June 24, 20179 yr This subject came up in a conversation recently and I was reminded of it in a post by lawildcat in another thread. Most of what I have read suggest that breastfeeding is good... VERY good for a newborn. It's seems only natural that would be the case. How could you possibly beat mom's milk, right? My mom didn't breastfeed me and my sister, unfortunately. I wonder if I would have had less problems, physically and otherwise, if she had. But that's not really the issue I want hear discussed in this thread. What I would like to hear debated is how long is too long? I know there is a community in the country that believes it's healthy to breast feed children well beyond infancy, maybe even 5, 6 years old or more. What do you think? Is it okay to breast feed a 2 or 3 year-old or older? The moms that do it are adamant that it's the best thing for their child. Those opponents to letting older kids suck mom's mammary gland typically think it's disgusting. Any thoughts???
June 24, 20179 yr I'll never claim to be an expert at this sort of thing, but it seems to me that, after 18 months or so, somebody's having trouble cutting the cord.
June 25, 20179 yr Breast fed all 3 of my children. i am all for it. It is the most healthy, intimate bonding thing you can do for your child. There is nothing like it. As much as you want to sleep, my most spiritual, fond memories I have are rocking those babies in the middle of the night and feeding them. That being said, IMO, a year is good. Your child has reaped the appropriate health benefits and should be transitioning to toddler food by then. It creeps me out to see 3 and 4 year olds walking up to mom getting breast fed. To me, it seems like mom's need to "mother" far out weighs what is a natural transition. If your child can eat a Happy Meal, it is time to move on.
June 25, 20179 yr Author 6 or 7?!? Yep, I've seen stories on shows like 20/20 and Dateline. This mom is 52 and still breastfeeds her 6 year-old daughter: Here's her story and reasoning: This Mom And Child Are Totally Normal With One Exception. And People Are Furious!
June 25, 20179 yr Yep, I've seen stories on shows like 20/20 and Dateline. This mom is 52 and still breastfeeds her 6 year-old daughter: [ATTACH]62499[/ATTACH] Here's her story and reasoning: This Mom And Child Are Totally Normal With One Exception. And People Are Furious! Creepy! When your child is old enough to remember being breast fed, it is just plain creepy. And I see she doesn't vaccinate her children either.:angrybird1:
June 25, 20179 yr Yep, I've seen stories on shows like 20/20 and Dateline. This mom is 52 and still breastfeeds her 6 year-old daughter: [ATTACH]62499[/ATTACH] Here's her story and reasoning: This Mom And Child Are Totally Normal With One Exception. And People Are Furious! I don't know, maybe it's the cynic in me, but I have concerns that people like this lady are mentally unstable.
June 25, 20179 yr I don't know, maybe it's the cynic in me, but I have concerns that people like this lady are mentally unstable. Might not be any hope for the kids either.
June 26, 20179 yr I don't know, maybe it's the cynic in me, but I have concerns that people like this lady are mentally unstable. Definitely in need of psychiatric help.
June 27, 20179 yr This is weird, for sure. So many other messed up things that bother me right now---like people leaving their kids in hot cars.
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