My daughter is 16 months old, and she still nurses? I once heard that pedeutritions recommend one year of nursing, however 2 yrs is excellent. I have no problems with it and it keep my little girl happy and healthy.
I have been getting alot of slack from friends and family saying she is too old to be nursing. But I have no problems with it. At first I lost weight but now that I am at the average weight I am supposed to be at, I do not go any lower, even though I continue to nurse...and I do not do it as much anymore.
What are your opinions?
2007-09-07 04:41:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
There are other countries where children nurse until 3-4 years old! Only in the US do you find people who support nursing in theory but not in practice! When to stop nursing is a personal choice made together with your child. When you are both ready is the right time to stop.
2007-09-07 05:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by Erika 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you and your daughter still want to nurse, you should continue. Is she eating a variety of other foods too? At 16 months, she still gets great benefit from breastmilk, but needs a good diet of fruits, vegetables, starches, and proteins. My 11 month old is still nursing twice a day - 1st thing in the morning and at bedtime. During the day she eats table foods and drinks water or whole milk. Nobody else would need to know if we were still nursing because we really only do that in the privacy of our own home. I hope to keep nursing at least a few more months.
2007-09-07 12:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel Sunnyvale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's pretty much an accepted fact that, if you can, you should nurse as long as you are comfortable up to 2 years.
All you have to do is ask yourself if you are more concerned with the health and well being of your child, or the approval of other people. Once you answer that question, the answer to your original question will be self evident.
(If you lived in an African country where breasts are not considered sexual objects, I'm sure you would not be dealing with "slack from friends and family".)
2007-09-07 15:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by Vinnie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think that as long as youre comfortable with it and your baby still wants to nurse that you should do it anyway. It is the healthiest thing for your baby and I am proud of you for sticking with it because so many people quit way before now. I just took my daughter to her 9 month check up and I was disgusted with the doctor when she said that she doesnt need to be nursed any more. I do not want to stop becuase I enjoy the closeness with my little one and she needs it. Keep up the good work. I plan to despite what others say. When I was a baby my mom took me to my 2 year check up and her doctor asked if she was still nursing me and she said yes and he said good for you. That is the way it should be.
Keep up the good work and enjoy your little one
2007-09-07 14:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by Delilah P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to continue then that is AWESOME. I nursed my little girl until she was 22 months. It is the best thing I ever did!!! She was only sick 2 times the whole time I nursed her. Don't take slack from other people. Happened to me too, but if it is something you want to do, you are just making your little girl more and more healthy. The only reason I quit was b/c I became pregnant again. If you need tips on how to stop, let me know...usually it is harder on the mommy than it is on the little one.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! little ones need mommies like you that care enough to do that for them!
2007-09-07 11:48:07 · answer #5 · answered by endlsjurny 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I tried to ween my daughter around 10 months because I wanted her to be done by the time I went back to work at 12 months. She continued to nurse at night until she was 18 months old at which time I had to stop because I wasn't product enough milk for her. She was already drinking cows milk, but I think she enjoyed the comfort of nursing at night. Had my supply continues i likely would have stuck with it. If it suits baby and suits mom, keep it up, it has great benefits for both of you! :)
2007-09-07 12:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by laura_lovely_sweet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for a MINIMUM of 12 months and as long afterwards as is wanted by both mother and child.
I nursed each of my children for at least 2 years. If you are still comfortable nursing your child there is NO REASON to quit!
2007-09-07 13:55:55 · answer #7 · answered by mornnglry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the longer, the better. If you, the baby, and your immediate family (husband and other kids) are ok, than by all means, continue it. Many cultures nurse till 3 or 4 years of age! Good for you!
2007-09-07 12:07:45 · answer #8 · answered by happymommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry about what other people say or think. What matters most is what you and your daughter want! The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends two years, and extending for as long as mother and child mutually wish to continue breastfeeding. Most pediatricians will recommend at *least* one year of breastfeeding.
2007-09-07 11:56:25 · answer #9 · answered by Cara D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Word Health Organization recommends 2 year and then as long after as is mutually desired. It is still good for the baby and if you want to continue don't worry about what everyone else says.
2007-09-07 11:49:13 · answer #10 · answered by pru 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋