Comments on: Breastfeeding a toddler – sexist reactions http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/ Motherhood with a feminist slant. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:17:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: michelle http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-1166 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:01:30 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-1166 Hello,
I have been reading these comments and it has really helped me i have a 2 year old and i am still feeding him mostly at night and early morning, I too have had lots of comments like you still feeding him , he shouldnt still be having the boob. I know he will choose when the time is right to stop.

]]> By: Anonymous http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-520 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:52:24 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-520 People just love to give hell to mothers in every way possible. If you breastfeed for too long, you’re a bad mother. If you don’t breastfeed at all, you’re a bad mother. If you breastfeed in public, you’re a bad mother. If you have a job, you’re a bad mother. If you’re a single mom, you’re a bad mother. They just never stop!
We need to start supporting mothers, no matter WHAT they choose to do.

]]> By: Beckie http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-361 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:36:26 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-361 I just wanted to say I really enjoyed this post. I am nursing my 25 month old son & few people in my area seem to b/f, much less to do so past a year & past 2??? Goodness, I must have lost my marbles. LOL It is so nice to be able to at least have access to the internet & know that others out there not only understand WHY I am doing so, but support me as well. It can be sometimes lonely to live a life where everyone thinks you are gross for doing only what you feel is best for your child. Thankfully I have a hugely supportive husband who never mistaken thought any part of my body belonged to him in the first place. :)

]]> By: traderhead http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-347 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:29:04 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-347 Excellent article!! Loved it. I still Breastfeed my 19 month old toddler.

]]> By: S Brykczynski http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-125 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:57:55 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-125 Ops!
I forgot to mention that if my little boy still wanted to nurse, I would absolutely still be nursing, and I’m not giving any reasons. This is not something that needs to be justified anymore than the original decision to begin breast feeding in the first place. My body, My baby, My choice.
Also forgot to say, another great post Ruth!!!! Keep ‘em coming!

]]> By: S Brykczynski http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-124 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:54:08 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-124 How many times did I get asked “You’re STILL nursing him?” at 18 months. It made me so angry!! My baby weaned himself, he just lost interest. He stopped asking and after a little while I stop offering. It felt very natural and normal. I’d hate to think about forcing a wean. It must be very difficult for both Mum and child.

6. What does your husband think (or, “I wonder what her husband thinks”)?
Mine was not so supportive of the weaning! Why you may ask? Well…….We no longer had an instant way to sooth the baby when sick/injured. Also he had to take a much more active role in comforting the baby, where as before he would just pass the babe to me for nursing.
Weaning marked the end of an era for us. Now we have a little boy.

]]> By: Medela http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-113 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:33:48 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-113 This is one of the best posts I have read this week! As far as breasts as a property is concern concern I stopped breastfeeding when my kid was 11 months old and asked my husband now the property is completely yours!

]]> By: karen foster http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-111 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:32:41 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-111 your piece on breastfeeding was very good. is a shame that more poeple cant see how much the children who breastfeed seem more leaner in body weight dont have as many ailments and seem very advanced with development, some in different ways than others

]]> By: kerrie campbell http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-110 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:24:29 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-110 Hi Ruth,
great piece, I can’t wait for my 22 month old boy to say ‘I don’t want booby yet mummy, u sit and have a brew while I hoover up’.
And yes I agree with you about b/f in public when they are no longer babies, I don’t want the stares or sly comments or worse, so I don’t offer booby when we are out. Very sad.
Keep up the good writing hun. xx

]]> By: Thursday Blogwhoring « random babble… http://mothersforwomenslib.com/2008/12/08/breastfeeding-a-toddler-sexist-reactions/#comment-109 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:02:53 +0000 http://feministmums.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-109 [...] Sexist reactions to toddler breastfeeding (Mothers for Women’s Lib). [...]

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