Can Breastmilk Cause Autism?

Augh! Writing that title almost made me gag. But a new article on the University of California, San Francisco site claims that neuroscientist Michael Merzenich has performed research that may make some leaning toward formula fulling tip over the edge. Merzenich tested newborn … [Read more...]

Ikea Banishes Breastfeeding Mom to Bathroom

A woman in the Red Hook, Brooklyn Ikea store reported being sent to the family washroom because she was breastfeeding publicly--though covered--in the store. She and her 6 ½ month old daughter then had to wait in line at this facility, causing the hungry babe to get very … [Read more...]

NY Passes Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights

New York state government finally got back to work and has passed a law to help encourage breastfeeding. Interestingly enough, the same week, a mother was pushed into breastfeeding in a family restroom at a Brooklyn Ikea store. (Maybe those lawmakers spent too much time … [Read more...]

Mamas Don’t Get Support for Feeding Formula

Many of the regulars at Eco Child’s Play chimed in to discuss a feminist’s disregard of breastfeeding. Breastmilk’s benefits don’t outweigh that of formula, she claims, or at least there are only tiny benefits. While almost 74 percent of babies in the U.S. are breastfed at … [Read more...]

The Breastmilk Benefits "Myth"

I consider myself a lactivist. I mean, if there is truly a place in the world for a woman who thinks that babies should be fed what nature made for them, instead of the breastmilk from a distantly related species. That means I know that breastmilk is simply better than formula. … [Read more...]