2006-09-16 14:59:16 · 13 answers · asked by IndigoSapphire 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
It's cultural. The longer you do it, the better it is. There are cultures where it is accepted until 5-6. (Of course with supplementation)
2006-09-16 15:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by don't know much at all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically 2 is the best cut off for "extended" breastfeeding. After that the child starts to learn that it's not for nourishment but for comfort and routine. It can cause that child to not develop social skills as soon, etc. I would defeintly stop after 2.
2006-09-16 15:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by ianswerquestions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am okay with it as long as it is done respectfully...
The following is not okay: I once saw a 20 something woman wearing a tube top at a restaurant. Whenever her 2-3 yr old got bored he would come over and pull down her shirt and attach himself. It was disgusting!
I think at this age it should be done privately or with more subtlety.
2006-09-16 15:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the Mom. I was ready to have my body back at 12 months so I weaned both my kids. I did it as long as I could and enjoyed it. Some Moms are not ready to give up the closeness...but I never felt I was giving up anything.
2006-09-16 15:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by tod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe until 2 or 3 years old, but any longer than that and it's just unhealthy.
2006-09-16 15:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extended to a point...overextended breastfeeding disgusts me
2006-09-16 15:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by nascarmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on HOW extended. A year, maybe. Five years, no.
2006-09-16 15:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on how old the child was. I once heard of this woman who still breastfed her 7 yr.old son. I found it quite repulsing.
2006-09-16 15:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hurt me like h**l
but if you get over the initial pain
it's a good thing!
Go for It Girl! (smile)
2006-09-16 15:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by soundlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd still be doing it if no-one stopped me.
ha ha
We did until our son was 2yr.
2006-09-16 15:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋