I enjoyed this article, but something struck me.  Perhaps the reason, well,
one of the reasons, so many look down on the toddler nursing is our (THE LC
community) description that it is so comforting and will stop when the child is
ready.  So many see this just as one more way to let that little child
manipulate and rule the roost.  Perhaps we should emphasize the nutritional aspect a
bit more.  I am certainly not agreeing with 'those' people, but I want them to
understand, I don't plan on nursing my little one into toddlerhood (or for
that matter why I put breastmilk in my 4yrs old cow milk at times) just for
comfort...I do it because they NEED the nutrition!

Just musing today!...
Cheryl Parrott RN, BSN, IBCLC
Kokomo, Indiana
mom to Lexie, almost 5, and Leah, nursling at 10months

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