On Applebee’s Nurse-In Watch
September 5, 2007 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism, breastfeeding, nursing in public
The latest mainstream press about the Applebee’s nurse-ins contains a statement from Thomas and King, the owner of the Kentucky franchise in which a breastfeeding mother was asked to cover up:
Thomas & King is proud that, every day, dozens of mothers breastfeed their children in our restaurants. We are known for providing a safe and hospitable environment for all families. Our policies regarding breastfeeding are consistent with the laws of the states in which we operate.
While we believe our actions are consistent with creating a pleasant dining experience for all of our guests, we always welcome opportunities to learn and are treating this situation as such an opportunity.
Did anyone else notice a distinct lack of apology or admission of wrong-doing there? Thomas and King and Applebee’s certainly have a lot to learn. This Saturday they will hear from hundreds of breastfeeding advocates across the country. By my count there are nurse-ins planned for at least 61 Applebee’s locations in 31 states. Take a look at the updated Google Map of all the nurse-ins!
Hog wash this lady is no lady , funny how she just happened to have a copy of the law in her purse, can you say set up? she should be ashamed. I have 5 children all were breast fed babies , This lady just wanted attention and she got it, I have been to Applebee’s 2 times in the past while women were breastfeeding this is just hogwash.. I live in southern KY and this woman should be ashamed , I just love that she had that copy of the law in her purse hahahahah AND to beat it all this happened IN JUNE!