Breast milk ice cream: Royally gross, or fantastic idea?

by

Sara McGinnis

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Hungry for the latest news from the royal family? As the world waits for the Duchess of Cambridge to give birth to her and Prince William's second child the ambitious are churning out products in hopes of cashing in on royal baby fever, round two.

In anticipation of the arrival of a princess or second princess, The Licktators is launching a breast milk ice cream.

Victoria Hiley, a 30-year-old mother and breastfeeding advocate from Leeds, says the idea behind her product is to remind Kate Middleton and mothers everywhere of the benefits of breastfeeding. According to a a press release about the product, "And also how delicious breast milk is, whatever your age."

Yes, indeed, Royal Baby Gaga ice cream is made with real-deal breast milk that has been donated and screened in line with hospital standards.

A 500ml tub of Royal Baby Gaga will go for £19.99 (that's almost 17 oz at just over $30 for those of us stateside) and will be available in pink and blue tubs. All profits are to be donated to a breastfeeding charity.

"There was huge support from breastfeeding women for Baby Gaga ice cream in 2011, yet some politicians still stigmatize women for breastfeeding in public," Victoria explained.

"We thought the birth of a Royal baby was a great time to whip up support for mums and say that when it comes to ice cream this summer, breast is best. After all, what else would you give your young prince or princess?"

Seeing as how the breast milk ice cream will be available in London this summer, odds are pretty slims any of us across the pond will get our hands on any. Still, the question has to be asked...

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I think the idea is quite interesting, but I'm anticipating there will be some controversy over the whole idea. Namely, why isn't donated breast milk being given to babies (or someone) that need it instead of turned into a product?

I'm all ears

Your thoughts on breast milk ice cream?

Photos: Rex/REX USA

 

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