From experience I know what you say is true. I've had 5 children, and like you, I prefer letting them decide they are done between 3 and 4 years. They do stop, and I think it's better for them when they can stop on their own.
GOVERNMENT ARE HYPOCRITES because pedophilia is illegal but they allow women to feel sexual arousal and lust even to orgasms while their tits and erected nipples are being fondled and sucked by a baby or child during breastfeeding which is in fact pedophilia.
Hi sonia, my son is alot like Leigh in that he's high needs, ADHD, and ODD. He's very clingy and emotional and all that stuff. I think she'll be fine to ween on her own. People think that if you let the child choose that they will breastfeed until they're adults, which is ridiculous. My son weened himself at 4yrs old. He had a very traumatic event and has been night nursing at 5yrs old which is just now coming to an end. People just like drama on YT I think, so they complain about anything.
rofl! don't worry, she posts enough of these I am sure you will get to see her chest at some point. I mean, she'll still be posting these videos when the kids is 3,4,5, maybe even 6 rofl... plenty of time.
Don't heave anything against you, I respect what you doo, but I heave a Baby too, and i think I do her good breastfeeding her. But She is 6 months,at 5 months I started with solid food, just once a day, than two, now tree meals a day and the rest, stil breastmilk. But I really don't wanna nurse more than 9 months... I need to stop. If she is not confortable with normal food yet, I'll give her more milk, but I'm getting her used to food slowly... I couldn't breastfeed for 2 years!! Sorry.
Don't be sorry, you are actually a smarter woman than this lady! It is unhealthy for a mother to "give in" to her child when it wails and wants more milk. YES, it is called weaning for a reason. That means it will be an adjustment for the child, but one that needs to be made.
Thanks for agreeing , if you heave good milk than you should breastfeed at least 6 or 8 months, it's the best thing for the child. I don't agree with the baby deciding when to stop, being already 1 or 2 years old!! If a baby is really suffering without breastmilk, it may need more nursing, but you heave to see that, and do what is better. But there are people nursing at 5 and 6 years old, this children don't need it anymore, and you don't nurse for fun!! I don't see the point.
Don't get me wrong, I agree that small infants need to be breast fed. I am not implying that a woman should not breastfeed, or that they should pump their milk. I am not grossed out or offended by natural breastfeeding. It bothers me when she makes the comment, "I am going to let him decide." There are just so many things wrong with her approach. Parents are parents for a reason. It's okay to say no to your child. This child is too old for the breast, and is merely clinging to it. Shame...
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I would also like to add that you're statement in regards to the development of his jaw and teeth is false, and I would like to know where you got this information from. Your nipple is nearly identical to that of a bottle. And it has been proven time and time again that overextended use of bottles can actually cause unnatural shifting in the teeth as they are growing in. I have to ask myself why with so many no minds - that a license isn't required to have a child. It sickens me.
tzara, you are incorect, baby bottle nipples are NOTHING like breasts. there is a reason some babies end up suffering from nipple confusion if some idiot gave the baby a bottle before they got to breastfeed. different tongue positions and such.
Oh NO! Nipple confusion... Yes, it's such a hard life as an infant. GET OVER IT. Get that kid off your nipple, and give it some solid food already. Otherwise, expect him to grow attachment disorders.
When my baby just stops drinking, I can still see for a sec how my nipple looks like when she has it, because of the pressure she makes with her mouth, and it is different than the bottle. You can use the bottle sometimes, but if the baby is still very little, the breast is just the natural think they need. It's not just about feeding, they need to be near the mums body. But yes, I don't agree for nursing children that eat normal food, and go to the kindergarden.
You say here that you are going to let your child decide when he doesn't want it anymore. I think this is the wrong approach. You are his parent, and if you allow him to make decisions about YOUR body at such an early age, you can expect to see behaviors reflective of that later in life. Once a child's teeth begin to grow in, they are then ready for solid food. At which point it is essential to switch to pumped milk to begin the weening process.
I was born in a Thai refugee camp and my mother nursed me until I was 2, because she didn't have any other options/money. The only reason she stopped was because she was pregnant with my brother (and was 90lbs) and nursing me did not allow her to gain the proper weight she needed to carry my brother through term. I am now BFing my daughter and will let her wean herself also! Great video! The benefits are endless!
SUCH HARD WORK. If it were such hard work, she would have stopped. She CLEARLY gets pleasure from this, and doesn't care the emotional impact it will have on her son that she didn't wean him on her terms.
It makes a difference to me when she plasters it on youtube. Yes it is her child, but he himself is an individual. Does he get to say, mom please don't record this and put it on the internet? That is why it makes a difference to me. She is doing what she wants, and will continue to do so. But for as long as it's on Youtube, I will add my 2 cents.
People will never cease to amaze me. You know that statement is illogical. The two things being compared are nothing like each other. You are pretty sick yourself if you can't see how he may not want videos of himself forever on youtube sucking mom's nipple.
Here's an idea, how about putting those types of video's on Facebook, where it can be viewed privately. Oh wait, if she can't figure out when to stop sticking her nipple in his mouth, WHY would she think of something smart like that.
haha you didnt say there was anything wrong with her nursing, you said you didn't like her putting videos of her son up without his permission. The worldwide average for nursing is 4 years. Get your facts right before you start downing people
Clearly, you haven't read any of my other comments. I would like to see where you got your statistic from. What you fail to take into consideration is that this woman is not impovershed. Her son is happy, and healthy. His teeth are grown. She clearly states that she COULD wean him if she felt that is what he wanted. He is 2 years old. He doesn't no any better. So she SHOULD wean him. We live in a place where it isn't necessity to breastfeed once their teeth are through!
Like I have said to others, i do not have a problem with breastfeeding. It's a beautiful part of life. However, I don't agree with mothers posting videos of extended nursing because their child is no longer an infant. I feel very strongly that children should begin weaning with their teeth and solids. Pumped breastmilk so that they can begin to detach themsleves from the breast. A child isn't going to make the decision on their own to stop. CHILDREN AREN'T DECISION MAKERS.
This mother will most likely regret her decisions, just as she says "maybe I'm wrong, well, we'll see."
Yes, you will. Because your child wont just decide to stop. You will be the one making the decision. It's like she is waiting for him to say, "Thanks mom, but I'm good now." rofl...
The worldwide age of weaning is 4!! I'm going ti recommend you watch Ignorance meets knowledge (extended breastfeeding). It's under my list of favorites or you can look it up! :)
You are merely repeating yourself now. I have already watched the video you are referencing. Allow me to repeat myself so you c n get it into your head. I DO NOT have a problem with breastfeeding. I have a problem with extended breastfeeding where it IS NOT necessary. We aren't talking 3rd world country, where they have no other choice. This woman is saying "let him decide." As if he can say yes or no for himself! Toddler's AREN'T DECISION MAKERS. I bet this woman's husband isn't there anymore.
I bet, even after all of that, you will stand in defence. And if you do, I'll just assume that you either know this lady, or are in a similar situation. Either way, I disagree with your opinion/thoughts on the matter. And I'll be happy to keep my moments of feeding my children private, and will begin weaning them once their teeth are grown in.
You may feel that your opinion is right, but believe me, there are plenty of women who think you're DEAD WRONG!
ha and I'm sure there are plenty that think you're wrong as well, and that's ok. I only breastfed my son for 2 months. I just dont see anything wrong with breastfeeding rather it be extended or not. We can just agree to disagree :)
I am so happy I found this video. My daughter is 19 months and still breast feed about 4x a day. When people find out they look at me as if I'm crazy. But besides all of the benefits i do it because this what she has known since she was born. There is nothing wrong with it and its such a unique bond we have. As a parent I just want to make my daughter know her needs are met. But now I know there are other moms who feel the same.
Yes, but don't you think they are many other things, that make you child know you are there?? I sure respect you, but your mother and child bond is not just about breastfeeding, and you'll still be close, without it!! She knows it since she was born, but maybe now she needs to start knowing herself without your breast, because she can't do that till she is 15, or 18. Ok, my opinion.
....ready to be done, because they (mother and child) aren't making a big deal over the end of their relationship. Now, it is true that it isn't the way for everyone, and some relationships do end with a marker (a party, a pregnancy, etc).
Congratulations on continuing what works for your family. The benefits are too many to name.
...their needs in that way. Many children do wean themselves slowly by dropping one nursing session, then only nursing in the morning or night, then skipping every night, and then one day you wake up and realize that he hasn't nursed in 5 days! This is him vocalizing his needs without needing to tell you so clearly he is done. Because like you've said, it isn't about ending but the benefits alone the way. To me I feel that a child who never has to mention that he is done, is more emotionally....
Thanks for the video update. I think everything you've said is very true and very honest. We need more women online honestly speaking of their breastfeeding relationships and what it means to them and their children.
I do have one comment to make about the weaning process in regards to Gunner, you said you would like to continue nursing him until he vocalizes that he no longer wishes to nurse. That is fantastic that you are listening to his needs, although not all children will vocalize...
My daughter is 8mns and we are planning on self weaning if possible. I have a friend whose son is nearing his 5th bday and still nursing. How long do you plan on going? Thanks for all your awesome vids btw!
People, breast feeding supports the immune system, it doesn't REPLACE it. Breastfed kids still get sick and still have to produce antibodies of their own. I don't know where venum2late got those ideas but they are just not true.
I saw that video of leigh... and I think she should have weaned her earlier.. I understand its a comfort thing for a child,.. But if she weaned earlier the child would find something else for comfort, Maybe mommy just reading her a book, or something like that... how is she high needs btw?
She was advised against earlier weaning because she was underweight, 17lbs at 14mos. She was a good eater until just after she got 4 vaccines in one day at 1yr, including 2 live vaccines (MMR+chickenpox). Maybe it was a coincidence, but she stopped eating within a week.
She is high needs in the sense that she is kinda clingy and very sensitive, easily upset, needs a lot of reassurance.
Weaned babies usually find comfort in a thumb, fingers, pacie, or object. I'm not sure that's a good thing.
No one knows if early vs late weaning would be 'best' for any child. Not even the Mother can ever know. Although, by the child still clearly needing to be nursed it shows that there must be much emotional benefit to that child, and that should be honored. Surely Leigh enjoys cuddles and stories too, breastfeeding isn't black and white. It is an ever changing relationship between mother and child.
be careful about the immune boost the thing is you are giving him antibodies that means that his body won't produce them it isn't until those antibodies are out of his system and his body has to fight the
I don't know where you get that idea. It's not replacing his immune system, it supports it as he builds it on his own. His body also produces antibodies, but those in the mother's milk add to them. This is how nature intended it.
bugs on his own that he'll have immunity so it's not all good but i think that breast feeding is good for the brain developments it has special fats that are good for the neurons and so breast feeding is good overall but not so much for immunity.
you are completely right....he will tell you when he does not need it.
children need nursing for numerous reasons, not just health...some need comfort, mamas smell, her skin, until they are much older than 1 year....this is a NEED that must be met, plus its a nice relaxation for mama.
I fail to see anything wrong with extended nursing.......Everybody's different and they have different needs as well as different levels of those needs.
From experience I know what you say is true. I've had 5 children, and like you, I prefer letting them decide they are done between 3 and 4 years. They do stop, and I think it's better for them when they can stop on their own.
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GOVERNMENT ARE HYPOCRITES because pedophilia is illegal but they allow women to feel sexual arousal and lust even to orgasms while their tits and erected nipples are being fondled and sucked by a baby or child during breastfeeding which is in fact pedophilia.
domram12 11 months ago
Hi sonia, my son is alot like Leigh in that he's high needs, ADHD, and ODD. He's very clingy and emotional and all that stuff. I think she'll be fine to ween on her own. People think that if you let the child choose that they will breastfeed until they're adults, which is ridiculous. My son weened himself at 4yrs old. He had a very traumatic event and has been night nursing at 5yrs old which is just now coming to an end. People just like drama on YT I think, so they complain about anything.
OutcastEntertainment 1 year ago
r u still breastfeeding? Its a beautiful thing for mom and baby bonding
simsdale 1 year ago
2 yr olds should be smoking cigarettes and hanging on street corners.
dmbfan07cb 1 year ago
Blablablablabla make me a sammich bitch and don't let ur brat boss u around
seattlekboy95 1 year ago
show us the titty, goddamn it! i only clicked on this so i could see your boobs.
Kommandant77 2 years ago
rofl! don't worry, she posts enough of these I am sure you will get to see her chest at some point. I mean, she'll still be posting these videos when the kids is 3,4,5, maybe even 6 rofl... plenty of time.
Tzara86 2 years ago
Don't heave anything against you, I respect what you doo, but I heave a Baby too, and i think I do her good breastfeeding her. But She is 6 months,at 5 months I started with solid food, just once a day, than two, now tree meals a day and the rest, stil breastmilk. But I really don't wanna nurse more than 9 months... I need to stop. If she is not confortable with normal food yet, I'll give her more milk, but I'm getting her used to food slowly... I couldn't breastfeed for 2 years!! Sorry.
janaherde 2 years ago 2
Don't be sorry, you are actually a smarter woman than this lady! It is unhealthy for a mother to "give in" to her child when it wails and wants more milk. YES, it is called weaning for a reason. That means it will be an adjustment for the child, but one that needs to be made.
Tzara86 2 years ago
Thanks for agreeing , if you heave good milk than you should breastfeed at least 6 or 8 months, it's the best thing for the child. I don't agree with the baby deciding when to stop, being already 1 or 2 years old!! If a baby is really suffering without breastmilk, it may need more nursing, but you heave to see that, and do what is better. But there are people nursing at 5 and 6 years old, this children don't need it anymore, and you don't nurse for fun!! I don't see the point.
janaherde 2 years ago
Don't get me wrong, I agree that small infants need to be breast fed. I am not implying that a woman should not breastfeed, or that they should pump their milk. I am not grossed out or offended by natural breastfeeding. It bothers me when she makes the comment, "I am going to let him decide." There are just so many things wrong with her approach. Parents are parents for a reason. It's okay to say no to your child. This child is too old for the breast, and is merely clinging to it. Shame...
Tzara86 2 years ago
I get your idean, my opinion is similar.
janaherde 2 years ago
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I would also like to add that you're statement in regards to the development of his jaw and teeth is false, and I would like to know where you got this information from. Your nipple is nearly identical to that of a bottle. And it has been proven time and time again that overextended use of bottles can actually cause unnatural shifting in the teeth as they are growing in. I have to ask myself why with so many no minds - that a license isn't required to have a child. It sickens me.
Tzara86 2 years ago
tzara, you are incorect, baby bottle nipples are NOTHING like breasts. there is a reason some babies end up suffering from nipple confusion if some idiot gave the baby a bottle before they got to breastfeed. different tongue positions and such.
MamaStrega 2 years ago
Oh NO! Nipple confusion... Yes, it's such a hard life as an infant. GET OVER IT. Get that kid off your nipple, and give it some solid food already. Otherwise, expect him to grow attachment disorders.
Tzara86 2 years ago
When my baby just stops drinking, I can still see for a sec how my nipple looks like when she has it, because of the pressure she makes with her mouth, and it is different than the bottle. You can use the bottle sometimes, but if the baby is still very little, the breast is just the natural think they need. It's not just about feeding, they need to be near the mums body. But yes, I don't agree for nursing children that eat normal food, and go to the kindergarden.
janaherde 2 years ago
You say here that you are going to let your child decide when he doesn't want it anymore. I think this is the wrong approach. You are his parent, and if you allow him to make decisions about YOUR body at such an early age, you can expect to see behaviors reflective of that later in life. Once a child's teeth begin to grow in, they are then ready for solid food. At which point it is essential to switch to pumped milk to begin the weening process.
Tzara86 2 years ago
I was born in a Thai refugee camp and my mother nursed me until I was 2, because she didn't have any other options/money. The only reason she stopped was because she was pregnant with my brother (and was 90lbs) and nursing me did not allow her to gain the proper weight she needed to carry my brother through term. I am now BFing my daughter and will let her wean herself also! Great video! The benefits are endless!
jcning 2 years ago 13
I think it's aweome you still breastfeed! What a hard working mother you are!
lcp616 2 years ago 7
SUCH HARD WORK. If it were such hard work, she would have stopped. She CLEARLY gets pleasure from this, and doesn't care the emotional impact it will have on her son that she didn't wean him on her terms.
Tzara86 2 years ago
its her child and she can do what she wants. The way I see it, weaning him would be easier. What difference does it make to you?
lcp616 2 years ago
It makes a difference to me when she plasters it on youtube. Yes it is her child, but he himself is an individual. Does he get to say, mom please don't record this and put it on the internet? That is why it makes a difference to me. She is doing what she wants, and will continue to do so. But for as long as it's on Youtube, I will add my 2 cents.
Tzara86 2 years ago
ok so I shouldn't put my child on youtube when he starts crawling bc he doesnt get a say? haha
lcp616 2 years ago
Yes, let's start comparing crawling to extended breast feeding.
Tzara86 2 years ago
People will never cease to amaze me. You know that statement is illogical. The two things being compared are nothing like each other. You are pretty sick yourself if you can't see how he may not want videos of himself forever on youtube sucking mom's nipple.
Tzara86 2 years ago
Here's an idea, how about putting those types of video's on Facebook, where it can be viewed privately. Oh wait, if she can't figure out when to stop sticking her nipple in his mouth, WHY would she think of something smart like that.
Tzara86 2 years ago
haha you didnt say there was anything wrong with her nursing, you said you didn't like her putting videos of her son up without his permission. The worldwide average for nursing is 4 years. Get your facts right before you start downing people
lcp616 2 years ago
Clearly, you haven't read any of my other comments. I would like to see where you got your statistic from. What you fail to take into consideration is that this woman is not impovershed. Her son is happy, and healthy. His teeth are grown. She clearly states that she COULD wean him if she felt that is what he wanted. He is 2 years old. He doesn't no any better. So she SHOULD wean him. We live in a place where it isn't necessity to breastfeed once their teeth are through!
Tzara86 2 years ago
Like I have said to others, i do not have a problem with breastfeeding. It's a beautiful part of life. However, I don't agree with mothers posting videos of extended nursing because their child is no longer an infant. I feel very strongly that children should begin weaning with their teeth and solids. Pumped breastmilk so that they can begin to detach themsleves from the breast. A child isn't going to make the decision on their own to stop. CHILDREN AREN'T DECISION MAKERS.
Tzara86 2 years ago
This mother will most likely regret her decisions, just as she says "maybe I'm wrong, well, we'll see."
Yes, you will. Because your child wont just decide to stop. You will be the one making the decision. It's like she is waiting for him to say, "Thanks mom, but I'm good now." rofl...
Tzara86 2 years ago
The worldwide age of weaning is 4!! I'm going ti recommend you watch Ignorance meets knowledge (extended breastfeeding). It's under my list of favorites or you can look it up! :)
lcp616 2 years ago 2
You are merely repeating yourself now. I have already watched the video you are referencing. Allow me to repeat myself so you c n get it into your head. I DO NOT have a problem with breastfeeding. I have a problem with extended breastfeeding where it IS NOT necessary. We aren't talking 3rd world country, where they have no other choice. This woman is saying "let him decide." As if he can say yes or no for himself! Toddler's AREN'T DECISION MAKERS. I bet this woman's husband isn't there anymore.
Tzara86 2 years ago
I bet, even after all of that, you will stand in defence. And if you do, I'll just assume that you either know this lady, or are in a similar situation. Either way, I disagree with your opinion/thoughts on the matter. And I'll be happy to keep my moments of feeding my children private, and will begin weaning them once their teeth are grown in.
You may feel that your opinion is right, but believe me, there are plenty of women who think you're DEAD WRONG!
Tzara86 2 years ago
ha and I'm sure there are plenty that think you're wrong as well, and that's ok. I only breastfed my son for 2 months. I just dont see anything wrong with breastfeeding rather it be extended or not. We can just agree to disagree :)
lcp616 2 years ago
lol ya, pretty much :)
Tzara86 2 years ago
I am so happy I found this video. My daughter is 19 months and still breast feed about 4x a day. When people find out they look at me as if I'm crazy. But besides all of the benefits i do it because this what she has known since she was born. There is nothing wrong with it and its such a unique bond we have. As a parent I just want to make my daughter know her needs are met. But now I know there are other moms who feel the same.
Carterkrys15 2 years ago
Yes, but don't you think they are many other things, that make you child know you are there?? I sure respect you, but your mother and child bond is not just about breastfeeding, and you'll still be close, without it!! She knows it since she was born, but maybe now she needs to start knowing herself without your breast, because she can't do that till she is 15, or 18. Ok, my opinion.
janaherde 2 years ago
....ready to be done, because they (mother and child) aren't making a big deal over the end of their relationship. Now, it is true that it isn't the way for everyone, and some relationships do end with a marker (a party, a pregnancy, etc).
Congratulations on continuing what works for your family. The benefits are too many to name.
great video.
36hesperia36 2 years ago
...their needs in that way. Many children do wean themselves slowly by dropping one nursing session, then only nursing in the morning or night, then skipping every night, and then one day you wake up and realize that he hasn't nursed in 5 days! This is him vocalizing his needs without needing to tell you so clearly he is done. Because like you've said, it isn't about ending but the benefits alone the way. To me I feel that a child who never has to mention that he is done, is more emotionally....
36hesperia36 2 years ago
Thanks for the video update. I think everything you've said is very true and very honest. We need more women online honestly speaking of their breastfeeding relationships and what it means to them and their children.
I do have one comment to make about the weaning process in regards to Gunner, you said you would like to continue nursing him until he vocalizes that he no longer wishes to nurse. That is fantastic that you are listening to his needs, although not all children will vocalize...
36hesperia36 2 years ago
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what stupid name for kid
gunner , can,t you find better name for de kid
ttarzann 2 years ago
My daughter is 8mns and we are planning on self weaning if possible. I have a friend whose son is nearing his 5th bday and still nursing. How long do you plan on going? Thanks for all your awesome vids btw!
Mommy2Kalila 2 years ago
People, breast feeding supports the immune system, it doesn't REPLACE it. Breastfed kids still get sick and still have to produce antibodies of their own. I don't know where venum2late got those ideas but they are just not true.
sonia989 2 years ago
I saw that video of leigh... and I think she should have weaned her earlier.. I understand its a comfort thing for a child,.. But if she weaned earlier the child would find something else for comfort, Maybe mommy just reading her a book, or something like that... how is she high needs btw?
Pam4Rob 2 years ago
She was advised against earlier weaning because she was underweight, 17lbs at 14mos. She was a good eater until just after she got 4 vaccines in one day at 1yr, including 2 live vaccines (MMR+chickenpox). Maybe it was a coincidence, but she stopped eating within a week.
She is high needs in the sense that she is kinda clingy and very sensitive, easily upset, needs a lot of reassurance.
Weaned babies usually find comfort in a thumb, fingers, pacie, or object. I'm not sure that's a good thing.
sonia989 2 years ago
No one knows if early vs late weaning would be 'best' for any child. Not even the Mother can ever know. Although, by the child still clearly needing to be nursed it shows that there must be much emotional benefit to that child, and that should be honored. Surely Leigh enjoys cuddles and stories too, breastfeeding isn't black and white. It is an ever changing relationship between mother and child.
36hesperia36 2 years ago
It's food. If it's treated as anything more, expect repercussions.
Tzara86 2 years ago
be careful about the immune boost the thing is you are giving him antibodies that means that his body won't produce them it isn't until those antibodies are out of his system and his body has to fight the
venum2late 2 years ago
I don't know where you get that idea. It's not replacing his immune system, it supports it as he builds it on his own. His body also produces antibodies, but those in the mother's milk add to them. This is how nature intended it.
thetruthergirls 2 years ago
bugs on his own that he'll have immunity so it's not all good but i think that breast feeding is good for the brain developments it has special fats that are good for the neurons and so breast feeding is good overall but not so much for immunity.
venum2late 2 years ago
you are completely right....he will tell you when he does not need it.
children need nursing for numerous reasons, not just health...some need comfort, mamas smell, her skin, until they are much older than 1 year....this is a NEED that must be met, plus its a nice relaxation for mama.
DelIriSentA 2 years ago
I fail to see anything wrong with extended nursing.......Everybody's different and they have different needs as well as different levels of those needs.
5 *s.
boony68 2 years ago
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monzerttt 2 years ago
wonderful nursing mother
wonderful beautiful son
god bless sonia
god bless your son
monzerttt 2 years ago