Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding makes me feel horny

you know breasfeeding is the best thing a mother can do for the baby, every day he is drinking on you his immune system is growing stronger and the less risk he stands by catching any funny illnesses.

Madeng wrote:

you know breasfeeding is the best thing a mother can do for the baby, every day he is drinking on you his immune system is growing stronger and the less risk he stands by catching any funny illnesses.

But at the same time as they get older dont they need a bit more substance to their diet? Something a bit more solid so that they grow and build strength. I am sure that by 3 most kids are eating solid things?!

I think by age 18 months it should be stopped. I breastfed 2 of my kids until the age of 6 months. I think if the baby was on a bottle I would take that bottle away around the age of 18 months so why should breastfeeding be any different? Not to mention at age 3 the child is not a baby anymore he/she is a toddler and I dont think toddlers should be breastfed or have a bottle hanging from their mouths. I once heard a story on the news a few years back where a woman actually got into some trouble because she was still breastfeeding her child at the age of 5.

I agree breastfeeding is good for your child, but honestly I dont think any 3 yr old toddler should be sucking on a bottle or being breastfed either one. If a child is not receiving the proper nutrition thru foods there are vitamins than can be dropped into their milk, or chewables as well. I know where I am from (USA) the doctors will tell you that it is best to start breaking your child from a bottle around the age of 18 months. It is very common for most women to breastfeed their babies untill age two, but age 3 is taking it a bit to the extreme if you ask me. Any child at that age is going to be in distress when you take something away that he/she has been comforted by. Thats why you should find other ways to comfort the child when breaking him/her from the habits. Giving in to the child is not going to accomplish anything but the child using those same tactics to get his/her way in the future. Just my opinion. I parent my children they dont parent me. I hope this doesn't sound arguementative, if so that is not my intention.