Toddler not nursing but still obsessed with the boob

I don’t really think you should wean him off cuddling as such as you should always be cuddling your children as they grow up but maybe just try to explain that he’s growing up now and boobs are for babies to feed on etc that’s why he doesn’t get it anymore

thanks for your reply! Sorry I meant to say “cuddling the boobs” , don’t think I’ll wean off cuddling ever😂

Toddlers are still young and their instincts are to keep feeding until their immune system is fully developed (when their first tooth falls out). They gain comfort from the breasts.

If there is a medical or more exclusive reason to not breastfeed him (WHO states 2years and beyond minimum - world average is 4yo) then maybe get a nursing necklace for him to twiddle or a small teddy blanket hold. That way he will get the comfort he needs 🙂

but the correct thing to do is whatever is right for one’s family and has said she has already weaned - it is up to mum aswell!! I personally won’t be feeding my baby until she’s 4 but everyone’s different xx

I never said Val needed to start feeding again. I was metely explaining why it is natural that toddlers will be drawn to the breasts. Some people often recommend punishing or aggressive methods to prevent toddlers being drawn to the breasts.

If 4yrs is too much for you then fine, again merely stating biological norms. Any of the natural term breastfeeders I have spoken to have never set out to feed to 4yrs+, it just kind of happened as they just lived day to day.