Nursing a toddler

[Jezzy]

Hi mamas..
Can anyone tell me the benifits of nursing a toddler? My dd will be 2 next month and is still nursing all the time. I have been taking a lot of sh!t for this especially from my stupid mil .. I don't really care and I am not going to stop nursing her she is NO WHERE ready to wean. I just thought if I had more *come backs* than "its our buisness and NOT yours" she might leave me alone.

Another thing.. do any of you mamas think to yourselfs "this is it. I am done"
I was that way last night now I feel bad because I don't really want to stop.

Oh... Just one more thing I still don't have my 1st ppaf is that normal?

TIA!

~Jezzy~

[hollytheteacher]

don't have time to post much but check out this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Mothering-Nurs.../dp/0912500522

It has a TON of great information about the beneifts of nursing older toddlers so send a copy to your MIL

[Jezzy]

Thanks Hollytheteacher...I will order the book for myself. She doesn't speak or read english...

I guess that I am pretty much sick of her thinking it us any of her business...
And I am sick of having to justify my actions with MY daughter.

[pdxcox]

I am still nursing my DS at 27months and while of of the kids we play with are constantly fighting colds, flu and what not he is healthy as a horse.
anecdotal yes, but immune value does not just stop at a certain age !
and my first ppaf wasnt until 25months
keep it up as long as you and your daughter are happy!

[Red Pajama]

Still nursing a 26 month daughter. It helps with immunity, calms temper tantrums, creates peaceful sleep. She still wants to nurse, I still want to nurse her.

What benefits does your mil think will happen by weaning?

[kiwiva]

Originally Posted by Red Pajama

It helps with immunity, calms temper tantrums, creates peaceful sleep. She still wants to nurse, I still want to nurse her.

What benefits does your mil think will happen by weaning?

I agree with that. Would giving her the info actually help the situation? Some people just aren't open to info anyway. Turn it to her to back up what benefit she expects from weaning. If that info isn't helpful, you may just need to tell her it's not open for discussion.

Definitely read that book. It's great. Even if your MIL isn't open to actually learning about it, the info will give you plenty of confidence in dealing with her.

My favorite benefits are it's helpfulness in parenting generally. It's a great cure for tempers, bonks, upsets of all kinds and really helpful for connection. And it really is great for germs. DD had a tiny little cold this week, which she gave to DH and me and we felt horrible. It really helps with the illnesses even when they are older. DD is 3.