Is it ok to breastfeed a five year old or other then that?

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Crimsyjo · Accepted Answer

I let my daughters choose when to stop. My oldest breastfed until 4 years old. My youngest until 3 years old. They ate solid food and they gained comfort from it mainly as a tool to go to sleep so at nap time and bedtime. As opposed to a baby that is like every 2 hours. It's not a big deal. And I like to think I gave them a good start in life. And also, men love my boobs now. Is my best feature! So no harm done there either!

Elena_Stewart · Accepted Answer

It is up to you and your child to decide when the time is right.

Lliam · Answer

I tried doing some research and was unable to find any negative outcomes to breast feeding older children on occasion if the child wants to. It's a way of feeling nurtured.

Most children ween themselves once they are old enough for solid food. But the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) writes that 2–7 years old is the estimated “natural weaning age for humans.” And I read of some women continuing to allow breast feeding into a child's teens.

So I don't know. I guess it's an individual choice.

SamIam96 · Answer

When I was growing up, my best friend's older sister was breast feeding. She didn't stop until the baby was in kindergarten. She must have liked it. Who am I to judge, good for her.

If a woman wanted me to, I would love to do it and I'm almost 30.

People really need to mind their own business. If you like it, do it.

sage2021 · Answer

No! I've seen only one lady do that and her son was almost as big as she was. She just laid back with him on top of her feeding. I wonder if they ever stopped?

Apple1996 · Answer

Nope in nature we are suppose to breastfeed childern till the age of 8 when they start getting adult teeth

exitseven · Answer

My father was born before the depression. and he could remember being breastfed. He was older than 5. He was breast fed to save money.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

Five-year-olds are old enough to eat food, so they wouldn't need breastmilk anymore.

JacobJordan · Answer

What do you mean okay? Morally okay? I think it is a personal choice and if no one is getting hurt who cares.

DJB72 · Answer

It's unusual.

"Milk" teeth are the first four at the top and bottom. Then the first "Deciduous" teeth - eye teeth and molars come through, at which point the child should be weaned by anyone not wanting to be a chew toy for an id on legs.

Surely · Answer

The child will probably be bullied and made fun of at school. Maybe all through his school years. If his friends find out he gets his milk directly from the spigot, at that age ! Not much different than drinking from the bottle at that age. But as you said. More bonding from mother to child.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I've seen 8 or 9 year olds possibly even 12 year olds breastfeeding. Their mother never bothered to stop them and has always taught them that, if they feel the need, go for it!

matchrestore · Answer

Yeah that's fine. At 5 I don't think they're getting much nutritional benefit from it anymore, but its not going to hurt them either.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Your job, as a parent, is to help your child to develop into an independent and self-sufficient individual. Breast feeding a five year old sounds counterproductive to that goal.

AviatorTom · Answer

Breast-feeding usually ends when the child gets their baby teeth... beyond that it's painful for the mother as the child clamps onto her nipple. That usually happens by the time the child is two. Five is a bit old to breastfeed.

Nifrayu · Answer

Sure. It doesn't hurt anything. That's around the age most children start weaning naturally. They will begin loosing their milk teeth soon.

Bricealan · Answer

I think so. I was breast fed until I was 18,, and wet the bed until I was 25... so... there you have it. Permissive parents !

XXblack88 · Answer

I honestly think 🤔 by that age they should be eating solid foods also kids at age have a full set of teeth I can't imagine that feeling nice.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

If at this age he/she/it/whatever still can't use fork and spoon, I'll consider it broken.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

I would say that’s a little old for sure. But who am I to tell a woman what to do with her body and child… I’d be a misogynistic asshole.

OtterMan68 · Answer

no. Unless he's starving and you have no other nourishment, a child should not breastfeed after 18 months

Anonymous · Answer

i think it should stop after the age of 2, maybe 3 if pushing it, but that's just me.

Anonymous · Answer

Wow that seems like a long time.. I thought breast feeding usually ended after 5-6 months..

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

It’s not okay

RedInnocent68 · Answer

No. Beyond two is child abuse.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

My mom breast fed me up till that age

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

stop letting that baby freak on you

msc545 · Answer

No, it is NOT OK at all.

LunarEclipse433 · Answer

It’s ok to breastfeed a 65 year old. LOL

krin_m · Answer

None of of my business TBH.

Anonymous · Answer

They're your boobs, breastfeed anyone you want to.

laly520 · Answer

that's not ok at all

TallAnon · Answer

Nope

eagle1951 · Answer

noooo

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