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You've heard the saying about older kids and breastfeeding -- "Once they're old enough to ask for it, they're too old." But I know plenty of you take issue with that -- there are tons of CafeMoms who can speak on the many benefits of nursing toddlers.
But, back up a minute ... how, exactly, do speaking toddlers ask to nurse? What words do they use? I wasn't able to breastfeed into toddlerhood, so I can't speak firsthand, but I'd love to know how many extended breastfeeders get verbal prompts like this one from BethieBoo's 18 month old son:
He comes up to me, squeezes them and says, 'In Deeeeece.' And then he takes his own head and smacks them with his head and tries to make punching noises.
There's a little joke involving BethieBoo's husband behind that one -- check it out in Breastfeeding Moms (but you'll have to join the group first). Here's how other CM toddlers beg for the boob:
-- My daughter (almost 2) says "yummy yummy yummy," and pulls my shirt up and helps herself.
-- My DS whimpers and whines and pulls down on the collar of my shirt. Then he precedes to punch, hit, smack, and poke my boob and say "milk" until I give it to him.
-- He just harasses me and says "boooooooobies."
-- Preston says "I unt (want) googoo (his made up word for mama milk)."
-- My 25 month old says "Mahmie, NURSH peeeeez?" If I don't move fast enough, he'll stay "NURSH! NURSH! NURSH PEEEEEEZ!" or something similar. When he's done with one side, he'll pop off and say "UDDERSIDE PEEZ!" Sometimes he thanks me.
-- My daughter (18 months) will point to my shirt, say "NNNNN" and make the sign for please.
-- DS (26 months) straddles my lap, grabs the bottom of my shirt and gives me this really hopeful look, then says "PLEASE?!" until I say okay. Occasionally he'll forget his manners and scream "boobie" instead.
-- My son (22 months) will pat my boobs and say, "Pees." If I'm not fast enough he'll say, "Pees boob." If I still haven't given in, he'll cry and scream "JUICE!"
-- My DD (23 months) comes up to me and says, "Shide, no shide!" (I would always ask her, after she finished nursing one side, if she wanted the other side.)
++How do your toddlers ask to breastfeed?
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Comments (37)
My nursling recently weaned(~cry~; last month, 2 weeks shy of his 2nd birthday); but he would climb up into my lap, cock his head to a side, and just ask; "mommy, peez bub".
My 23-month-old says, "Ah nuh-sin?! Ah nuh-sin?!" And if I'm not fast enough, she'll say, "Peez, nuh-sin!"
There is no scientific proof that nursing a child over 2 is beneficial. I was a member of a breastfeeding moms group "LaLeche", the group administrator was nursing her 3 year old. We would all be sitting around the kitchen table, the child came up to Mom, pulled up her shirt and just started nursing. It was horrible IMO. That isn't for the child, it is for the Mom. IMO. If they start asking, it's time to wein! IMO
[quote] There is no scientific proof that nursing a child over 2 is beneficial. I was a member of a breastfeeding moms group "LaLeche", the group administrator was nursing her 3 year old. We would all be sitting around the kitchen table, the child came up to Mom, pulled up her shirt and just started nursing. It was horrible IMO. That isn't for the child, it is for the Mom. IMO. If they start asking, it's time to wein! IMO
blessed5x Jan. 14, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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There also was no scientific proof that the world was round either at one point. Let mamas feed their babies as long as they feel it is healthy and if you don't like it then don't go to groups where you know women will be nursing their kids.
My 15 month old has a specific fuss when she wants to nurse. Its an urgent "nurse me or you'll have a meltdown on your hands" type of fuss.
My son who is 2 1/2 usually just says "Please I nurse?" or "I want nurse" LOL. He is very matter-of-fact :-)
My quote is up there, lol. He says "Pees boob" He is also starting to say nurse instead of boob which I like much more.
I was laughing and enjoying this article until blessed5x put her two cents in, thanks. *sarcasm*
My son is 12 months old and I wonder what he will say? I love the ones that say please, how cute.
Not trying to start drama here, but I just wanted to say, if you don't even know how to correctly spell the word "wean", perhaps you shouldn't be posting comments on how nursing a toddler is gross. I thought the main point of this article was to be a positive reinforcement for moms who are nursing their toddlers. Nursing a toddler is difficult enough, especially in our society where a lot of people over-sexualize the breast to begin with. Anyone who has nursed a toddler will tell you, they're not doing it for themselves. Just the legistics of nursing itself is difficult enough to make plenty of nursing moms consider weaning. Everyone is entitled to their own oppinion, but let's all try to keep this article positive.