"Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with
continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to
two years of age or beyond." World Health Organisation
I wrote the following for my 22 month old daughter, who still loves her be-boos!
Sonnet to My Nursing Toddler
Shall I compare your nursing now to then?
You are more likely to feed upside down,
Rough hands do pinch my breasts over again,
And gentle strokes are not so frequent now:
Sometimes you spot the breast and your eyes shine,
And often do you feed so unashamed,
That every now and then I must decline,
Though we take nature's feeding course untamed:
But our eternal feedings have now passed,
You are busier and sure of yourself,
Oh, you, my little girl, have grown so fast,
With intellect and skin that shows your health,
So long as you can suck, this is my view,
So long we nurse, for this gives life to you.
You are more likely to feed upside down,
Rough hands do pinch my breasts over again,
And gentle strokes are not so frequent now:
Sometimes you spot the breast and your eyes shine,
And often do you feed so unashamed,
That every now and then I must decline,
Though we take nature's feeding course untamed:
But our eternal feedings have now passed,
You are busier and sure of yourself,
Oh, you, my little girl, have grown so fast,
With intellect and skin that shows your health,
So long as you can suck, this is my view,
So long we nurse, for this gives life to you.
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- http://parentingsquad.com/reasons-to-breastfeed-a-toddler
- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-129099/Breastfeeding-cuts-cancer-risk.html
- http://www.llli.org/faq/advantagetoddler.html
- http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/ebf-benefits/
- http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/breastfeeding-a-toddler.aspx
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Dummy Mummy - This blog is a way of sharing all the things that as a clueless mum to a beautiful daughter, born in 2010 and gorgeous son, born in 2012, I am finding out through trial and error. Mainly error. This is my journey through depression, breastfeeding, and the sleep-deprived, guilt-ridden, wonderful, challenging world tat is motherhood.
Little Lily Pad Co -The Little Lilypad Blog is mostly written by a mum to two beautiful ( and very entertaining) daughters. It is sometimes written by the Man on the Pad and occasionally we accept guest posts. It is hopefully helpful, sometimes funny and always honest
Sorry About The Mess - Hi, I'm Chloe. I'm a 28 year old and live with my partner Same and our toddler son Arlo in our first little house in South London. Baby number two has now joined our family!
Petit Mom -If you hadn’t guessed by the name I’m short and I’m also a mother. I am 27 years old living in the West Midlands (near Birmingham to be a bit more exact without you stalking the hell out of me) with my fiancé, our son who is 3 years old and a girl due in July 2013 so we’ll soon be a family of four. I’m a cloth nappy fan (read: addict), social media lover and a little bit crazy from time to time.
Great British Family - A blog showcasing the best Great Britain has to offer families. I also blogged about my pregnancy and now my journey as a first time mum to my little girl.
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