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Brooklyn McKnight shared photos of herself breastfeeding her son Archie in public to challenge criticism of public nursing
The influencer, known for her YouTube channel with twin sister Bailey, has over 7 million subscribers since 2010
Brooklyn welcomed her first child in 2025 and described motherhood as a beautiful and empowering experience
Brooklyn McKnight is slamming critics who called her out for breastfeeding in public.
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the influencer and mom, 26, shared a few photos on her Instagram of herself breastfeeding her 21-month-old son Archer “Archie,” whom she shares with husband Dakota Blackburn.
“Saw something recently that talked about how women shouldn’t breastfeed in public, and I personally couldn’t disagree more,” McKnight said in her caption. “Feed your babies wherever and however you want!!”
“It’s the most natural thing, and I’ve never felt more feminine than when I’m nursing,” she continued. “Anyway, here are some photos of me BF in public places just to give the middle finger to that side of the internet🫡.”
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Brooklyn known as one-part of the YouTube account Brooklyn and Bailey, which she shares with her twin sister Bailey McKnight. The channel has amassed over 7 million subscribers since 2010.
In January 2025, Brooklyn welcomed her first baby with husband Blackburn, announcing the exciting news on her joint Instagram with Bailey.
In the photos, Brooklyn could be seen sitting in a bathtub and holding her newborn baby as her husband gives her a kiss on her forehead. She also shared other photos from her home birth, as well as sweet snaps with her baby boy as the newly-minted family of three sat together in bed.
“Motherhood is beautiful,” Brooklyn wrote in her caption.
Bailey also shared an update on her Instagram Stories for their followers. “Thank you all for the kindest words of encouragement and sweet messages!” she said.
“Baby and Brooklyn are doing amazing — we are all just soaking in the newborn snuggles and learning as we go! Going to take a little more time but will be back soon to give y’all all the updates 🫶 -Bailey.”
Brooklyn revealed that she was expecting her first child in a video hours after the sisters told fans one of them was pregnant without saying who. In it, Brooklyn took a pregnancy test at the encouragement of her husband.
The video jumped to the eight-week mark of Brooklyn’s pregnancy and she told viewers she was headed for her first ultrasound and looking forward to seeing the baby. For the doctor’s appointment, Dakota wore a “Dad Club” hat and proclaimed, “I’ve been waiting for this day!”
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