my niece is 3 years old and her mother still breastfreed her? Is that normal?
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No that is not normal. She is going to have a hard time stopping now.......
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its not normal, but people do that. I think the girls too old. No it will not affect her development, but make it even better, im not saying she should breast feed her, but breast milk is very good for you. Gives babys tons of antibodys to fight infection, and vitiamns. But its not normal for a 3 year old to still be breast feeding. I find it kinda strange, and gross. Cause they too old.
If the kid is old enough to ask for it, the kid is to old for it.
um, thats really not normal.
no it will not hurt
Thats a little weird. I don't think it is unhealthy...but definately a little odd.
why in the world is she still breastfeeding? That is not normal I have never heard of that..at that age
nope but theres no reson to still being breast fed a young toddler
That should be concidered child molestation. That is really sick. I hope this is a joke. And ugh....yeah this will effect her development.
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I'm not changing my answer just because you told me to. This is strange and needs to be stopped.. Like 2 years ago.
I'm not sure on whether it will effect her development, but she should stop breast feeding her. Your are supposed to stop around 1 or 1 1/2 sometimes a little after. Have an awesome day :)
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Is it normal.....how many 3-year-olds do you know that breastfeed!? You should tell her to stop, that's horrible! Not to mention crazy!
Not normal. Will have development implications.
many mothers do it,I personally think she needs to learn how to feed herself.
It's completely normal. Anyone looking at it from a sexual angle needs help.
No it won't hurt anything.
To each their own. (But that is a little weird.)
that is not normal in our society...however, it is good for the mother and kid's health. If she passes a certain age, however, it might affect the mother's health.
No this is not normal, some one needs to have a talk with your aunt. Will it affect her development? I don't think so but could be hard for the child to detach from her mom when its time to go to school, no pun entended there. You know what I mean. Be babyish.
different cultures breast feed kids up to different ages.so normality here might vary.development of what?
If the kid has teeth, shes too old to be breast fed. Some
people nurse their children longer than necessary and the
mother is no exception. Hopefully she'll quit by the time
she goes to school. Otherwise she could seriously traumatize
her daughter.
Oh my goodness! I couldn't imagine a 3 year old sucking my breast....No that's not normal at all..
Personally, I dont agree with it. But as a society we have been raised to have that exact opinion. In other cultures, it would be completely normal and tolerated. However, as a professional Early Childhood Educator, I would advise your neices Mom to encourage her daughter to form some autonomy in order to gain the sense of self she will need to succeed in other areas of her development. Breastfeeding creates a bond where it is easy for both mother and child to lose their sense of self, and that is probably not something the Mother should encourage.
In our culture, the normal cutoff age is around two, but Inuit women are known to breastfeed their children until they get married, don't ask me why.
i have heard of that, but it's time for mama to stop being big boobie mama...let go..it's good for the kid and immunity is great...and it's not going to harm the kid in any way, and really you can't blame the mom for wanting to give the kid the most of her...but next..have another if that's the case.
No! This is not normal at all! What are her reasonings for doing this? It keeps her thin? The milk enhances the child's growth and brain development? She's way too attatched to having that sort of control over her child? I'd say that mom is either very uninformed or she is just ignorant and doesn't care! What is she going to do when her child goes off to school...use a breast pump and send it with her in a sippy cup?? If her mother continues to do this, and she sees that the other children do not do as she does she will begin to think that she isn't like the rest of them, she will become an outsider, someone different. THAT is what could affect her development. Withdrawling herself from the other kids for feeling different.
THe average age in the world for weaning a baby is ages 3 to 4. That is fine if that is what she wants, and of cousre it will not affect her development. Its the mothers decision and unless its hurting the baby, I think everyone should just leave mothers alone and let them take care of their children how they want to. I get so tired of hearing about people wanting to know if what other people do it normal, or right. Who cares. As long as they arent hurting the child then leave it be. YOu can check on this age of breastfeeding on www.babycenter.com. It will say exactly that......I actually can not believe that person that said that is child molestation. HOw sick to even think that way. That is why our society is so screwed up. Its pretty sad
I had a friend growing up who was breast fed until she was almost 6...She was fine..very friendly, helpful and outgoing!!! There is no "age" to stop breastfeeding...If the Mom and child are comfortable then back off!!!
That isnt normal she is 3 but you say she is going to be going to school soon thats good i wouldnt think that that should effect her learning or nothing she may get subjects better and faster than the others class mates she is with
Are you kidding. The child it way to old. What will be said when she shares this info with her school mates.
i think its totally up to the mother... i did with my child, it was a comfort thing for her and to say anything sexual about this is just sick! if anyone has ever brest fed than you would know its the most powerfull bonding experience you can have with your child. and like in my case it was hard to stop. kinda the same feeling when u carry for 9 months, have your baby in your arms but you feel lonely because the baby is not in your tummy anymore
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