40 Seriously Flexible Breastfeeding Babies Doing #Gymnurstics
In the beginning, and once moms get the hang of it, breastfeeding is truly a magical experience. It's sweet, tender bonding time with the little one -- even when baby gives mom a hard time. But then those breastfeeding babies turn into breastfeeding toddlers and it's a whole new ball game. As every mom of an older baby or toddler knows, it's nearly impossible to get little ones to sit still, even for a meal -- and that goes for breastfeeding kids, too! In fact, it's so common for tots to fidget like circus performers while feeding that the behavior has spawned a (completely hilarious) hashtag, #gymnurstics -- and the corresponding photos are so funny, it hurts (kind of like when a baby is trying to do a headstand and nurse from Mom at the same time).
Don't worry about hiring a coach. To practice gymnurstics at home, a baby or toddler doesn't need to be a professional gymnast. They just need to be hungry, busy, and on the go -- which is pretty much a given for this age set. There is, however, some extreme flexibility required, but that's on mom's end. One has to have a) a very flexible spirit -- because this ain't easy or fun or pretty, and b) very flexible breasts, which we're pretty sure we all have after breastfeeding for the longer haul. It's amazing all the ways they'll go!
In other words, ready, set, gymnurstics! Go, Mom, go!
Read on to see photos of moms comically struggling through feeding sessions with tiny toes stuck in their noses and chubby legs slung over their shoulders. We promise it'll make all moms feel better about their own mini gymnast's wild ways!
#gymnurstics: It's not an Olympic sport, but it should be.
Toddler Nursing Standing Up
Looks like this mom just wants to get her laundry folded, but her hungry toddler has other plans. That's OK, the laundry will get put away ... never.
Nursing Toddler Peek-a-Boo
What works just as well as a sleep mask? A small child's chubby leg over your eyes. (Let's face it, after being up with a toddler all night, anything will work!)
Nursing Toddler on a Rocking Horse
The last time this baby called fives on her chair, her sibling swooped in anyway. This time she's not taking any chances on losing her spot, even if it is snack time.
Baby Nursing Under Cover
This little one heard all the fuss about how nursing babies should use a cover and decided to give it a try for herself.
Nursing Baby Watching TV
When cartoons are on, but hunger calls, babies can twist themselves into some pretty wild positions. Check out this one's spinal pretzel.
Toddler Nursing During Mom's Workout
This baby won't let the fact that her mom's in the middle of a workout stop her from grabbing a quick bite to eat. Get in there, baby!