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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My toddler is 22 months and his favorite thing in the world is to nurse.  My nanny keeps mentioning that I should put something on my nipple to discourage his love of it.  All of the research points to the physical, mental and emotional benefits of breastfeeding past age 1 for both mom and baby.  the WHO even recommends it to age 2.  I didn't set out to nurse any of my children beyond a year, but he is my third, and all three of my kids have loved nursing.  It's a big part of our special bond.  When I told her that the baby still gets nutritional benefits and that it helps him stay healthy, she rolled her eyes.  What do I do?!![/quote]

Understand that most people are rolling their eyes at you, OP.  And there is zero research that points to benefits after a year (and even those are small) if you live in a country with clean water.   I worry that you think your bonding has anything to do with your breasts.  You have a right to nurse as long as you want but there is nothing you can do about people rolling their eyes at you.  [/quote]

Yeah, I'm rolling my eyes at you, too.  "All the research" does not support your view.  Clearly, YOU like nursing.  Which, fine, but don't pretend that it's necessary for nutrition or health.  [/quote]

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