re: How old is too old to breastfeed?

Quoting K. P. Walsh:" I agree with that statement 10000% but she never implied that she didn't emotionally comfort him. She ... [snip!] ... She just encourages him to try to do things on his own. When gets hurt, he still comes to her to have her kiss his boo boo?"

I didn't say she doesn't emotionally comfort him. But the "independence" she is talking about is independence from certain emotional comforts. I don't view those things as independence anyways though.

Four. I personally weaned my LO at 18 months because I was done. I can comfort my daughter in many other ways, and she is provided nutrition through a healthy diet.

<blockquote><b>Quoting K. P. Walsh:</b>" Never have I heard that thumb sucking wasn't normal. I was breastfed a year and a half and still sucked my thumb."</blockquote>




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Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" I didn't say she doesn't emotionally comfort him. But the "independence" she is talking about is independence ... [snip!] ... is talking about is independence from certain emotional comforts. I don't view those things as independence anyways though. "

What things?

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" Seems like you wanted him to though. Does he do other things for himself? Like get his own snacks and ... [snip!] ... own snacks and drinks and things like that? I think emotional comfort should be the last thing they become independent from. "

Not that I wanted to, that's just how he's always been and it makes me proud to see him accomplishing new things! I miss that he's not a baby anymore, but it doesn't sadden me that he's growing, because it makes me happy to see him proud to do things for himself. Yeah, he can reach some of his own snacks, as long as he asks first.. And he's not independent from emotional comfort, he just gets it in different ways now, like I said before   That's just him.. I don't know how long I will breastfeed my DD for, however long she wants to..

Quoting K. P. Walsh:" What things?"

Wanting a kiss on the "owie" instead of a hug. Usually when people say their kids are independent they're referring to not being comforted as much as other children. Personally, I don't see how that's independent but that's just me I guess. That's why I asked about the other things.

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" Wanting a kiss on the "owie" instead of a hug. Usually when people say their kids are independent they're ... [snip!] ... Personally, I don't see how that's independent but that's just me I guess. That's why I asked about the other things. "

Oh I thought you meant like getting himself dressed, feeding himself, etc.
Gotcha.

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" Wanting a kiss on the "owie" instead of a hug. Usually when people say their kids are independent they're ... [snip!] ... Personally, I don't see how that's independent but that's just me I guess. That's why I asked about the other things. "

If he wants a hug instead of a kiss, I'll give him a hug! It's all just up to him.. Usually, he just bumps himself & says 'Ow, Mama kiss my head' -or whatever he hurt. But I'm not going to NOT comfort him & make a big deal about it if he really hurts himself. I'm not going to NOT help him when he actually asks for it. Usually, if I try to help him with something without asking him first, he'll get upset & say 'I want [to] do it'! He's just all for doing things for himself now, but he'll still be a Mama's boy sometimes & want my love and attention just because   ... Or he'll come give me a hug, then ask for a popsicle, lol!

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" Wanting a kiss on the "owie" instead of a hug. Usually when people say their kids are independent they're ... [snip!] ... Personally, I don't see how that's independent but that's just me I guess. That's why I asked about the other things. "

No, he's independent because he wants to be!! He's only 2, but acts like he's 3+ By the things he can & wants to do, the things he says, the fact that all his cousins he plays with are at least a year older and he likes that he can communicate with them... Once he started walking & could play with the 'big kids', by god, he wanted to be one too! ..He even left his stuffed dog & 'cuddly' at his Aunt's house this weekend & was without them for a couple days, but he was very mature about it and we substituted the with a different blanket & his stuffed Po, but was still excited when we got them back. I can't imagine not being there to comfort him, though!

Quoting K. P. Walsh:" In your opinion, how old is too old for a baby to breastfeed? I ask because I saw that show "What would ... [snip!] ... some women thought it was not only inappropriate, but somewhat disturbing. So, that's why I ask. How old is too old?"

Anything over two years is too old FOR ME. I probably wouldn't breastfeed past one though.

Quoting Back to Noob Status:" Anything over two years is too old FOR ME. I probably wouldn't breastfeed past one though."

same here.

Jmo but I would say at around 2.

Im trying breastfeeding for the 3rd time. The first time my son wouldnt latch, and the second time my milk dried up on its on. I couldnt see myself breastfeeding past maybe 1 and a half or 2 though.

I would say until the child has to go off to college-unless you can somehow make that work.

Quoting DebraD:" I would say until the child has to go off to college-unless you can somehow make that work."

As long as they go to a local one, they can always come home for some num nums before bed.