The classic handbook for mothers who breastfeed their children past infancy in an updated expanded edition. Norma Jane Bumgarner puts the experience of nursing an older baby or child in perspective, within the context of the entire mother-child relationship. She cites biological, cultural, and historical evidence in support of extended breastfeeding and shares stories gleaned from thousands of families for whom breastfeeding and natural weaning have been the norm.
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Norma Jane Bumgarner, mother of four and grandmother of three (and still counting,) is a La Leche League Leader Alumna who served as a Group leader, then Area Coordinator of Leaders for Oklahoma, and later as a Regional Administrator of Leaders for Latin America and the West Indies. Recently graduated with a Masters in Journalism, she serves as an adjuct instructor at the University of Oklahoma.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I nursed all four of my children as toddlers and delight in recommending this nurturing book. While long-term breastfeeding becomes more popular in the US, Europe and Canada, there is still some confusion and unease about the topic. This book provides a reassuring nod to all mothers who are breastfeeding their toddlers. Filled with practical tips, real-life stories, quotes from experienced mothers and glorious photos, it is a joy to read.
Handy pointers about typical toddler-feeding issues such as that annoying twiddling, handling your child's verbal public request to nurse, dealing with critics, night-nursing and weaning.
If you currently are nursing your toddler, or if you are considering the journey, this book is worth owning. I have included a recommendation for it in my new book, Gentle Baby Care: Essential Tips for Raising Your Baby.
-- Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Clearly written, referenced book discusses child-led weaning, which typically means nursing past the first or even second birthday. Reinforced my own feelings that I should listen to my child and let him decide how long he needs to nurse. The book discusses cultural and historic practices about nursing and weaning (human children were nursed well past their second birthday for thousands of years before the advent of formula). It is an emotional and supportive read. I would give it 5 stars if the author was more supportive of working moms - I work FT and my son has never had a bottle - my company is very flexible. What is needed is a discourse for working moms who continue to nurse and must work in a place that is not nursing-friendly. We all strive to be good moms, whether we work in or outside the home. I would like to see this excellent author better address issues on how to manage nursing one's toddler while working either FT or PT, as well as managing/balancing home life - this is reality for so many women.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Kelly
Format:Paperback
I read the first edition of this book when my daughter was about 8 months old and it helped me make the decision that it would be OK to keep nursing her past 12 months if I wanted to. I re-read the first edition when she was about 14 months old for practical advice and reassurance. I have since purchased the new edition [which is even better!], and I've returned to it many times over the last year. I've used it as a reference whenever I had a question, and I just recently re-read the whole thing as my daughter's second birthday began to approach. I've certainly gotten my money's worth out of this book and I recommend it to any mother who is contemplating nursing past the first birthday.
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Truly an inspiration!!!
While I was pregnant, breastfeeding was not something I was looking forward to. It seemed weird to me. Along came baby and I had a wonderful time breastfeeding her. Read more
Published 23 months ago by MelisMom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic reference!
This book is a wealth of information for the mother who is, or plans to be, nursing a toddler. Unfortunately, in our society, most of us do not have several female elders to guide... Read more
Published on May 2 2004 by J. Hanselman
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Boring
This book just wasn't helpful. I am nursing a toddler, i thought the book was too technical. I didn't learn any new information from the book. Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003
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Great book!
This is the only book I found on nursing toddlers and I loved it! I know I am not the only extended nursing mother in the world, but I am the only one that I know personally. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2003
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Wonderful book!
I now feel prepared to enter a new phase in my child's life, as a nursing toddler. This book is a God-send for parents who have never been there and don't have anyone else to turn... Read more
Published on Mar 15 2003
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An excellent resource for nursing moms
As other reviewers have written, this is a compassionate, informative and inspired book supporting the nursing relationship between mother and child. Read more
Published on Aug 16 2002
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The BEST EBF book so far!
I have done a lot of research and reading about extended breastfeeding, but this book by far has been the most informative. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2002 by Uruviel Ancalímon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lot of info, great book
Ok like we nursing moms have any free time on our hands let alone read a book! This one is quick reading, and it is very helpful. Read more
Published on Feb 6 2002 by Lisa
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A good pat on the back
Living as I do far from support groups, I found this book helpful in combating the feeling of being alone. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2001 by "maryoh"
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Todler breastfeeding
A very warm readable book for the breastfeeding mother.
Published on Oct 15 2001
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