> I wouldn't be comfortable asking moms in their introductions to declare
> what they think is an appropriate weaning age especially in
> introductions early in the group's development.  It might tend to divide
> the group into "soon" and "later" camps.
Good point Winnie.


> in public" it might be more open and not presuming a particular view to
> put it like "when the toddler wants to nurse in public or in the
> presence of non-supportive people".  This will allow for a more free
> discussion of whether one might be open about meeting the childs needs
> whereever and whenever they occur, whether it is appropriate to
> encourage the child to wait, whether one would have "code words" for
> nursing, etc.

Yes, I see your point here too.  My thought was to provide tips (for an
older toddler, i.e. one over 2 yrs or so) on distraction (which we know
is a weaning factor for some children) but also to tell the moms that if
they feel comfortable nursing their 2 or 3 year old in public then
that's ok, and that's for them to decide.

Thanks for the tips people.  :-)

Fio.

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