Anyone else’s baby a complete boob monster right now?!

My boy is 11m and has recently become absolutely obsessed with breastfeeding. Wants it all the time including out in public and makes a bit of a scene and grabbing my shirt and shouting etc. He’s never done that until recently and has always fed well. This is most likely a comfort thing I think because he eats plenty of solid meals and snacks and I offer him water regularly too but just wondering if anyone else’s baby is the same recently. He also sort of cries as soon as he sees me and lunges for me when he’s being held or sitting with anyone else which is fairly new too 😬 it means I cannot settle him unless he uses me as a pacifier for like half an hour first, not even feeding. We’ve not had this before and I go back to work soon eek

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Same and same worry about returning to work - no advice, I’m hoping it’s a phase

I’m trying to wean of the boob atm as she starts nursery in two weeks so I’m being quite strict with the times I feed. But yes, she lunges towards me when she sees me and tries to nuzzle in. And she’s definitely recently got a preference for me. If I walk into the room she will start crying and reaching for me

My little one has always been a boobie monster but it’s crazy atm. Also eating 3 meals a day and still feeding about 10 times in a 24 hour period 🫣 I am trying to hold back the boob more in the day now in an attempt to start weaning her off but I just can’t see how it’s going to happen especially as she will not fall asleep with rocking, shushing, patting. It’s nice to see others in the same boat as everyone I know has either stopped BF or offering about 2 feeds a day.

I tried to cut down! But he seems to have very different ideas! I’m now removing myself from the house at nap times when my partners off work to see if that helps… but then baby just wants it when he wakes up 😂

just checked with heal family health app and sharing in case it helps,

"It sounds like your son is seeking comfort and reassurance, which is common around this age as they develop attachment and separation anxiety. To help manage this, try setting boundaries around breastfeeding, like designating specific times or places for it, which can help him understand when it's available. Additionally, consider introducing a comfort item, like a soft toy or blanket, that he can use for reassurance when you're not available.

How do you feel about setting those boundaries, and have you tried any comfort items with him yet?"

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