Don't you hate when you ask for breastfeeding advice and people suggest you stop breastfeeding?

I mean, why don't people answer the question, and if they can't, move on to another question?





';she's one and she still breastfeeds? oh no no no.'; Please!Don't you hate when you ask for breastfeeding advice and people suggest you stop breastfeeding?
I *cannot* stand it!





It seems as if the only answer for these people is ';wean the baby'; no matter the problem, no matter the roadblock, it's ';wean the baby.';





I'm sneezing-- ';Wean the baby!';


The baby cries -- ';Wean the baby!';


The baby is biting --';Wean the baby!';


The baby is alive - ';Wean the baby!';








A bunch of quitters!Don't you hate when you ask for breastfeeding advice and people suggest you stop breastfeeding?
This happens with every type of question. It's annoying.
That happens with questions about everything. Including questions from moms in the opposite situation.
YES! I get it so often, as both my family and my husband's family are very pro-formula and anti-breastfeeding. It gets very frustrating. Anytime anything is wrong, she gets a cold, her stool is runny, she's cranky, etc. they ALWAYS blame the breastfeeding, my mother-in-law likes to say ';that infamous breastfeeding, ha!'; I took my daughter to the ER recently when she was vomitting to check for dehydration and they suggested giving her small amounts (like sips) of pedialyte and said I should give her formula, why??? I can express milk and give it to her in a bottle too! My cousin always pushes the formula too when I ask her about any baby issues. I don't know why they do it, but I guess women who formula feed get a lot of pressure from people telling them they should be breastfeeding too, so it goes both ways I guess. In a perfect world, people would just answer our dang questions and stop trying to change the way we feed our children!
My daughter was two before we finally weaned. But you'll find that everyone has an opinion and they're always ready to share.
Oh yes!!! What I love even better. Is when you go to the doctor for your post partum check up and they give you a breastfeeding success kit, in it is formula. How is that success in breastfeeding? If it works for you keep at it. You'll know when your ready to stop.
I know.. it scares me a little sometimes. I see people tell women all of the time that they shouldn't be breast feeding any longer than 6 months, etc. Hmmm.. But my favorite: ';When they can ask for it, they're too old.';
my wife breast feed all of hte children -


and if the rest of the world does not like it TOO BAD!!!





YOu need to do what is right for you!!!


besides its the healthiest thing for the child and mother.





take a STRONG stand!


who cares what others think!
if you ask a question seeking for advice, personal opinion, thoughts or whatever people are gonna come up with many things. It's just the way YA works, people can say whatever they want. If you ask for opinions or advice they will give you what they think is right. People who post questions must be ready for all kinds of answers.
Yes, but I got it from the time my babies were born, I come from a very anti breastfeeding family, that generation that gave birth in the 60's through early 80's. all I heard was ';just give her a bottle, your starving her, shes still hungry'; lalalala and on and on.
You have to ignore people. Do what is best for you! My girls are bigger now, but yes it used to irritate me. Like it's their boobs or something. LOL Some people can be too opinionated.
i think the only reason they give those answers is cos they never breastfed for a long time and are jealous,,,, cos for me ill say ''just keep breastfeeding and try to help out'' cos im a 2 year breastfeeder, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx





it makes me angry too when i read those answers!!!!
Yes, I remember when I was nursing my child and that happened alot. It will always be a personal subject so it is best to refrain from asking people that you are not sure of their feelings on the subject. I asked other ladies that I knew nursed or had before you will get a much better response to your question. Join the La Leche league in your area to meet others that are breastfeeding.


Good luck with you very natural and healthy choice for caring for your child. It was a wonderful bonding experience with my son and I hope you find it the same.
About as helpful as the ';Why did you even bother having kids?'; answers to questions about daycare.
Very upsetting, yes. I stopped mentioning it to people who were not supportive.
what is the problem? i breast feed all 4 of my children each one was taken off the breast at different ages when they were ready. one was not ready till she was 2. each child is different and as long as you discuss it with her doctor, who cares how long you breast feed?(as long as it is done when they go to school. lol)
I hate it when women who know instinctively what is best for their child and themselves pay attention to what everyone else thinks. La Leche League is a good resource for breastfeeding, ask the experts.
My mom stopped nursing me at 17 months
I know. I hope people ask for their doctor's advice too for backup...
Don't listen to what others say with respect to breastfeeding. It is the perfect food for your little one. I congratulate you for hanging in there with the breastfeeding; putting your child first deserves a medal. You will know when the time is right to start your child on a drinking cup and regular milk.


I am sure that your child's pediatrician would voice his/her concern if there was a problem.


You continue to have this special time with your child; before you know it he/she will be asking for the car keys. They grow up so fast.
I totally agree. I am almost 17 weeks pregnant and still nursing my almost 14 month old every 3-4 hours =)





I think the people that answer questions like that are just feeling guilt that they didn't breastfeed or didn't breastfeed longer so telling someone else to stop makes them feel better.
Yes, that's inconsiderate %26amp; inexcusable.





I agree, if you can't provide insight to what the asker is asking, move along to another question.


There's unfortunetly too many people looking to spark drama or pushing their unsolicited opinions rather than trying to help.
She's only one. Go ahead and breastfeed honey. Don't listen to them. I think three and up is inappropriate but one please. Your baby is going to be really healthly.I say good job!