How do you have a feeling more or less breastfeeding elder children?
My friend has a 10 month old little girl and a 2.5 year old little boy. She is still breastfeeding the little girl, and not long her little boy asked if he could have some. Not seeing any harm in it, she allowed him to breastfeed. Now, he requests to do it all the time, and she feels guilty if she doesn't let him. She is breastfeeding him once or twice a year. She has not had any problems producing enough milk for both of them.
I am pregnant, but I don't enjoy any children. She has asked me what I think about it several times, and I haven't really answered, mostly because I'm not sure how I surface. Anyone have experience with a toddler wanting to breastfeed again after seeing a younger sibling? Any advice I should supply her? Or is this somewhat normal and I just don't know about it?
It's not entirely uncommon. The average age to stop breastfeeding world wide is 4 years outdated. If left to wean on their own 2.5-4 years old is perfectly ordinary and a good portion of women do continue breastfeeding a toddler while pregnant with the subsequent and even after the second is born. If she's comfortable with it that's fine.
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i dont have a problem beside other people doing it its there body there children within choice, the only thing i would think something like is if theyre 4 yrs old and live in a society like mine (uk) next theyd be majorly bullied at school if the other chldren found out. I personally would only breastfeed up until a year behind the times - when shes no longer a baby i dont think its appropriate for me, they do fine on cows milk at 12 months + and she'll no longer be a baby x Source(s): mummy to a 9 month old-fashioned baby girl
Gross.
I take it she'll be breastfeeding when he's 15 years old too, huh? I can't see him having lots friends if they find this out.
it happens but personally i wouldn't do it, i still breastfeed the twins they are 10months but i come up with i will stop when they get to around 15/16months and defiantly by 2 that's just my personal feelings Source(s): mum of twins + 1
I think it is great if thats what they want to do, it is definately not going to hurt anyone. However, I don't have a feeling comfortable myself feeding past 1 year, I wean around 10 months. My son made jokes while my infant was feeding about have some booby, but I would not feel comfortable doing it (he was 4 at the time).
I'm a big supporter of breastfeeding, just not too aflame on extended breatfeeding. I also don't understand how the milk adjusts, you know how breastmilk adjusts for the infant, as baby gets older, the milk get thinner etc, if 2 different aged children are drinking, how does the baby get what it needs?? If anyone else can clear that up I really am interested.
i wasn't going to answer but what the hay. My son is 3 and daughter is 17 months. At 22 months when his sister was born he only nursed in the morning and at hours of darkness. I do baby led weaning. Which pretty much means they establish when to stop. But after my youngest was born he wa asking to nurse all the time. I just figure it was a jealousy,in indemnity issue. I mean we just welcomed a brand new baby to our home. I felt guilty saying no too. It is our special bonding time. I just this minute saw a repeat Dr. Phil show on this subject and the mother was guilt nursing her 8 year old,5 year old and newer babe-in-arms. She also did BLW but her older ones were already weaned and just considered necessary attention. I think it is some what normal for older toddlers to want that special time next to their mommy. Your friend will have plenty of milk for both of them. I still breastfeed my 17 month old but my son has self weaned again and i will not nurse him anymore. We do other things together presently like read books,play games and sing. You should just support your friend. she has her hand full and sounds like a wonderful mother.
ETA
Extended nursing is not bad for your body or baby. *rolls eyes*
oExtended nursing delay the return of fertility in some women by suppressing ovulation
oBreastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer Studies have found a significant inverse association between duration of lactation and breast cancer risk.
oBreastfeeding reduce the risk of ovarian cancer
oBreastfeeding reduces the risk of uterine cancer
oBreastfeeding reduces the risk of endometrial cancer (References).
oBreastfeeding protects against osteoporosis. During lactation a mother may experience decreases of bone mineral. A nursing mom’s bone mineral density may be reduced within the whole body by 1 to 2 percent while she is still nursing. This is gained back, and bone mineral density may in truth increase, when the baby is weaned from the breast. This is not dependent on additional calcium supplementation in the mother’s diet. (References).
oBreastfeeding reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. (References).
oBreastfeeding has been shown to decrease insulin requirements surrounded by diabetic women
I'm not ignorant either.
I don't see why nearby would be a problem. Obviously he wants to nurse.
The average worldwide weaning age is 4.2, pretty normal to me! :)
Some ignorant inhabitants on here will tell you that it's "just wrong" and "disgusting". It's perfectly innate.
"who says 2 years minimum, but personally i just dont believe it. "
I other LOL at people who just plain refuse to believe a significantly accredited organizations but listen to their pediatricians that haven't even been properly trained contained by nutrition.
"I would never let my toddler chew on my nipple..."
Even bigger LOLZ. Since when do babies/toddlers chew on their mother's nipples in order to nurse? Are you high-ranking?
Pretty babies: When I was talking about ignorance, I merely meant women (like the two below) who think it's wrong, disgusting, immoral, discouraging, etc. You obviously don't, so I wasn't referring to you. :) Just letting you know if you were responding to my answer.
I'd say-so it sounds pretty normal. was he breast fed earlier and weaned? regardless, the natural weaning age for nursing is between 2.5 and 7 years, so it's not abnormal to be nursing at that age at all. I estimate it really has to do with 'jealousy' though. he's not being overprotective in a malicious way, but he see his mother nursing this new baby and he sees that they're bonding. he wishes to be in on that too -- it's a normal feeling and I might be concerned if he WASN'T reaction like that with his little sister. he's a smart little cookie it sounds like. she should only keep doing what makes her comfortable. her son will probably become disinterested soon, just because when they take older they don't want to be 'tied down' and if she's making enough milk for both I see no problem with it. Source(s): mother who plans on allowing her son to self-wean.
Answers: I wouldn't one-sidedly do it but I don't see the problem with other people doing it if it's for the right reasons. The reality that he had to ask for it and she feels guilty if she doesn't shows she is not doing it for the nutrition and that she just doesn't know how to enunciate no to her son. I would tell her to think about WHY she is doing it. If she solitary does it because he cries if she doesn't then she needs to stop it right away and teach him what the word "no" technique. Breastfeeding should not be a quick fix for a crying child, especially one of that age. She cannot breastfeed him forever. If she is doing it for nutrition then there isn't really a problem and it is if truth be told quite common for women to do this.
my baby is 9 months older and i am still breastfeeding, but i just feel like i will stop at 10 mo.
I deem its really not good to nurse a baby that long, its not good for their minds and for your body! it take too much out of you!... i am not ignorant and i do believe breastfeeding is the best for babies, but... i repeat BABIES!... toddlers are no babies anymore and they have to grow up.
who says 2 years minimum, but instinctively i just dont believe it.
i think 1 year its ok, but no more than that!
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I am pregnant, but I don't enjoy any children. She has asked me what I think about it several times, and I haven't really answered, mostly because I'm not sure how I surface. Anyone have experience with a toddler wanting to breastfeed again after seeing a younger sibling? Any advice I should supply her? Or is this somewhat normal and I just don't know about it?
It's not entirely uncommon. The average age to stop breastfeeding world wide is 4 years outdated. If left to wean on their own 2.5-4 years old is perfectly ordinary and a good portion of women do continue breastfeeding a toddler while pregnant with the subsequent and even after the second is born. If she's comfortable with it that's fine.
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/tandem/links-…
i dont have a problem beside other people doing it its there body there children within choice, the only thing i would think something like is if theyre 4 yrs old and live in a society like mine (uk) next theyd be majorly bullied at school if the other chldren found out. I personally would only breastfeed up until a year behind the times - when shes no longer a baby i dont think its appropriate for me, they do fine on cows milk at 12 months + and she'll no longer be a baby x Source(s): mummy to a 9 month old-fashioned baby girl
Gross.
I take it she'll be breastfeeding when he's 15 years old too, huh? I can't see him having lots friends if they find this out.
it happens but personally i wouldn't do it, i still breastfeed the twins they are 10months but i come up with i will stop when they get to around 15/16months and defiantly by 2 that's just my personal feelings Source(s): mum of twins + 1
I think it is great if thats what they want to do, it is definately not going to hurt anyone. However, I don't have a feeling comfortable myself feeding past 1 year, I wean around 10 months. My son made jokes while my infant was feeding about have some booby, but I would not feel comfortable doing it (he was 4 at the time).
I'm a big supporter of breastfeeding, just not too aflame on extended breatfeeding. I also don't understand how the milk adjusts, you know how breastmilk adjusts for the infant, as baby gets older, the milk get thinner etc, if 2 different aged children are drinking, how does the baby get what it needs?? If anyone else can clear that up I really am interested.
i wasn't going to answer but what the hay. My son is 3 and daughter is 17 months. At 22 months when his sister was born he only nursed in the morning and at hours of darkness. I do baby led weaning. Which pretty much means they establish when to stop. But after my youngest was born he wa asking to nurse all the time. I just figure it was a jealousy,in indemnity issue. I mean we just welcomed a brand new baby to our home. I felt guilty saying no too. It is our special bonding time. I just this minute saw a repeat Dr. Phil show on this subject and the mother was guilt nursing her 8 year old,5 year old and newer babe-in-arms. She also did BLW but her older ones were already weaned and just considered necessary attention. I think it is some what normal for older toddlers to want that special time next to their mommy. Your friend will have plenty of milk for both of them. I still breastfeed my 17 month old but my son has self weaned again and i will not nurse him anymore. We do other things together presently like read books,play games and sing. You should just support your friend. she has her hand full and sounds like a wonderful mother.
ETA
Extended nursing is not bad for your body or baby. *rolls eyes*
oExtended nursing delay the return of fertility in some women by suppressing ovulation
oBreastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer Studies have found a significant inverse association between duration of lactation and breast cancer risk.
oBreastfeeding reduce the risk of ovarian cancer
oBreastfeeding reduces the risk of uterine cancer
oBreastfeeding reduces the risk of endometrial cancer (References).
oBreastfeeding protects against osteoporosis. During lactation a mother may experience decreases of bone mineral. A nursing mom’s bone mineral density may be reduced within the whole body by 1 to 2 percent while she is still nursing. This is gained back, and bone mineral density may in truth increase, when the baby is weaned from the breast. This is not dependent on additional calcium supplementation in the mother’s diet. (References).
oBreastfeeding reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. (References).
oBreastfeeding has been shown to decrease insulin requirements surrounded by diabetic women
I'm not ignorant either.
I don't see why nearby would be a problem. Obviously he wants to nurse.
The average worldwide weaning age is 4.2, pretty normal to me! :)
Some ignorant inhabitants on here will tell you that it's "just wrong" and "disgusting". It's perfectly innate.
"who says 2 years minimum, but personally i just dont believe it. "
I other LOL at people who just plain refuse to believe a significantly accredited organizations but listen to their pediatricians that haven't even been properly trained contained by nutrition.
"I would never let my toddler chew on my nipple..."
Even bigger LOLZ. Since when do babies/toddlers chew on their mother's nipples in order to nurse? Are you high-ranking?
Pretty babies: When I was talking about ignorance, I merely meant women (like the two below) who think it's wrong, disgusting, immoral, discouraging, etc. You obviously don't, so I wasn't referring to you. :) Just letting you know if you were responding to my answer.
I'd say-so it sounds pretty normal. was he breast fed earlier and weaned? regardless, the natural weaning age for nursing is between 2.5 and 7 years, so it's not abnormal to be nursing at that age at all. I estimate it really has to do with 'jealousy' though. he's not being overprotective in a malicious way, but he see his mother nursing this new baby and he sees that they're bonding. he wishes to be in on that too -- it's a normal feeling and I might be concerned if he WASN'T reaction like that with his little sister. he's a smart little cookie it sounds like. she should only keep doing what makes her comfortable. her son will probably become disinterested soon, just because when they take older they don't want to be 'tied down' and if she's making enough milk for both I see no problem with it. Source(s): mother who plans on allowing her son to self-wean.
Answers: I wouldn't one-sidedly do it but I don't see the problem with other people doing it if it's for the right reasons. The reality that he had to ask for it and she feels guilty if she doesn't shows she is not doing it for the nutrition and that she just doesn't know how to enunciate no to her son. I would tell her to think about WHY she is doing it. If she solitary does it because he cries if she doesn't then she needs to stop it right away and teach him what the word "no" technique. Breastfeeding should not be a quick fix for a crying child, especially one of that age. She cannot breastfeed him forever. If she is doing it for nutrition then there isn't really a problem and it is if truth be told quite common for women to do this.
my baby is 9 months older and i am still breastfeeding, but i just feel like i will stop at 10 mo.
I deem its really not good to nurse a baby that long, its not good for their minds and for your body! it take too much out of you!... i am not ignorant and i do believe breastfeeding is the best for babies, but... i repeat BABIES!... toddlers are no babies anymore and they have to grow up.
who says 2 years minimum, but instinctively i just dont believe it.
i think 1 year its ok, but no more than that!
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