01of 07MAYIM BIALIKMayim Bialik.Miikka Skaffari/Getty"I never ever believed that I would be nursing a child over the age of 3. But now that I am, I believe when he is done, he will be done," theBig Bang Theoryactress wrotein a blog post for Kveller. “I believe that he will not need to nurse before he walks down the aisle to greet his bride under the chuppah, and I believe that nursing is natural and beautiful and wonderful. I believe in being conscious of where I nurse my toddler and I also believe that there is nothing wrong with nursing Fred.“Bialik used the post as an explanation of her weaning process, expounding on the “no ask, no refuse” policy, her decision to stop pumping and her then-husband’s role in the process. “I loved nursing Fred,” she shared. “Around 2½ years old, though (about 6 months ago), I started wanting a little bit less of loving nursing Fred.”
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MAYIM BIALIK
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“I never ever believed that I would be nursing a child over the age of 3. But now that I am, I believe when he is done, he will be done,” theBig Bang Theoryactress wrotein a blog post for Kveller. “I believe that he will not need to nurse before he walks down the aisle to greet his bride under the chuppah, and I believe that nursing is natural and beautiful and wonderful. I believe in being conscious of where I nurse my toddler and I also believe that there is nothing wrong with nursing Fred.”
Bialik used the post as an explanation of her weaning process, expounding on the “no ask, no refuse” policy, her decision to stop pumping and her then-husband’s role in the process. “I loved nursing Fred,” she shared. “Around 2½ years old, though (about 6 months ago), I started wanting a little bit less of loving nursing Fred.”
02of 07COCO AUSTINCoco Austin/InstagramAustin said she was “obsessed” with breastfeeding when her daughter Chanel was an infant, and was still keeping up with her daughter’s demands at 2½ years old.In August 2021, Austin toldUs Weeklythat at 5, “Chanel still likes my boobs.” The model said nursing is “a big bonding moment for a mother and your child,” and that she eats other foods too.“Why take that away from her? … If she doesn’t want it, alright, that’s where you stop it. ButI’m not just going to say no,” Austin added.Husband Ice-Taddressed commenterson Twitter who were questioning why Austin still breastfeeds Chanel, who turns 6 in November. “News Flash! We feed Chanel FOOD… She just likes to suck moms boob every now and then… Me Too!!!” hewrotein one tweet alongside a photo of Austin and Chanel.
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COCO AUSTIN
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Austin said she was “obsessed” with breastfeeding when her daughter Chanel was an infant, and was still keeping up with her daughter’s demands at 2½ years old.
In August 2021, Austin toldUs Weeklythat at 5, “Chanel still likes my boobs.” The model said nursing is “a big bonding moment for a mother and your child,” and that she eats other foods too.
“Why take that away from her? … If she doesn’t want it, alright, that’s where you stop it. ButI’m not just going to say no,” Austin added.
Husband Ice-Taddressed commenterson Twitter who were questioning why Austin still breastfeeds Chanel, who turns 6 in November. “News Flash! We feed Chanel FOOD… She just likes to suck moms boob every now and then… Me Too!!!” hewrotein one tweet alongside a photo of Austin and Chanel.
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KELLY RUTHERFORD
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In an interview with Best for Babesshortly after the birth of daughter Helena, theGossip Girlactress revealed she was still nursing her then-2-year-old son Hermés, too.
Speaking of the bond the siblings shared, she said, “It is really cute when they are nursing together. He just looks at her, and checks her out, and puts his hand on her little feet. It gives him this close-up intimate look at her, and it’s very beautiful to see them to kind of get to know each other.”
04of 07ALANIS MORISSETTEAlanis Morissette/TwitterWhen son Ever was approaching toddlerhood in 2012,Morissette told ABCshe was going to let her little guy wean when he decided the time was right."[Ever’s] particular style is that — wherever we are, if he sits down and looks at me, it’s time to snuggle, you know? It’s peppered throughout the day, more and less, depending upon what he needs,” she said.“I know some children who have weaned naturally at two years, some kids wean naturally a couple of years later. I mean, it’s up to every child,” she added.
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ALANIS MORISSETTE
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When son Ever was approaching toddlerhood in 2012,Morissette told ABCshe was going to let her little guy wean when he decided the time was right.
“[Ever’s] particular style is that — wherever we are, if he sits down and looks at me, it’s time to snuggle, you know? It’s peppered throughout the day, more and less, depending upon what he needs,” she said.
“I know some children who have weaned naturally at two years, some kids wean naturally a couple of years later. I mean, it’s up to every child,” she added.
05of 07DANICA MCKELLARDavid Livingston/GettyThe formerWonder Yearsstartalked attachment parentingon a 2013 episode ofGood Morning America, revealing she breastfed son Draco until he was 2½. “Big transition,” she said. “But he’s fine. I could sense that he could be a little more independent.“The actress went further on her blog, writing, “I know there can be judgment out there, and I encourage moms to do whatever feels right. And if they choose to breastfeed longer than is ‘typical,’ I say this to them: You go girl!”
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DANICA MCKELLAR
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The formerWonder Yearsstartalked attachment parentingon a 2013 episode ofGood Morning America, revealing she breastfed son Draco until he was 2½. “Big transition,” she said. “But he’s fine. I could sense that he could be a little more independent.”
The actress went further on her blog, writing, “I know there can be judgment out there, and I encourage moms to do whatever feels right. And if they choose to breastfeed longer than is ‘typical,’ I say this to them: You go girl!”
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NICOLE CURTIS
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“[Harper] had never had a bottle before, and then all of a sudden that was his only option while he was with his dad. I had no idea that a judge could say, ‘You’re court ordered to not feed your exclusively breastfed child,’ “Curtis told PEOPLEin November 2017 after Maguire accused her of continuing to breastfeed Harper as a way to prevent him from getting time with his son.
“It’s important that children have both of their parents. But [preventing] me from breastfeeding my child just so he can see the dad is not right,” she said of the custody battle, which began in 2015.
“Every single day I have to weather criticism about how my child is too old to breastfeed,” she’d previously stated. “But when he weans, it’s going to be his decision. I truly believe it’s the child’s choice.”
07of 07BEKAH MARTINEZBekah Martinez/InstagramThe Bacheloralumna said on Instagram ine June that she was officially done breastfeeding her firstborn, 2-year-old daughterRuth Ray De La Luz. Martinez had said the month prior that she wasready to wean her toddler offwhile continuing to nurse sonFranklin James, then 11 months, whom she also shares with boyfriend Grayston Leonard.She saidthe milestone is “bittersweet” for her as a mom.“It’s hard to believe I’m writing this, but my tandem nursing and breastfeeding journey with Ruth is officially over. 💔 It’s bittersweet,” she wrote in the caption. “We spent 26 wonderful months of doing ‘boobie’ together, but it was definitely time. I had gotten to the point where my toes were curling every time she’d latch; I felt extremely annoyed at her whenever she asked to nurse and it just wasn’t fair to either of us anymore.”
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BEKAH MARTINEZ
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The Bacheloralumna said on Instagram ine June that she was officially done breastfeeding her firstborn, 2-year-old daughterRuth Ray De La Luz. Martinez had said the month prior that she wasready to wean her toddler offwhile continuing to nurse sonFranklin James, then 11 months, whom she also shares with boyfriend Grayston Leonard.
She saidthe milestone is “bittersweet” for her as a mom.
“It’s hard to believe I’m writing this, but my tandem nursing and breastfeeding journey with Ruth is officially over. 💔 It’s bittersweet,” she wrote in the caption. “We spent 26 wonderful months of doing ‘boobie’ together, but it was definitely time. I had gotten to the point where my toes were curling every time she’d latch; I felt extremely annoyed at her whenever she asked to nurse and it just wasn’t fair to either of us anymore.”
source: people.com
