Mom Confessions
When my kids were 5months and 18months, I took them to a pediatrician with a no food or drink allowed policy what-so-ever. Not in the waiting room. Not in the exam room. Reason given was "it's a pediatrican's office, some kids have FOOD ALLERGIES"
That ALSO meant my 18m/o couldn't drink his sippy cup, and 5m/o couldn't drink his bottle of formula. I got scolded for giving an INFANT his bottle. But guess what? Breast feeding is protected by law so THOSE infants could eat while they were there. Thoughts on this? Anyone?
Oh I never took my kids to that doctor again and it was the only time they ever went to this practice. :)
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I would have walked out and not wasted anymore of my time -
They don't want kids eating before their appointment. Part of the check up is them looking at their teeth, mouth, and throat. Some kids gag. If they've just been given something to eat, they could throw up all over the place.
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Wow, that's a crazy policy.
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seems like bullshit to me.
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so feed them before u go and after the apt -
Saving my spot so I can sit back and watch the mayhem.
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I agree.. I would have been so mad!
Quoting TaralynnStewart:
I would have walked out and not wasted anymore of my time
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Wow you couldn't give an infant its nourishment? They better had had a 30 second wait in the waiting room then!!!
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Find anoter doctor! -
I would have found a new doctor. No one is going to die if you feed your infant formula.