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[quote=Anonymous]You don't think it's weird that your son needs your boob to stabilize him?

I do.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I nurse my 2.5 yo, but taught him early on that we don't do this outside the home, unless I tell him otherwise (plane rides and napping not at home, so not too often).
I don't see the point of doing it in public?[/quote]

Just curious, what is the point at all at 2 1/2?[/quote]

Comfort, health, bonding. [/quote]

Hate to tell you, momma, but at 2.5, he should be getting  his "comfort, health and bonding" from you in a different way. You need to give it up. Why don't you at least admit that it's for you at this point, and not him?[/quote]

I'm a new PP who breastfeeds here 2.5 year old and it is DEFINITELY about him.  We nurse once a day when he first wakes up (and have worked to skipping days sometimes).  I NEVER offer, and he always asks.  In fact, he gets really upset and emotional if we don't.  As soon as we nurse, he is extremely calm, happy, and excited to start his day.  I never planned on nursing this long, but my still very young son has made it extremely clear to me that it is a really huge comfort to him and helps him stabilize.  And since you don't actually know what the hell you're talking about (where's your advanced degree in child developmental psych?) then I'd say don't make so many damn assumptions with "You need" and "at least admit" when there is a large myriad of emotional needs and developments out there?  Why not say assume that these parents are doing what THEY think is best for THEIR child based on THEIR very intimate experience raising that child?? You know, the experience that YOU DON'T HAVE.

Jesus.  Who the fuck cares about nursing these kids?[/quote][/quote]

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