How dare anybody tell me where I can feed my child! If my breastfeeding in public bothers anyone, maybe they should go eat in the toilet, which is where it was suggested i feed my son recently in a restaurant! HELLO, we are MAMMALS , the defining characteristic of our species is breastfeeding !

Layla, Laytown, Ireland

Recently a lady sat opposite us with a 8 wk old who she "hugged" to her & said 'At last that's him sorted'. Hubby was chatting away to her and afterwards asked me what she'd meant. I explained that she had started breastfeeding baby and he said 'when?'.He hadn't realised.Looking isn't compulsory!

Jackie, Tenterden, UK

Breastfeed on demand, because you and your baby know best (not some govm't officials). Children are MUCH healthier when allowed to breastfeed. Not just from the breastmilk, but from the mother and child bond. To compare that to peeing or pooing is ludicrous.

Louise, Worcester Park,

surprised britain is embaressed by breasts , just go out on a hot day most women show more than that anyway!

on the other hand it perfectly natural , like taking a pee or having a number 2 ....

can i do that in public then too???????

mountain out of a molehill really , nobody cares !

dougal smith, notlikeuwillprintthis, uk

I have discreetly fed my babies in public when required and have never been challenged although, living in Scotland for 5 years may have an influence. It is sad that where so much attention is now being placed on our future health that legislation is required to support woman in doing this.

Jennifer, Aberdeen, Scotland

Unfortunately the British people are still of the 'Benny Hill' generation where breasts, especially large ones, are either 'funny' or 'sexy'. Sadly their original function - to feed a baby - has become a filthier sight to these people than the blatant display of the breasts of a Page Three model.

wendy, belfast, northern ireland

I'm all for breast feeding, fed my son to 6 months - but can't think why women need to be doing it any time any place - is it because they don't want their lives disrupted by the baby's timetable, it has to fit in with them & not them with it?

sarah, france, france

I think it's a disgrace that the legislation only covers babies up to 6 months, when the current recommendations from the World Health Organisation are to breastfeed until at least two years. A step in the right direction, but not NEARLY far enough.

Naomi Tayler, Airdrie, Scotland

Trust the house of commons to be out of step and behind the times. That says it all!

Bobbie May, Reading, England UK

It is incredibly easy to breastfeed an infant in public inUK without most people knowing. It doesn't have to be a public display of flesh or a cringe-worthy experience for others. However, to Jayne in Sydney or others similar- to avoid blushing, giggling or grimacing (or indeed perving!) DON"T LOOK!

Emily, Provo, TCI

The Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act 2005 safeguards the breastfeeding of a child below 2 years of age (section 1(4)) in a public place, and not 'no age limit' as your story says.

Mike Dailly, Glasgow, UK

Some women asked me what I thought of this subject and I have to say it doesn't bother me in the slightest. It's perfectly natural.
They all found it disgusting.
Funny that.

Phill, Heswall, England

Incredible. Seems we've been treating breast feeding women like lepers. How backward we are! I didn't realise that the UK was so out of touch with humanity. I have lived in other countries where it's acceptable for women to do what's natural; breast feed their child when it's hungry, wherever it be.

John Mayfield, Cambridge,

Mothers should have these rights. So why the cut-off at six months?
I'll breastfeed my daughter who is two and a half where I please and I challenge anyone to charge me with indecency or public disorder! The very idea!

barbara, Ilkley, uk

Will blushing, giggling, vomiting, or involuntary grimacing count as harassment? Should we 'uptight prudes' (as we'll doubtless be called) cover our faces, lest our evident discomfort lands us in court? I think we need details on this one!

Janet, Sydney, Australia

Here in China, women have been free to suckle their babies all along. I'm glad to read that Britain is catching up! Next, a daily nap after lunch!

Zhu Bajie

zhubajie, Kunming, China