I'm still breastfeeding my 2.5 year old - getting negative remarks

[UsernameTaken]

Look, my statements were simply to explain why you are getting negative feedback for breastfeeding a 2.5 year old. Obsviously, you can do want you think is best for your child, but I certainly don’t think it is appropriate to have a child, that age and size, sucking on a breast in plain public view. Out of respect for other mothers who have their children with them. A little baby who needs to feed every 3 hours is different. A toddler can wait until he gets home.

Secondly, I have 3 kids, who all just turned last month 4, 5 and 6. I nursed each of them for a few weeks. When they get stressed, hurt themselves or it’s time to go to bed, I don’t need, and never have needed, to breastfeed them. I simply hug and kiss on them. I sang them songs and rocked them. And before bed time, I gave them a bath and read them a book. That has always worked since they were as young as 6 months…or even younger. They are the most well adjusted kids I know. They are smart, happy and independent…except for the reassurance and little help along the way from their mommy and daddy!

So, breastfeeding isn’t the only way to nurture a child. There are many. When I decided to quit breastfeeding, there were many people who gave me negative remarks…so what? That is what was best for my baby and me as a mother…same goes with nursing your toddler…it shouldnt matter what i think or others…it’s what you think is best for you and your child…then who cares? Just as long as you are respectful and sensitive to other people, then there shouldnt be a problem.

 

[Serap]

Look, my statements were simply to explain why you are getting negative feedback for breastfeeding a 2.5 year old. Obsviously, you can do want you think is best for your child, but I certainly don’t think it is appropriate to have a child, that age and size, sucking on a breast in plain public view. Out of respect for other mothers who have their children with them. A little baby who needs to feed every 3 hours is different. A toddler can wait until he gets home.

Secondly, I have 3 kids, who all just turned last month 4, 5 and 6. I nursed each of them for a few weeks. When they get stressed, hurt themselves or it’s time to go to bed, I don’t need, and never have needed, to breastfeed them. I simply hug and kiss on them. I sang them songs and rocked them. And before bed time, I gave them a bath and read them a book. That has always worked since they were as young as 6 months…or even younger. They are the most well adjusted kids I know. They are smart, happy and independent…except for the reassurance and little help along the way from their mommy and daddy!

So, breastfeeding isn’t the only way to nurture a child. There are many. When I decided to quit breastfeeding, there were many people who gave me negative remarks…so what? That is what was best for my baby and me as a mother…same goes with nursing your toddler…it shouldnt matter what i think or others…it’s what you think is best for you and your child…then who cares? Just as long as you are respectful and sensitive to other people, then there shouldnt be a problem.

none of this applies to me. I breastfeed my son in the dark before he goes to sleep. that’s it.

it’s when I mention that I’m doing that, that people grimace in disgust…

 

[UsernameTaken]

Can I please have your address so I can sit outside your house and breastfeed my 3 year old son?

My point exactly. People like you exploit your own children for your own needs. Thanks for proving my point with this absurd comment

 

[UsernameTaken]

none of this applies to me. I breastfeed my son in the dark before he goes to sleep. that’s it.

it’s when I mention that I’m doing that, that people grimace in disgust…

Then I don’t understand the issue. Who cares? It’s not our society’s norm, so people are going to make a weird face about it. They can get over it. It’s none of their business, anyway.

 

[UsernameTaken]

Then I don’t understand the issue. Who cares? It’s not our society’s norm, so people are going to make a weird face about it. They can get over it. It’s none of their business, anyway.

but being upset at me for not wanting to see a toddler being breast fed is the same thing as me being upset at you for nursing your toddler…and stating that you want to come over and breastfeed your 3 year old in front of my house…that is bizarre and plain disrespectful of your child and me.

 

[KellyPalmer]

My point exactly. People like you exploit your own children for your own needs. Thanks for proving my point with this absurd comment

I believe that was sarcasm.

People care when others make comments such as yours because such comments are incorrect, inflammatory and insulting. Such attitudes have a negative effect on breastfeeding rates and thus a negative effect on the greater good of society.

 

[Serap]

I believe that was sarcasm.

People care when others make comments such as yours because such comments are incorrect, inflammatory and insulting. Such attitudes have a negative effect on breastfeeding rates and thus a negative effect on the greater good of society.

this year, my son has a better immune system than his sister who is 5. I believe it’s b/c I’m still bf’ding him once a day at night.

WHO isn’t messing about with it’s promotion of bf’ding up to age 2 and beyond.

Worldwide, the average age of weaning is age 4. It’s only in Western countries where babies and young children are discouraged from this very healthy practice.

 

[UsernameTaken]

this year, my son has a better immune system than his sister who is 5. I believe it’s b/c I’m still bf’ding him once a day at night.

WHO isn’t messing about with it’s promotion of bf’ding up to age 2 and beyond.

Worldwide, the average age of weaning is age 4. It’s only in Western countries where babies and young children are discouraged from this very healthy practice.[/QUO

Well, you can believe what you want, but all that “good immunities” that helps mold your child’s immune system is in the colostrum that the baby gets in the first few days. but, you can believe what you want. My friend nursed all 4 of her children for a year each and they are sick ALL the time. Always getting colds and infections, etc. Our pediatrician makes jokes that she doesn’t even know us anymore because she only sees us once a year for checkups. My son keeps recieving rewards at school for having perfect attendance. My children are never sick.

As much as people want to feel like they have some control over their children’s mental capability and immune system by breastfeeding, in the end it is genetics. I don’t care what the “statistics” are on breastfeeding, because there is always a bias, and there is always an ulterior motive. “Statistics” and “facts” and “studies” have proven to change throughout the decades to contradict each other. **If we can develop a medical process that can create a life in a petri dish (IVF), then I think they can design a baby formula that is as good as or better than breast milk

 

[UsernameTaken]

I believe that was sarcasm.

People care when others make comments such as yours because such comments are incorrect, inflammatory and insulting. Such attitudes have a negative effect on breastfeeding rates and thus a negative effect on the greater good of society.

“greater good of society”…get over yourself

 

[UsernameTaken]

this year, my son has a better immune system than his sister who is 5. I believe it’s b/c I’m still bf’ding him once a day at night.

WHO isn’t messing about with it’s promotion of bf’ding up to age 2 and beyond.

Worldwide, the average age of weaning is age 4. It’s only in Western countries where babies and young children are discouraged from this very healthy practice.

I don’t get why you keep comparing the United States of America and western Europe to the other countries of the world… Go to those countries and practice all of their cultural differences, including breastfeeding until your child is 4. Has it ever occured to you that maybe they HAVE to breastfeed their children until older age because they live in such poor conditions? maybe they don’t have access to an abundance of nutritious food, medicine, medical care, vitamins, proper living conditions…baby formula…bottles…clean water??? That might be the reason “Western” cultures don’t breastfeed for that long…we don’t need to!

 

[UsernameTaken]

this year, my son has a better immune system than his sister who is 5. I believe it’s b/c I’m still bf’ding him once a day at night.

WHO isn’t messing about with it’s promotion of bf’ding up to age 2 and beyond.

Worldwide, the average age of weaning is age 4. It’s only in Western countries where babies and young children are discouraged from this very healthy practice.

And what is the point of this thread you created. btw? Did you everybody to congratulate you and give you an award and completely agree with you? I don’t understand the point. It obviously wasn’t to engage in a difference of opinion…If you really think that breastfeeding your toddler is the best thing you can do for him, then why do you need approval from other people?..unless, of course, you really aren’t sure that it is the best thing and you need others to make you feel better about your decision

 

[Serap]

Serap;10252132:

this year, my son has a better immune system than his sister who is 5. I believe it’s b/c I’m still bf’ding him once a day at night.

WHO isn’t messing about with it’s promotion of bf’ding up to age 2 and beyond.

Worldwide, the average age of weaning is age 4. It’s only in Western countries where babies and young children are discouraged from this very healthy practice.[/QUO

Well, you can believe what you want, but all that “good immunities” that helps mold your child’s immune system is in the colostrum that the baby gets in the first few days. but, you can believe what you want. My friend nursed all 4 of her children for a year each and they are sick ALL the time. Always getting colds and infections, etc. Our pediatrician makes jokes that she doesn’t even know us anymore because she only sees us once a year for checkups. My son keeps recieving rewards at school for having perfect attendance. My children are never sick.

As much as people want to feel like they have some control over their children’s mental capability and immune system by breastfeeding, in the end it is genetics. I don’t care what the “statistics” are on breastfeeding, because there is always a bias, and there is always an ulterior motive. “Statistics” and “facts” and “studies” have proven to change throughout the decades to contradict each other. **If we can develop a medical process that can create a life in a petri dish (IVF), then I think they can design a baby formula that is as good as or better than breast milk

you will insist on being right and I will insist in defending my position, so I’ll just skip all the yatta yatta yatta and wish you good fortune and happiness.

 

[UsernameTaken]

Just expect that some people will agree with your choice and others will not…and that’s okay. I hope you have a great day, week, month and new year!

 

[KellyPalmer]

Well, you can believe what you want, but all that “good immunities” that helps mold your child’s immune system is in the colostrum that the baby gets in the first few days. but, you can believe what you want. My friend nursed all 4 of her children for a year each and they are sick ALL the time. Always getting colds and infections, etc. Our pediatrician makes jokes that she doesn’t even know us anymore because she only sees us once a year for checkups. My son keeps recieving rewards at school for having perfect attendance. My children are never sick.

As much as people want to feel like they have some control over their children’s mental capability and immune system by breastfeeding, in the end it is genetics. I don’t care what the “statistics” are on breastfeeding, because there is always a bias, and there is always an ulterior motive. “Statistics” and “facts” and “studies” have proven to change throughout the decades to contradict each other. If we can develop a medical process that can create a life in a petri dish (IVF), then I think they can design a baby formula that is as good as or better than breast milk

“Good immunities”, aka antibodies, are abundant throughout lactation, not just in the colostrum. Some are even present in higher quantities in the second year of life than the first. This is a fact - books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309043913&page=134#pagetop

 

[Jennifer_J]

Just expect that some people will agree with your choice and others will not…and that’s okay. I hope you have a great day, week, month and new year!

It’s one thing to disagree with someones choices, it’s another to totally diminish them AND the person you are disagreeing with.

 

[Serap]

It’s one thing to disagree with someones choices, it’s another to totally diminish them AND the person you are disagreeing with.

I’m still waiting for my breastfeeding award

You know my story Jennifer…remember the colic, reflux and behaviour issues…boy oh boy…glad that chapter is closed.

 

[anruari]

Keep Going.
Be “Out and Proud” on this issue. - Look how much cultural change being “Out and Proud” has achieved by the enemies of the Truth.

Download the WHO guidance and research on this matter. (not that that is a reliable source for other areas of morality)

Remind people that in many states in the US, to interfere with or harass a woman for breastfeeding is a criminal or civil offence.
(ditto in the UK and many other parts of Europe)

My Son Stopped nursing when my wife was pregnant. He was about 18 - 20 months.Her milk changed and dried up. We have no plans to restrict our daughters feeding age. She in now 9 months old.Our Son’s been offered the opportunity to re-start but he dosn’t want it. That’s fine.

 

[Serap]

Keep Going.
Be “Out and Proud” on this issue. - Look how much cultural change being “Out and Proud” has achieved by the enemies of the Truth.

Download the WHO guidance and research on this matter. (not that that is a reliable source for other areas of morality)

Remind people that in many states in the US, to interfere with or harass a woman for breastfeeding is a criminal or civil offence.
(ditto in the UK and many other parts of Europe)

My Son Stopped nursing when my wife was pregnant. He was about 18 - 20 months.Her milk changed and dried up. We have no plans to restrict our daughters feeding age. She in now 9 months old.Our Son’s been offered the opportunity to re-start but he dosn’t want it. That’s fine.

great that you are supporting your wife

 

[UsernameTaken]

It’s one thing to disagree with someones choices, it’s another to totally diminish them AND the person you are disagreeing with.

oh puleeze. You women are the ones who are so hateful towards anyone who doesn’t worship your life choices. You just can’t handle that not everybody gives you praise. And, furthermore, it is not me who is going around requesting validation, and getting nasty when I don’t get it. Be offended. I don’t care. I am offended by people like you. And, I’m sick of people going around forcing their lifestyles and opinions on society and getting pissy when we don’t accept it as normal behavior.

If you and everyone like you can’t take it, then stop being rude and dishing it out yourself.

 

[UsernameTaken]

It’s the on-going “i’m a better mom than you. and I have such a great purpose in life” because I breastfeed syndrome that a large percentage of America isn’t buying. wow, you’re so special and important because you breastfeed. Dont let anyone tell you differently