Breastfeeding and games!

[feeb]

Well DH sent me a link that he thought was very helpful to me!!!

so lets see how true this is among BB??

Slashdot | Video Game Use Linked To Breast Feeding

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

The article for those who can't click:

In order to demonstrate the ridiculousness of some recent studies which grabbed media headlines by claiming "links" between video games and all sorts of negative behavior (such as violence and the lower-quality relationships), Ars Technica's Ben Kuchera did an experiment of his own: "I started calling people I knew, and I asked if they had one or more video games in the house. Then I asked if they breast-fed their children. To my great shock, most answered 'yes' to both. One couple I contacted switched to formula after their child's birth, and told me that they didn't play video games. The data, based on my first round of calls, was conclusive: if you play video games, you are much more likely to breast-feed your children. You're probably ready to shoot five thousand holes in my argument. ... I did my job though, and you clicked on the headline." He goes on point out flaws in media reports and legislation involving such claims.

Very interesting! How many people play video games whilst BFing? I know it's all supposed to be wonderfully bonding but when your baby is sleeping and suckling for an hour it's a great way to get some me-time!

[feeb]

its not actually meaning playing while feeding at same time!!!

[Arimeh]

We have a playstation and a wii - but never play them - and we bottle feed here.

Although I suspect that has to do with the lack of spare time having 2 kids does to your life, rather than what we shove in the bub's gob

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

Ah OK, so I'm the only one who does that then LOL.

I only get to play now if DS is in bed or I'm on the train... but I'll be playing and feeding should I ever have another! Maybe because DS will be at school by then and I'll have a lot of time without him.

[LimeSlice]

pmsl...classic...and very well illustrated point.

Did you read the comments on the site from other readers - hilarious!