Ooh, no that is just plain wrong. You do not breastfeed someone else’s baby/child without their permission, especially when you understand very well that she is formula fed. Not okay.

You don’t breastfeed other peoples babies, period. Only in an emergency and the parent has to be ok with it. I wouldn’t keep that friend around anymore, especially because she didn’t understand how she hurt her friend.

The friend was in the wrong for doing that without asking. That being said, she could have not come clean and the mother wouldn’t have known. The friend was honest and it’s not like as a one off it will have a lasting effect. I do think she needs to forgive the friend.

She was out of line, you don’t breastfeed someone else’s baby without the parents knowledge. The only time this would ever be ok is if it was an absolute emergency and even still then call the parents first!

She was definitely out of line and I’d be upset too. You should not have to explain your decisions to anyone and should be respected. I hope she realises and apologises.

This best friend may have had good intentions but sure was crossing a line. She should have asked permission but also should respect the decision her best friend made in regards on how she wants to feed her baby

You shouldn’t breast feed anyones baby without their permission or if they have asked you. Personally I wouldn’t do it at all. I think the best friend crossed the line.

This doesn’t sound like a friend to me. I would feel exactly the same. She doesn’t have the right to make these sought of decisions. She has completely crossed a line and broken your trust.

She doesn’t sound much like a friend to disrespect and disregard your choices. She had no right to do that regardless of how she feels about.

This friend, was NOT thinking. Not thinking of her friends child or her friend. Firstly, now that baby has had breastmilk on the next feed he may wake fussy and wanting the breast instead of his bottle putting Mummy in a tough spot. Ultimately, the friend needs to put aside her own views and not judge her friend for going down the formula route. Her friend didn’t need her judgement or breast milk she needed her friend, her understanding and respect of her decision to formula feed.

That’s crossing a boundary as mum did not consent to this happening to bub. Not cool at all.

Friend overstepped! If you ran out of formula and your bub was hungry, then it would be understandable. But breastfeeding someone else’s baby just because you feel you are in the right and don’t agree with the mother’s choice.
Although I’m not sure why you feel the need to keep your reasons secret. And if you felt she would call you selfish for them then maybe she isn’t your best friend after all!

I definitely don’t agree with her doing it without consent, your child your decision

Agree – she overstepped the boundaries and I would be furious/upset too. Even with consent, I don’t think I could breastfeeding a friend’s baby – I’d much prefer to express and donate for them to feed. (Which I have done in the past).

I would also be very upset!

Geez over stepped, I’d be the same

We’ve said it before: consent is the critical issue here. Don’t breast feed someone else’s baby without consent. And don’t judge their choices.

Yikes! I would definitely be upset as well. It’s really not other peoples’ business what you choose in regards to feeding and I’m sure she would feel the same if she were in her friend’s shoes and wasn’t able to breastfeed.

She’s definitely overstepped the mark. He’s your baby and you left formula for him. She should not have breastfed him without your permission. End of story.