Pressure from others to stop breastfeeding

You’re definitely not alone! My little one’s almost two and still latches here and there—usually at night or if she’s having a tough moment. Honestly, it’s how we bond, it soothes her, and I’m completely fine with it. People love to ask when you’re going to stop, like there’s some universal deadline, but I always just say I’m letting her decide. She’s already slowing down on her own. You’re doing what works for you and your baby. Anyone else’s discomfort is just that—theirs.

I breastfed until my daughter self weaned, she was nearly 4, so I definitely got a few comments, annoyingly they were said to my daughter and not me by the end. ‘You’re a big girl now’ ‘aren’t you too old for that now’ ‘are you still going to do that when you’ve started school’ etc etc. But stick to your guns, breastfeeding never stops being beneficial so do it as long as you and little one are both happy. Ultimately people can comment all they like but they aren’t the ones doing it.

My partners family were asking as soon as she was close to 1 years old as if her being 1 meant I automatically had to wean her off breastmilk. I haven’t and I wont be pressured. Comments make me want to do the opposite🤣

I’ve only received a few comments over the years on how long I have breastfed my children for. I had a family member ask me if I was going to follow them to all the way to college, so I could breastfeed them. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Wean when you and your child are ready. Breastfeeding has benefits for both mother and child.

I’d tell them to F off personally 😂 recommended breastfeeding term is AT LEAST 2 years old, quote them the WHO recommendations! My daughter is 2 and feeds average 8x per day plus overnight, it’s completely biologically natural and I wouldn’t expect any different. Natural weaning age is between 2.5-7years old, they’re called ‘milk teeth’ for a reason!

Your 14 months is exclusively breast fed? EBF no solids? It sounds like you care what others think of you and your actions. Try letting go of that care and doing your own thing.

@Susie thank you for your comment, also you’re doing an amazing job well done you! That’s exactly it! Xx

@Lisa wow that is amazing, 4 years!! I hope you had some celebration after finishing breastfeeding completely! What an achievement! I’m sorry other people made you and your daughter feel bad about it. You’re so right though others have their opinions but aren’t the ones actually doing it! Xx

@Becky why is it always when they turn one 🤣🤦‍♀️ good for you, you should stop as and when you want to xx

@Kristy oh my 🤦‍♀️ thank you for your comment xx

@Lauryne hahaha literally🤣 I think it’s an acceptable response lol. My daughter is the same she loves her milk bless her. That’s so true though I didn’t even think of the whole milk teeth thing! Thank you for your comment! Also congrats on getting this far in your journey you’re doing amazing!xx

@Amanda no she’s on 3 meals a day and snacks. I meant that she doesn’t have any formula just breast milk and water of course.

Thank you lovely 🫶🏼 Try not to let uneducated people get to you! My best advice for the ‘questions’ is to just answer literally and try not to get upset or defensive, easier said than done I know! ‘Why is she still breastfeeding?’ ‘Because she’s an infant.’ ‘Isn’t she too old for that?’ ‘No.’ ‘How long are you going to keep doing that?’ ‘As long as she wants’ ‘When will you stop?’ ‘When she decides to’ I always want to educate people so I’ll answer all questions as if they’re genuine, even if I know they’re not! Genuinely curious people will be interested, snarky people will learn to stop asking questions xx (Or just tell them to F off, both options work🤣🤣)

My baby is only 8 months old and I’m getting those comments ALL THE TIME , in particular from my partners dad, which angers me hugely. Totally relate it’s so frustrating, trying to let it go over my head! As the others have rightly said try not to let the uneducated people get the better of you! X