What does your nursing toddler call your boobs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My nephew used to ask his mom "for a bite." He was 2.5. I think for the most part, he wasn't bf'ing any more, but I didn't really ask.

Yuck! I wouldn't have asked either.

[Anonymous]

You know what strikes me as odd?

There is another thread going on about preschooler masturbation and there is no "gross" or "vomit" responses on that thread. I'm not saying that there is anything abnormal about preschoolers frequently grinding on furniture in their rooms while their parents listen to the thumping down the hall. Some do it I suppose and I know there isn't anything wrong with it.

I'm just really surprised that so much judgement is handed out to parents of nursing toddlers....it's really out of step with judging and snide remarks on other topics.

It really makes it clear that woman have issues with their own choices and strike out at others for doing what the medical community recommends by trying to shame and judge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD is 6 months, and I plan to nurse until she's two, although if she's done before, then we'll be done early.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

WHO recommends BFing for that long for reasons that don't necessarily apply in more developed country, but I know it is like a badge of honor for the BFers to say they did it for so long, so carry on so you can make sure to feel totally superior.

I agree with the first part of your comment, but not the last part, I think some women have a weird hang up about letting go of their babies and need to feel needed. I'm not sure why someone would feel superior having a toddler sucking on their tits.

Milkies, that is just gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You know what strikes me as odd?

There is another thread going on about preschooler masturbation and there is no "gross" or "vomit" responses on that thread. I'm not saying that there is anything abnormal about preschoolers frequently grinding on furniture in their rooms while their parents listen to the thumping down the hall. Some do it I suppose and I know there isn't anything wrong with it.

I'm just really surprised that so much judgment is handed out to parents of nursing toddlers....it's really out of step with judging and snide remarks on other topics.

It really makes it clear that woman have issues with their own choices and strike out at others for doing what the medical community recommends by trying to shame and judge.

Took the words right out of my mouth!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD is 6 months, and I plan to nurse until she's two, although if she's done before, then we'll be done early.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

WHO recommends BFing for that long for reasons that don't necessarily apply in more developed country, but I know it is like a badge of honor for the BFers to say they did it for so long, so carry on so you can make sure to feel totally superior.

Wow, you sound like a bitter bitch. Breast feeding gives one a badge of honor? What did you get for formula feeding? A badge of dishonor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You know what strikes me as odd?

There is another thread going on about preschooler masturbation and there is no "gross" or "vomit" responses on that thread. I'm not saying that there is anything abnormal about preschoolers frequently grinding on furniture in their rooms while their parents listen to the thumping down the hall. Some do it I suppose and I know there isn't anything wrong with it.

I'm just really surprised that so much judgement is handed out to parents of nursing toddlers....it's really out of step with judging and snide remarks on other topics.

It really makes it clear that woman have issues with their own choices and strike out at others for doing what the medical community recommends by trying to shame and judge.

Well, even though the judgment to nursing moms isn't great, at least there's also not judgment on preschoolers behaving normally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:2303, 2305, 2338 - what is wrong with you? If you don't like it, stop reading. sheesh.

Add me to the "sheesh" list, too.

It's one thing to continue to nurse beyond the expected time frame; it's quite another to nurture some odd relationship between your child and your breasts. They're not lovies after all.

Actually according to the WHO, the expected time frame is 2 years.

[Anonymous]

Biddy!

[Anonymous]

seriously, all you vomit posters have major body issues. I don't care if you stop nursing early (or not at all) that's your choice. It can be annoying not being able to drink alot or take certain medications, but as for it being gross?? Why? why is it gross? I just don't get it.

[Anonymous]

I am not one of the people who thinks it is gross to nurse a toddler, but do think that there comes a point that it is no longer socially acceptable to do in public. We were at the zoo a few weeks ago with my DS (2 1/2, not nursing) and a mom sat down next to us on a bench to nurse her daughter who looked to be at least a year older than my son. I was a bit taken aback.

[Anonymous]

There's nothing more pathetic than an older toddler pawing at his mother's breasts in public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's nothing more pathetic than an older toddler pawing at his mother's breasts in public.

How is this pathetic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's nothing more pathetic than an older toddler pawing at his mother's breasts in public.

That really has NOTHING to do with mothers nursing their toddlers, but more to do with the mother parenting her child. Clearly our society has it's "rules" of what's acceptable and what isn't, and as parents you teach your child how to function socially in the world we live. I personally hope to nurse my child until they are 2, however once they are 16ish months I'm hoping it will only be twice a day (first thing and right before bed) to ensure most days we are in private. It's my personal decision how long to nurse, and while some people might consider it gross, weird, and what not, so be it. I'm doing what I feel is best for my child, as I assume you are for yours.

[Anonymous]

milkies or nursings =p

[Anonymous]

My son called them "milk." I wanted to make sure he would call them something that I'd be OK with him saying in public.