Breastfeeding two and four year olds

 

My youngest turned 2 and a half today. Feeding is going well, although I’m sure I feel more uncomfortable feeding at toddler groups. I’m more likely to just let him feed rather than say no.I’m actually hoping to read some blogs that make me feel less alone though as I am still (very occasionally) feeding my 4 year old too. It tends to be at the end of the day (when I’m feeding his younger brother), when he’s hurt or when he’s ill.I don’t feel uncomfortable with my decision to keep feeding, and am hoping to self wean – but then I don’t fancy the idea of him still feeding at 7 – and as weird as that sounds I used to feel the same about feeding a 1 year old.Β It’s not about feeding a certain age now it’s about saying no when I can’t really find a good reason to.
Besides it sometimes helps get them to sleep.

3 thoughts on “Breastfeeding two and four year olds”

  1. Greetings from Malaysia, Pinkoddy!

    Thank you for your comment support on my tandem nursing post. I am getting used to it already

    How nice you get to enjoy those magical moments! I hope to see mine more often! πŸ™‚

    Have a lovely weekend!

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  2. I think people who look down on extended nursing don’t realize that it is a comfort thing for older children. Good for you for nursing your boys!

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