Is it safe to pump and feed my baby as I want to nurse my baby for another year
2007-02-24 03:18:23 · 10 answers · asked by mom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As long as you are still producing milk there is no problem.
2007-02-24 03:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ALWAYS safe to nurse your baby, at any age! It's safer than cow's milk, formula, Pediasure, water, or anything else you could imagine giving your baby. If your baby will take a cup, you can try giving it to him/her in a cup. If your baby hasn't ever taken a bottle, s/he probably won't take one at this point, but most one-year olds can figure out a sippy cup.
Good luck and congratulations on nursing this long! It's good to hear from a mom who knows what is healthiest for her child! Don't let anyone tell you there are no physical health benefits to nursing past the first year. Clearly there are a lot of people who have not done their research!!
2007-02-24 05:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is safe.
1. After a week of no nursing, you might have lost your milk (dried up), so the baby might not be able to get milk from you, or not very much. Your child will need other food too.
2. Since the child is a year old, nursing is not necessary. Children that age will nurse for comfort but not really for the milk itself.
g'luck!
2007-02-24 03:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is safe. My mother in law nursed her youngest son untill he was three. She didnt even pump he went straight to the breast. I thought that was kinda strange but everyone has differant reasons for doing it. I unfortunatly couldnt nurse either of my children and I wish that I could have because I know it is better for them. So I say go for it!!! Good luck to you and the little one!!
2007-02-24 03:25:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your milk should still be their just not as much. You will have to either nurse or pump to get your supply back up to what your baby was eating...
2007-02-24 03:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by qtiequawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its safe to nurse your child if he/she is still wanting to nurse. Some children will not go back while others are thrilled.
IF he/she will then go for it.
2007-02-24 03:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Experts recommend breastfeeding for the first two years, so the longer you are able to do it the better it is for your child. Congratulations on choosing the best thing for your child!
2007-02-24 03:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by jennifersilva_99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT WILL BE SAFE TO GO BACK TO NURSING HIM AS LONG AS HE WANTS TO .IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR MILK SUPPLY .YOU CAN TRY THIS HERB CALLED FENUGREEK IT WORKS WONDERS.IT HELPS IN PRODUCING YOUR BREAST MILK .YOUR MILK WILL SMELL A LITTLE DIFFERENT BUT THE BABY WILL HAVE SO MUCH HE WILL BE IN BREAST MILK HEAVEN
2007-02-24 09:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by kimberlymomblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are still producing milk i do not see why it would not be ok but at a year the child should be eating food. breastfeeding for more than a year seems a bit old but whatever.
2007-02-24 03:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is perfectly safe, however you may find that you have started to dry up a bit.
2007-02-24 03:22:15 · answer #10 · answered by sunny_day_grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋