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Are you aware that Motrin (the pain reliever) recently ran (and pulled) advertisements that were controversial?

Recently, the pain relief medication, Motrin, ran an online ad on the company’s website. It was about “baby wearing” — i.e. carrying a child in a sling or a wrap, rather than pushing them in a stroller or carrying them in your arms. 

Moms did not respond well to the ad. They were offended that Motrin suggested that they carry their babies as a "fashion accessory" and that it was not necessarily good to carry their babies around.  Clearly the point of the ad was to show that carrying your baby might cause back pain and that Motrin should be your solution.

Motrin responded by pulling the ads.  We were curious how many people actually were aware of this?  Were you aware?  What was your take on this?

Yes (9.8%)

No (90.2%)

Are you aware that Motrin (the pain reliever) recently ran (and pulled) advertisements that were controversial?
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  • UBeard By UBeard
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    I was not aware of this ad bou am glad that it was pulled!

  • alison4123 By alison4123
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    This country is just going crazy! Everything has to be politically correct. Now the way you travel your child! Oh brother! What is wrong with "carrying" your baby? It keeps them close to you and is nurturing to them! Give me a break!

  • kat7611 By kat7611
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    I never saw the ad but I really wonder just how many people really found this offensive or was it just a small minority. I sometimes think that we look at things to complain about instead of actually looking at the big picture.

  • kktl32 By kktl32
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    I thought it was silly people are who they are and i bet some women actually feel that way

  • kla167 By kla167
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    This is rediculous!!! People overreact so badly!

  • jennifer12885 By jennifer12885
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    o god people have no life i have a back problem from carrying my kid haha but i love them newaz lol

  • Mi1onus By Mi1onus
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    I personally didn't see the ad, but from the description it seems as though it was another case of people overreacting.

  • Jbezel By Jbezel
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    you have to be kidding me. Maybe these Moms better take care of the children instead of spending time complaining to Motrin.

  • littlered333 By littlered333
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    I'm sorry but babies are heavy! I carried my daughter in a carrier (that looked like a backpack worn on the front ) when she was little and I needed motrin by the end of the day. Try carrying around a baby at that awkward stage when you have to have them and the carseat in your arms. The carseat/carrier adds an extra 15 pounds.

  • gcssub By gcssub
    on Dec 17, 2008  

    That's ridiculous. People are way too sensitive and too easily offended over trivial things.