Breastfeeding on Sesame Street
Sesame Street turns 40: Segments promote breastfeeding over the years
http://www.examiner.com/x-29156-Minneapolis-Breastfeeding-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Sesame-Street-turns-40-Segments-promote-breastfeeding-over-the-years
“One well-known clip from 1977 features a mother named Buffy and her infant son, Cody. While she nurses her baby, Buffy explains to Big Bird why some mothers feed their babies at their breast. ‘He likes it because it’s nice and warm and sweet and natural; it’s good for him. And I get to hug him while I do it!’”
Sesame Street – Buffy Nurses Cody
“The original clip (see below) was aired in the mid-1980s and briefly shows a mother breastfeeding her baby at approximately the 1:10 mark. This segment was updated for the 21st century and, sadly, the breastfeeding clip was replaced with that of a baby being bottle-fed.”
Sesame Street – You’re My Baby (original version)
“The most recent video promoting breastfeeding on Sesame Street is also from the 1980s and shows the popular character Maria nursing her (very covered up) daughter. Like Buffy in the first video, Maria explains why she enjoys breastfeeding her baby. ‘I like feeding her this way [at the breast] the best; it’s natural, it’s good for her, and I get a chance to hug her some more!’”
Sesame Street – Maria breastfeeds
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How great! I never got into Sesame street, so i wasn’t even aware they had such clips. Good for them. Thanks for sharing!
So great to hear from you Sharon. My youngest three children never watched Sesame Street either. These are OLD clips before you were born, I think!