Comments on: On Nursing a Preschooler

By: Willa

Willa — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:27:53 +0000

What is the benefit of breast feeding until that age? I’m an early childhood educator and it seems to me, that there are no real benefits to breast feeding once a child can eat solid foods and drink from a cup. I find a lot of women chose to continue to breast feed to benefit themselves. (child throws fits without it) so, what is the benefit? Bonding? C’mon now people! If you haven’t already “bonded” with your child by the time they’re 3, something’s wrong. Tell me, if it’s soooo beautiful and soooo good for your child, why do most women be more open to talk about it in public? It’s because youre embarrassed and ashamed. Once a child can eat by themselves and drink from a cup, there is NO reason for breast feeding. They are too old to be suckling in a breast. Would you do it in public, for everyone to see? If you answer no, then obviously you’re too embarrassed. It’s time to stop. The only person who benefits are the women who are breast feeding. I’ll probably get some negative feed back from this comment. Lol. So what. Opinions are like assholes. Everyone’s got one and most of the time, they stink!

By: Strocel.com | Natrel Baboo Toddler Milk Awakens my Inner Lactivist

Strocel.com | Natrel Baboo Toddler Milk Awakens my Inner Lactivist — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:17:03 +0000

[...] can go on the longest. But many nursing pairs happily continue through toddlerhood, and even into the preschool years. That is perfectly fine – in fact, it’s better than fine – although it means [...]

By: You Can’t Be Serious – Dumb Breastfeeding Comments « The Gnome's Mom

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:03:58 +0000

[...] didn't plan on nursing for almost 5 years. Amy Gates at Crunchy Domestic Goddess didn't plan on nursing her 4 year old [...]

By: Crunchy Domestic Goddess » Child-led Weaning: They Aren’t Going to Nurse Forever

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:40:12 +0000

[...] to Nurse Forever August 30, 2010 A little more than two years ago, I wrote about my experiences nursing a preschooler. At the time I discussed the fact that my nearly 4-year-old daughter was still nursing and how I [...]

By: Steve McPhail

Steve McPhail — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:55:31 +0000

As a very strong supporter of extended breastfeeding; I honestly believe that Ava as a 4 year old is still not too old much less too big to still be breastfeeding; Perhaps maybe this is one of Ava’s ways of bonding with her mother.
I honestly believe that mothers who continue to breastfeed their children past the infant and toddler stage is so beautiful and touching. I only wish more mothers would decide to continue to breastfeed their older children; there’s nothing absolutely wrong with it. Besides I strongly believe that the greatest way a mother can instantly bond with her child (regardless of the age) is through breastfeeding!!. I also believe that if Ava’s mother wishes to continue breastfeeding that is no one’s business except hers. Besides, she’s only giving Ava the very best and nutritious milk in all the world… Her Breastmilk!!
Ava, as far as I’m concerned… you can continue breastfeeding for as long as your little heart desires!!

By: cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:56:50 +0000

wow, this is very nice to read. i came online searching for… i’m not quite sure. my daughter will turn 4 in exactly 2 months. we still nurse, i was very adamant about letting her self wean. i had a baby about 5 months ago, and i was in heaven thinking about nursing the two of them. then, it happened, i joyously went to nurse the two of my loves and, i hated it. i don’t know if it was the feeling of the different suckling sensations or what. all i know is that i would cringe, tense up, it was pretty severe. i would just cry and to boot, because of the new baby, my daughter wanted to nurse more than even he did! well, with time and persistence, we worked it out, so nearly 5 months later, she still nurses-alot and i’m ready to throw her a weaning party. i’m a little bummed because i really wanted her to decide for herself but at this point, i just don’t enjoy it. if she would settle for a good before bedtime nurse, i would love it. but for her, it is all or nothing. she just won’t go for a one timer at night thing. and with me always nursing her brother, she’s got constant temptation. so, we have said, you will be 4 and you are a big girl now, and we are having a party. she seems to think this is fine…. we’ll see.