[flowermama]

DD2 is 16 months and is still breastfed. My MIL was here on the weekend and as always was making comments about me still breastfeeding and how at 16 months DD2 is much too old to be breastfed (she didn't breastfeed her own children and thinks they're better on a bottle after 6 months). She also was saying that DD2 is such a mummy's girl and overly attached because she's breastfed. I pointed out that she's been like that since birth, even when she was a month old she'd go crazy if poor DH tried to settle her or hold her when I was with DD1 and is actually better now than she was. I was emailing a friend complaining about MIL, as you do and she replied saying 'I didn't know you were still breastfeeding, WHY???'. Firstly what's the big deal, she's only 16 months and secondly why does everyone feel they have the right to judge/comment? I pointed out to my friend that her almost 2 year old still has bottles and that every kid is different, hers is having trouble giving up bottles and mine still wants to breastfeed. She gets annoyed when people tell her that her DD is too old for bottles and really should be off them by now, especially the overnight one, so I'm not sure why she thinks it's ok for her to criticise me. You'd think that breastfeeding is poisonous to babies from some of the reactions

[pitterpatter3]

I breastfed my kids until they were 18 months and also copped it from many people. I just use to smile and say I was giving my kids the best start to life and I hardly think that is something to criticise.

[Dresden]

My youngest is still breastfed, and showing zero interest in weaning.

[Mummzy]

I have been there! Everyone was against me still feeding my 2 year old. I just weaned him 2 weeks ago. The worst is when your Hubby is telling you to stop, and "he is too old for it". "He only wants you because of your boobs".

I never listened to any of them. I had no support at all. I just did what I felt was right for my son and I.

[anotherid]

I would just simply reply that you are following the advice of The World Health Organisation to breastfeed to two years or beyond if possible.

[mysonsmum]

Lol it's a sad world! I first started getting questioned for 'still' breastfeeding when my son was only 3 months old, don't u know u should only do it for the first 6 weeks?? You don't want to spoil them or create habits & there is no nutrients after 6 months . I don't even hear peoples comments anymore I'm happy my sons happy & pretty lucky I reckon

[Jenflea]

I breast fed until January when my daughter was 2 years and 9 months.
I never really told anyone I was still BF her because it's NO ONE'S business but my own and my daughter's.
I mentioned it to my MiL a year or so ago and she was surprised but I just said I was going to feed her till 2 yrs as per the WHO guidelines.
If you don't want to be judged, don't tell anyone. Sad but true. They can't comment if it's not brought up or seen, but that does depend on if you feed in front of others, we only fed at home the last year or so.

[michellew68]

Ignore them and enjoy this lovely time with your DD!

You cant go back when you stop.
I can not understand why people say anything negative about it. I dont know why some people continue with bottles after one year old, but it is not my place to judge them.

I have had arguments with people who think I am mean to my DD at 2 years because I limit her salt and sugar intake. I just say you do what you want, I am being a good parent! I just dont accept their criticism.

[Roobear]

I am tandem feeding DD 25 months and DS 7 months and get that comment in regards to DD all the time :/

[Loulla]

Your DD is very fortunate to have such an educated and caring mummy who follows the WHO guidelines. Good on you, she will reap the benefits her whole life