What does your nursing toddler call your boobs?

[Anonymous]

I nursed for 12 months, and still think it's icky to hear older toddlers asking for it. If they are old enough to ask, they are old enough to drink cow's milk. At that age, in our modern society, toddlers don't need nursing for any kind of immune system development at that age, unless these same women are the ones who aren't vaccinating their kids.

My DD is now 19 months, and I would be mortified if she started pulling at my shirt and asking for boobie or milkies or whatever in public or at daycare. At some point it becomes an attachment issue for moms who can't let go and acknowledge that their toddlers are growing up!

And i'm very pro-BF!

[Anonymous]

BF, FF, for how long, etc. Who cares. And a big GIANT WHO CARES IS THIS QUESTION. So incredibly dumb.

[Anonymous]

If they are old enough to ask, they are old enough to drink cow's milk. At that age, in our modern society, toddlers don't need nursing for any kind of immune system development at that age, unless these same women are the ones who aren't vaccinating their kids.

Is your child potty trained? If they are old enough to talk, then it's just icky for them to still be in diapers. Really, they aren't babies anymore!

[Anonymous]

I am not opposed to the idea of extended nursing, but my neighbor nurses her 2 year old whenever she is upset/angry because she feels it helps to "calm her down." On one level, this is fine, but I feel that it is important to work on teaching a child other coping mechanisms to deal with upset feelings by that age. The child will have to learn these skills eventually.

[Anonymous]

Am I the only one who doesn't think this was even a serious question? OP, what did you honestly expect when you posted? I find it hard to believe that the original question was entirely innocent and not intended to incite 9 pages of flame-throwing.

[Anonymous]

Wow... there's the answer. You're so self absorbed you'd choose yourself over the well-being of your child.

So, if you feel like it's time to stop nursing at 12 months (ie, when your child becomes a toddler), it means you're self-absorbed and you choose yourself over your child's well-being? I think you're deranged.

[Anonymous]

Am I the only one who doesn't think this was even a serious question? OP, what did you honestly expect when you posted? I find it hard to believe that the original question was entirely innocent and not intended to incite 9 pages of flame-throwing.

It probably was, but it was sort of a fun distraction while it lasted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who doesn't think this was even a serious question? OP, what did you honestly expect when you posted? I find it hard to believe that the original question was entirely innocent and not intended to incite 9 pages of flame-throwing.

Brand new poster here - Actually I do think it's a serious questions, especially given how this thread has spiraled out of control. I think the mom is asking, what words do you teach your child that are toddler appropriate. I think it's a totally reasonable question to ask. For the record we called them milkies - because that's where the milk came from. My 3YO is now referring to them as my breasts but when he was just learning to talk, he would ask/sign for milk and he knew the milk came from mommy milkies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

If they are old enough to ask, they are old enough to drink cow's milk. At that age, in our modern society, toddlers don't need nursing for any kind of immune system development at that age, unless these same women are the ones who aren't vaccinating their kids.

Is your child potty trained? If they are old enough to talk, then it's just icky for them to still be in diapers. Really, they aren't babies anymore!

Agreed PP. And while we're at it, your toddler who is old enough to drink cow's milk, should not be allowed to use a stroller. If he can walk, then stop treating him like a baby, right? Incidentally all people I know who are not Americans, find it ridiculous the huge number of old kids who ride in strollers in DC. But that's another topic entirely...

[Anonymous]

OP here. For the record, my question and original follow up were completely serious. My DD is starting to talk and ask what things are called. I don't particularly want "boobs" to be one of her first words, so I was curious how other nursing moms handled this. That's all! I wasn't asking for your opinions on breastfeeding my 13 month old. I honestly don't care. I'm glad that you all found my question so entertaining. I think that most of the responses are appalling and, if anything, they have taught me that DCUM (and probably DC) is not the place for moms like me. What a bunch you are!!! Move on, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

If they are old enough to ask, they are old enough to drink cow's milk. At that age, in our modern society, toddlers don't need nursing for any kind of immune system development at that age, unless these same women are the ones who aren't vaccinating their kids.

Is your child potty trained? If they are old enough to talk, then it's just icky for them to still be in diapers. Really, they aren't babies anymore!

THIS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. For the record, my question and original follow up were completely serious. My DD is starting to talk and ask what things are called. I don't particularly want "boobs" to be one of her first words, so I was curious how other nursing moms handled this. That's all! I wasn't asking for your opinions on breastfeeding my 13 month old. I honestly don't care. I'm glad that you all found my question so entertaining. I think that most of the responses are appalling and, if anything, they have taught me that DCUM (and probably DC) is not the place for moms like me. What a bunch you are!!! Move on, please.

Well done, OP! You are 100% correct and I am glad you won't let these women get you down. It's your life and your baby and you are an awesome mom for not letting others opinions interfere with what you know to be good for your child. For the love!
I only nursed till DD was 12 months - but if I had to come up with a name it would have been something discrete. She is 2 now and calls my boobs (get ready for it) boobs. Eh well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. For the record, my question and original follow up were completely serious. My DD is starting to talk and ask what things are called. I don't particularly want "boobs" to be one of her first words, so I was curious how other nursing moms handled this. That's all! I wasn't asking for your opinions on breastfeeding my 13 month old. I honestly don't care. I'm glad that you all found my question so entertaining. I think that most of the responses are appalling and, if anything, they have taught me that DCUM (and probably DC) is not the place for moms like me. What a bunch you are!!! Move on, please.

You must be new to this site if that's what you thought was going to happen. Seriously. No judging you for your choices, because I'm with you, I don't care about anyone's opinion about my breastfeeding other than mine, my husband's and my daughter's. But really? You thought this would just be a simple question? Naive.

[Anonymous]

Some of us would LOVE to stop breastfeeding but our baby just isn't ready...and by not ready I mean screams, cries, acts completely pitiful and starves themself...my DS could grab at my shirt and shriek- making his point quite clear- at 4 months old! Not everyone is proud that their child can ask for breastmilk...sigh.

We are working on a sign language "sign" rather than a verbal name for breastfeeding...and I deplore the universal sign of milking a cow...so degrating. Unfortunately my DS starts smaking his lips if he sees me when he's hungry...we are working on him just putting his hand to his mouth but he does that every 5 minutes to teeth!

[Anonymous]

BODACIOUS TA-TAs.