I would yust say go for it!!!
I breast fed my little one for 14 months, until she weened herself off. She gradually stoped a fead by fead and by her 1st b-day was only on evening and morning feed. After that morning one went, and eventually the evening one too. I'm one of those people that wouldn't really make their child do something by any cause just because a book or people said I should. I like listening to my little girl and she always "tells" me what she wants or needs! 1 is definately not too old for brestfeeding, but on the other hand I wouldn't brestfeed a walking-properly-talking-toddler, not in public anyway. That is my limit I think...
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I breast fed my daughter till she weaned herself at 19 months, at this time I was 16 weeks pregnant. Natie had by this time weaned herself to an evening feed, as I have been the only one in my family to breast feed since my grandmother, (my sister and mother both bottle fed so I was determined to try my best), I agree with the other mums if you are happy to continue then good on you.
I breastfed my oldest son until he self-weaned at two and a quarter and I hope to do the same with my youngest son who is now six months old and still breastfeeding, so I definitely don't feel one should have to be your cut off point. Numerous studies show that in your child's second year, your breast milk actually changes again to contain more antibodies etc. It is thought this is because children are more mobile (putting more in their mouths as a result) and more sociable at this time and are therefore likely to come into contact with more illnesses than they would have done during their first year.
I did find many of my friends were funny about me breastfeeding a toddler but I was convinced it was the right thing to do and have never regretted letting my little boy self-wean. He simply said he didn't want any more and it happened so gradually that I never experienced any engorgement or discomfort.
As other people have said, breastfeeding is a great source of comfort, as well as nutrition. If it feels right to you, then I say good luck and well done for carrying on.
Hey you should breastfeed your baby/toddler for as long as you both want to continue. Past 6 months there is still so much to gain for your child. fluid, nutrition, security, protection, cure for pink eye, sniffles..... the list is endless! I would encourage you to continue and well done for giving your children the best start in life!!!!
I have 6 children so am not new to Breast Feeding but my last child will be one next week. Should i stop breast feeding just because she is a year old?
I breastfed my oldest son until he self-weaned at two and a quarter and I hope to do the same with my youngest son who is now six months old and still breastfeeding, so I definitely don't feel one should have to be your cut off point. Numerous studies show that in your child's second year, your breast milk actually changes again to contain more antibodies etc. It is thought this is because children are more mobile (putting more in their mouths as a result) and more sociable at this time and are therefore likely to come into contact with more illnesses than they would have done during their first year.
I did find many of my friends were funny about me breastfeeding a toddler but I was convinced it was the right thing to do and have never regretted letting my little boy self-wean. He simply said he didn't want any more and it happened so gradually that I never experienced any engorgement or discomfort.
As other people have said, breastfeeding is a great source of comfort, as well as nutrition. If it feels right to you, then I say good luck and well done for carrying on.
I would echo the sentiments of the other posts. I think the reason the world health organisation recommends that mothers breast feed for two years is because there is consistent evidence that this increases the child's good health and chances of avoiding various illnesses, some in childhood and some in adulthood, including some cancers, chrone's disease and other nasties. If this weren't enough reason to keep breast feeding at least until the child is two, I think there is value in the bonding and comfort of nursing during a time of incredible change in the child's life and identity. Remember too, that while there have been studies showing that breast feeding til two gives significant health benefits to your child, this does not mean that breast feeding after two doesn't also give further health benefits. It may well be that there haven't been any relevant major studies yet one way or another. I think sometimes local tradition, culture, social pressure and others' behaviour has too much impact on our decisions. I'd rather base my parenting on evidence-based decisions wherever possible. Our kids are worth it!
My daughter Rhiannon is 16 months old on the 25th November and I still breastfeed her. She varies as some days she just has a morning and night feed but then other days she wants to feed all the time even though she is on solids and drinks from a beaker with no problem.
She bites and pulls my top up which I could do without though! I'm 15 weeks pregnant so don't know if I will end up tandem feeding but as the World Health Organisation recommend feeding up to the age of 2 I plan to carry on until then if she hasn't stopped by herself.
The recommended timespan is 6 months but there's nothing wrong with carrying on for longer, although I think kids of 7 who still feed is a bit odd!
I have 6 children so am not new to Breast Feeding but my last child will be one next week. Should i stop breast feeding just because she is a year old?
no way if u are both still happy ive just had baby 5 and im so struggling to breastfeed but im really determnined to succeed and if i do i will continue for as long as she wants ok maybe not past 2 certainly not at 6 or extremes like that but 1 is still so small and ure baby obviously happy so stick at it if youre happy
no not at all if mine would stay on longer than 8 months i would dont think about anyone else if she wants it let her have it she should ween herself when shes ready. x
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