Some friends or relatives may have misconceived ideas about older babies who are still breastfeeding. This often results from not having seen or been around such babies - more of a case of “lack of information”. They would find it strange to see a walking and talking “baby” playing happily and then running to Mummy to nurse. Think of the situation as a learning experience FOR THEM. On your end, it is your baby and your life, and you have continued breastfeeding because of the bonding and your belief & observations of the benefits.
Continue to trust in your beliefs!
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Nursing an older child
I am 5 months pregnant and am nursing my 2 yr 2 mth child. We both look forward to the times she nurses, especially early in the morning and after work. My daughter would stroke my arms lovingly up and down as she nurses. At night when she wakes she 'escapes' from her cot (which is next to our bed) by tumbling out for a quick drink. After which, she goes back to her cot willingly. To all mummies nursing an older child, the emotional comfort and bond is wonderful. Hold on to it
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