I know a case where a woman began taking care of the child of her husband at
a few weeks of age because the mother was unable to do so. She bottlefed
this child but 5 years (and 2 other bio children) later on the request of
her daughter she commenced breastfeeding her at night and first thing in the
morning. They both enjoy the closeness of breastfeeding. A wonderful story
really- she just wishes that she had done it sooner... she never thought
that she could.
I hate to think what the respectable authorities would think. Breastfeeding
a 5 year old is bad enough but breastfeeding one you haven't given birth
to!!
Karleen Gribble
Australia
>
> Another question to those with more experience than myself...
>
> How often do you see (or know of) mothers weaning a child early enough
they
> don't really remember how to nurse (say 12 months) and then letting the
> child nurse again 1,2, or 3 years later? I'm particularly thinking of an
> instance, perhaps, when the child sees a younger sibling nursing and wants
> to share that closeness with mom. Is this common in some cultures as a
> nurturing style? Would this be seen as child molestation here in the US
(by
> the governmental agencies that would take away your child)?
>
> Just curious if this is being done and how you teach the older child to
> nurse again.
>
> Thanks for your time-- Kelly
>
> Kelly S. Beals, RD, CLC
> Beaufort Naval Hospital
> Beaufort, SC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 17:19:17 -0400
> From: Jodi Barnard <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Shock at Oil of Olay
>
> Melissa ... Interesting thing to note on the commercial. Oil of Olay is
> also listed on the PETA site as a product whose parent company STILL
> participates in testing on animals. I am beginning to get the impression
> that this company needs to become more progressive.
> Just my 2 cents .....
>
> Jodi Barnard
> Ladner, British Columbia
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 17:33:11 -0400
> From: "Heidi A. Bingham" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Shock at Oil of Olay...
>
> I saw this commercial for the first time this morning. I was outraged! I
> didn't even get the "point" of the commercial or WHAT the bottle was doing
> in there, LOL! My children groaned with me, and my 3 yo said "bottles
> aren't good for babies!" Anyway, if you find an email address, please let
> us know!
>
> ~ Heidi
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 17:45:26 -0400
> From: Norma Ritter <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Ross funded study
>
> I must admit that I live an insulated life. Most of my friends with babies
> and small children are breastfeeding them and then weaning to *real* food.
> Last weekend my eyes were opened to how the rest of our society lives. We
> were attending a communal event and seating was random. We were at a table
> which included a family with a 2 yr old. He was obviously very hungry. His
> mother completely ignored the nice variety of breads, sandwich fillings,
> salads and fruits at the buffet, and opened a can of fruit, which he
> refused. She then opened a can of Pediasure, saying something about how he
> REALLY needed this. He refused this too, all the while reaching for the
> *real* food. When I suggested that he might like a taste of what the
> grown-ups were eating I got blank stares.
> Sighhhhhhh
>
> Norma Ritter, IBCLC
> private practice in Big Flats, upstate NY, where it is raining :)
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>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 19:39:59 -0230
> From: dec <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: cot cards
>
> Would anyone know where I can find baby cot cards that are not from a
> formula company?
> Our maternal/newborn unit currently uses ones from a formula company. The
> recent ones arrived with the formula name boldly displayed on them.
> We would rather find an alternative.
> Thanks
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of LACTNET Digest - 1 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-332)
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