Is extended breastfeeding baby beyond age 2yr old good idea?

[Kelly6]

I was thinking to breastfeed kids beyond age 2yr

[Surely]

I am sure that by two. A baby is not getting enough nourishment from your breasts and is supplementing with whole foods, anyway.
So, I believe that it would be up to the mother and baby as to when they quit breast feeding.
I have seen talk shows where women were said that they had to quit breastfeeding when they child went to school!!!

[Surely]

Thank you for the MHO and good luck!

[OfMiceandMen]

I don't think its a problem, but other members of society may not be impressed as everyone would have an opinion on the matter. If you don't give a crap, then not a problem.

As long as the 2 year old is getting other solid foods, and a more fulsome nutrition, they would be fine.

[OfMiceandMen]

Cheers.😎👍

[TenderFantasy]

Sadly, I may never get the chance to experience that stuff. My boyfriend just broke up with me a few days ago, and I'm not getting any younger. I hope though, I can find better finally someday soon. Either that, or maybe I will just have to do it solo (becoming a mother).

[TenderFantasy]

By the way, because of my age, I may have to use surrogation or adoption though I don't know how my aunt was able to do it at her age of 49 back in 2012. Now she has healthy and happy 11 year old twins from her second marriage and three with the first.

[Kelly6]

Sorry to hear all that

[supercutebutt]

We have enough people on Earth, anyhow. 8 billion and counting.

[Apple1996]

2 years is the bare minimum that a baby should be breastfed. Anytime after that is good too

[Curiosity2006]

Well 2 Years is more than enough. Some stop at 1 year 1/2 (18 months). The immune system of the babies develops completely within the first two years of their lives, I've read. They're supposed/meant to consume food from other external sources (normal food) beyond that age. There is no additional benefit to breastfeed a baby afterwards.

[NYCQuestions1976]

I fully support breastfeeding. Especially for the first year or two of the child's life. There have been numerous medical studies that show its importance when it comes to the child's overall health, growth, and immune system. However once a child is old enough to walk into a room and ask for a boob, it's probably time for the weaning process to start.

[AviatorTom]

Breastfeeding past 2yo is fine, just stop before the baby reaches adulthood.

[Anonymous]

Although I find it weird and I feel it's time to stop breastfeeding by that age. You do what you feel is best for you and your baby. Neither mine or anyone else's opinion should matter

[Kelly6]

true at the end i will decide myself,

[HelpfulWoman]

You've said in dms that you already do breastfeeding far beyond the normal age.

[jshm2]

Sure, does no harm. But unless it's a premie, the baby at two should be onto something more solid.

[supercutebutt]

There is no agreed upon age cutoff. I've heard of some mothers breastfeeding until their children leave home for college.

[Mansearching]

You've got to be ready and baby has to be ready. But mainly the mom. Its all psychological.

At age of 2 the baby is ready to transfer from breast to bottle or solid food.

[sage2021]

Hi! I'm not a breastfeeding expert but I think you gaged yourself correctly at stopping at age 2. 💕

[Red_Arrow]

Make sure you have weaned the child before they leave to go to college. lol.

[XXblack88]

I don't know. it probably would get frowned upon in public but what goes on behind closed doors is Noone's business.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the parent really, I learnt the hard way when both y daugthers pulled my bikini down at the beach.

[Samantha_17]

My mom fed me till I was 2 and a half years of age.

[Guardian45]

Yes, that's possible. I think it depends on the child.

[Charliefretz329]

To each their own, if it works and both are healthy cool

[Friendlybro79]

I am curious if you asked your doctor. That would be a way better person to ask then us?

[Kelly6]

have asked doctor,
just to see people opinion here

[Friendlybro79]

Oh you have to know you're going to get a bunch of yes and no's here lol. What did the doctor say? Sorry I read your question a little too literally like you weren't sure and needed advice. What did the doctor say? I don't pretend to have too much of an opinion about medical advice because I'm not a doctor.

[AmeerX]

It's not an issue if you do. It's really the mother's discretion. 2 years is minimum

[CubaPirate]

I thought you did adult breast feeding. So whatever feels good to you

[FunkyMonkee]

I see no problem, with it. I know of a woman that's still feeding her 8 year olds.

[Sparkie460]

I've seen mothers breastfeeding their 5 year old so why not

[Celticwolf78]

You can try pumping it and putting it in a container and giving it to him/her in a sippy and that will be better

[Christoff92]

Sure. Nothing wrong with that

[loves2learn]

Of course it’s fine. You know my stance on this.

[saffoler]

Sure.

[austinbooth]

I support you 100 %

[Staximus]

Kids get teeth for a reason

[Nigjt]

No no it's differently not at all.
God Bless

[krin_m]

I don't see why not.

[riverrat3]

that is between you and child

[Awantika03]

Not bad

[artgorgeous]

bad idea.

[Anonymous]

Yes, breast milk has tons of benefits.

[Grond21]

3-4 years is good

[BigDog1989]

Nope

[AnusNdaPainus]

That’s weird

[msc545]

Bad idea

[AmeerX]

How is it bad idea?

[msc545]

Children of 2 years old need to have solid or semi-solid more nutritious food than breast milk or formula

[AmeerX]

Oh she can give both

[BLP11520]

Yes we did