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Can Nursing Toddler to Sleep Cause Tooth Decay?
Read all 11 responses: "My daughter is 19 months and I'm still nursing her. I recently noticed white spots on her teeth. The resident physician that we saw ...
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- Yes it can cause decay and cavities. It can have the same affect as putting them to bed with a milk/formula bottle. http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-bad-for-my-b...
- It takes a lot of circumstances for teeth to rot and get cavities. One reason is weak enamal and there isn't much you can do for that if it's hereditary. Thousan...
- It sounds to me like flouride too. Nursing does not decay teeth like bottle feeding (decay on teeth is usually grey or black by the way) when nursing the child sucks t...
Feeding a Fussy Toddler
Feeding a Fussy Toddler. Hi All! Does anyone have any suggestions for feeding a ..... pasta sauce · breast feeding toddler · when to feed peanut butter ...
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- My daughter (16 mnths) was a very fussy eater in the beginning. She didn't want to eat anything but baby food. The first thing that I was able to get her to eat was st...
- My first son ate everything you put in front of him and my second son skipped baby food all together. He could not tolerate the texture of the food. Currently his diet...
- One thing I did with both of my kids was give them food they can dip. For example, chips with salsa, hotdogs with ketchup. It made the food more fun. Also, they will...
Looking for Advise on a Easy Way Stop Nursing a Almost 2 Yr Old
Need Advice for an 18Month Old Who Doesnt Want to Stop Breastfeeding ... Looking for Stories from Those of You Who Have Breastfed a Toddler ...
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- I have 3 kids and I weaned all three after they were two years old. I weaned my youngest, a son, at 2 and a half and I did something that might work for you... Ins...
- I did not wean my son untill he was 2 1/2. I kept waiting for him to wean himself, but I don't think he would ever have given it up. Towards the end we only nursed b...
- I have a friend who had this issue. She went away for a long weekend & left her child with grandma. Her milk supply dried up while she was gone & when she got back s...
Extended Breastfeeding
Just wondering how many time do you breastfeed your toddler? My son is 14 months and I was just wondering how many times other moms nurse at this age. ...
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- Hi, my little girl is 20 months and I still breastfeed. I work full time so we do it at bed time, in the morning before childcare and on the weekends - she can do it m...
- T., I nursed all of my children way past what most folks consider normal. David was 22 months, Grace was 24 months and Benjamin had to be weaned by me at 36 months...
- I b/f all of my children past age one; the longest was my last until age 2. By age 18 mos. they were usually only nursing at naptime and bed time. Also, by age 1 my b...
Leaving Toddler Overnight, Will I Need to Pump?
I have some breast feeding books that show little diagrams. Have a great night away with your hubby! .... breastfeeding toddler · breast feeding toddlers ...
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- First off, congratulations! I have to say that I am a little envious of your night away. I remember when my mother would take my daughter overnight to let my husband a...
- for me it was too long, but everyone is different. you can always bring it along & use it if you are too full.
- If I were you I would bring the pump just in case you need it. Being engorged doesn't make for a very romantic weekend either.
Breastfeeding and Pregnant
If I am breastfeeding my first one how will there be the colostrum that..." ... breastfeeding toddler · pregnancy while breastfeeding ...
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- Your body produces the colostrum automatically. This is the precursor to breast milk, which takes about 2-3 days to come in. Smile and enjoy your baby!!
- i breastfed my daughter throughout my pregnancy and after the birth of my son. Your body knows how much milk to make and when. Its natural. As long as their are no com...
- at about 20wks your milk will turn to colostrum. your baby can continue to nurse while you have colostrum however, s/he may not be as satisfied because he will not be ...
Weaning After Extended Breastfeeding
I have a 27 month old daughter and am still breastfeeding her daily. .... One thing the toddler nursing group will tell you is that it is OK to set limits ...
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- At her age she is capable of understanding you--let her know that she can nurse at the times you specify--first thing in AM, nap time and bed time were the last to go ...
- First, way to go! I wish more people nursed as long as their children wanted. Second, where on earth did Glenna get her information? I hope it wasn't her OB or pedi...
- J., First of all, congratulations on your decision to meet your child's nursing needs for such a long time. That is rare in today's world, as I'm sure you know. ...
When and How Do I Quit Nursing Him?
I didnt mean to insult anyone by saying I didnt want to nurse a toddler I just ... about breastmilk and breastfeeding and the normalcy or nursing a toddler ...
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- It is so different with each baby. Some wean themselves early and some love the boobie until Mom finally ends it at age...well, that part is up to you! Start by repl...
- My son self-weaned at 11 months(I was preggy so we were both ready) I also nursed him to sleep. He never took a formula bottle. By 11 months (close to 1) I could give ...
- I nursed both my girls: 15 months and 12 months. I slowly weaned them. Took out nursings one at a time. First I took out the day time (when I was out and about) an...
Still Breastfeeding at Age 2!!!!!!
I hate to admit it but my son is still breastfeeding at age 2! ... I read an article that nursing toddlers is become more accepted (Gwen Stefani is even ...
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- I hope I don't sound mean, but having a two year old wake up in the middle of the night for a feeding(breast or bottle) is a little crazy. By the age of three months(...
- Please stop beating yourself up. We all have parenting things we could have done differently. Some people breastfeed far later than that. It isn't my preference, but y...
- Why are you ashamed? Seriously it's not like you are doing something bad. And shame on all the mamas that posted flaming you for still breastfeeding. OMG. I'm horr...
Breastfeeding Longer than "Normal"
Nursing toddlers definitely still benefit from breastfeeding after turning 1. They benefit nutritionally, get sick less often, and have fewer allergies. ...
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- I nursed my son and daughter until they were 22 months. I think you have to be careful that they are nursing, not comforting themselves. How old is your daughter, is...
- How long do you consider "normal?" AAP recommends breastfeeding for AT LEAST a year. The WHO recommends breastfeeding for 2 years. Here's a quote from the AAP: "T...
- My daughter is 2.5 years old and we are very happy to continue nursing, although it is not very frequent. I highly recommend reading How Weaning Happens, published by...
