pretty ok about it as its more done. I do know in Brazil like 99% of woman breastfeed (random useless fact).

99% is amazing

I would do the boil the bottled water but other than that, I haven't a clue, have fun though!!

Dragonfly · Mar 17th, 2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by baby_maybe_825

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Originally Posted by Dragonfly

Think outside the uk and America people are pretty ok about it as its more done. I do know in Brazil like 99% of woman breastfeed (random useless fact).

99% is amazing

I would do the boil the bottled water but other than that, I haven't a clue, have fun though!!

I read that in a book I have and apparently they couldn't understand the idea of not breastfeeding and never heard of it. Its in the book "politics of breastfeeding" .

popular79 · Mar 17th, 2010, 11:31 AM

we to are going on holiday but to cyprus (dont know about views on BF) and i ask our health visitor about water etc she said to boil bottled water or only use evian as is has the closes mineral content to our water - also to make sure you drink plus plus amounts of fluids yourself to keep supply up due to increase heat at risk of dehydration.

enjoy your holiday - how old will your LO be when you go ? ours will be 15 weeks

Babyshambelle · Mar 17th, 2010, 16:22 PM

Brilliant ladies....thanks for this!

Dragon - I have read that too....its an amazing, inspirational and shocking book.
Pop - she will be 10 and a half months when we leave, 11 when we come back!!

Looking forward to two weeks of relaxing....no cooking, cleaning, washing pots or anything like that! Just bliss! xx

pinkclaire · Mar 17th, 2010, 17:26 PM

I'm going to costa del sol Spain end of July but my sister is only 3 and when she was being breastfed we went to the same place and noone battered an eyelid. Spanish are very family orientated, it's more likely to be other British people who cause a fuss!

pinkclaire · Mar 17th, 2010, 17:28 PM

Oh and ps I would boil bottled water and they sell nappies etc which are easy to get so don't worry about packing to much! Xx

ooh just saw your lo has a fluffy bum so probably not relevent but nevermind!

Mar 17th, 2010, 03:55 AM	#1
Babyshambelle Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,354	ANOTHER reason why I love Breastfeeding and a few questions... We are going on holiday soon and I don't have to worry about taking bottles/formula/sterilising out there etc etc etc etc! Couple of questions though... 1. Anyone know the attitudes to Breastfeeding in Majorca/Spain? Obviously I know one rule doesn't fit a whole country, but just if I could have an idea if its seen as rude in a restraunt/by the pool etc? 2. The water for her doidy/beaker....should I preboil it or buy bottled or what?? Anything else I might want to consider? Thanks ladies xxx

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kerrie24 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: uk Posts: 2,965	I bf my daughter at 7 months in ibiza and 18 months in mainland spain and nobody batted an eyelid.I think I saw more spanish women feeding their children than I see women over here doing it,and wherever you look on holiday,someone has their boobs out anyway hehehe. I would buy bottled water then boil it just to be doubly safe.

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popular79 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Posts: 51	we to are going on holiday but to cyprus (dont know about views on BF) and i ask our health visitor about water etc she said to boil bottled water or only use evian as is has the closes mineral content to our water - also to make sure you drink plus plus amounts of fluids yourself to keep supply up due to increase heat at risk of dehydration. enjoy your holiday - how old will your LO be when you go ? ours will be 15 weeks

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Babyshambelle Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,354	Brilliant ladies....thanks for this! Dragon - I have read that too....its an amazing, inspirational and shocking book. Pop - she will be 10 and a half months when we leave, 11 when we come back!! Looking forward to two weeks of relaxing....no cooking, cleaning, washing pots or anything like that! Just bliss! xx

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pinkclaire Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,619	I'm going to costa del sol Spain end of July but my sister is only 3 and when she was being breastfed we went to the same place and noone battered an eyelid. Spanish are very family orientated, it's more likely to be other British people who cause a fuss!

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pinkclaire Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,619	Oh and ps I would boil bottled water and they sell nappies etc which are easy to get so don't worry about packing to much! Xx ooh just saw your lo has a fluffy bum so probably not relevent but nevermind!

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