[California74]

It seems common courtesy if you're breastfeeding is to have a blanket covering the baby and chest. The story doesn't explain whether she was letting it all hang out or not, but if she was, I don't blame the customer for being uncomfortable.

Otherwise, what is a mother supposed to do? Feed the baby in the filthy restroom? I think not!!

[SarahW]

I never breastfed in public, but I have no problem with other mothers doing so. I think the blanket over the babies head thing is stupid.... why should the baby have to suffocate under a blanket? A top with special openings is discreet enough.

This mother wasn't necessarily putting on a show, or noticed because she was indiscreet.

Sometimes the baby makes sucking noises, and with a baby in front of you, folks just figure out what is going on. There are still idiots in the world who are squeamish at the very idea of such an act being carried out in their presence. Enlightened folks simply pretend not to notice.

[Prodigal Son]

It seems common courtesy if you're breastfeeding is to have a blanket covering the baby and chest.

Do you put a blanket over your head when you eat?

[Lucy Lake]

what is a mother supposed to do?

Could she have stayed home for twenty more minutes? Or if she was headed home after an appointment, could she have fed the baby in the quiet and privacy of her car/SUV, then gone into Burger King?

[July 4th]

Otherwise, what is a mother supposed to do? Feed the baby in the filthy restroom?

Hey, she's already feeding it in the Burger King!

By the way, I think it's time to invoke the grade school rule: Don't give food away unless you've brought enough for everyone.

[maxwell]

what is a mother supposed to do? Feed the baby in the filthy restroom?

Aw, feed the kid catsup. Get him started early.

I don't see what the big deal is. I don't have problems with people breast-whipping. Unless...