Breastfeeding your toddler

Why I don’t plan on weaning my 4.5 and 2.5 year olds any time soon

Why I don’t plan on weaning my 4.5 and 2.5 year olds any time soon

Avie Herman

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

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Louise Gleeson

Breastfeeding my toddler triggered my past sexual assault

Breastfeeding my toddler triggered my past sexual assault

Brianna Bell

‘You’re STILL nursing?!’ and other things to never say to a mom who breastfeeds her toddler

‘You’re STILL nursing?!’ and other things to never say to a mom who breastfeeds her toddler

There are plenty of great reasons to practice extended nursing. Unfortunately, society is still largely unaccepting when moms breastfeed their toddler.

Kristen Thompson

Why did no one tell me how hard it is to stop breastfeeding?

Why did no one tell me how hard it is to stop breastfeeding?

There's plenty of info out there about how to breastfeed successfully. But when it comes to stopping, where's all the help?

Amy Klein

Breastfeeding my three-year-old is an act of resistance

Breastfeeding my three-year-old is an act of resistance

Others might say that nursing a toddler is "extended breastfeeding," but my Indigenous community just calls it what it is: breastfeeding.

Andrea Landry

Sleep and feeding schedule for your 12- to 18-month-old baby

Sleep and feeding schedule for your 12- to 18-month-old baby

The transition from baby to toddler can do a number on their sleep—and yours. Here are some sample schedules from 12 to 18 months to keep everyone on track and well rested.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health

7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health

You’ve heard that breast is best for baby, but did you know it’s also good for moms? If you’re able to breastfeed, here are some health benefits you'll get.

Jill Buchner

This rhino is getting hilariously mom-shamed for breastfeeding in public

This rhino is getting hilariously mom-shamed for breastfeeding in public

Moms of the internet are having a blast mock-shaming this rhino for breastfeeding her calf out in the open

Kevin John Siazon

I tried the weirdest hack EVER to wean my toddler

I tried the weirdest hack EVER to wean my toddler

Desperate to wean my toddler but overwhelmed by the elaborate plans I'd read about, I tried a mom-hack I'd read about online. The results shocked me.

Today's Parent

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. Read on for information about painful breastfeeding, what it means, and how to fix it.

Teresa Pitman

How to introduce cow's milk to your baby

How to introduce cow's milk to your baby

Unsure when your baby is ready to digest cow’s milk and how to transition them from breastmilk or formula? Here’s what you need to know.

Stacy Lee Kong

How to clean your breast pump

How to clean your breast pump

Stumped on how to clean your breast pump? Sanitizing often is key to keeping your baby safe. Here's what to do with all the many pump parts and accessories.

Ariel Brewster

Nursing mom fights for her right to pump on a plane

Nursing mom fights for her right to pump on a plane

Elizabeth Arnold found herself crying after arguing for hours with a flight crew over access to an electrical socket needed to operate her breast pump.

Jessica Leeder

How to stop breastfeeding

How to stop breastfeeding

When you’re ready to stop breastfeeding, here’s how to wean.

Kate Lunau

Would you breastfeed a child past age two?

Would you breastfeed a child past age two?

Two moms face off on the topic of extended breastfeeding.

Today's Parent

10 tips for breastfeeding a toddler

10 tips for breastfeeding a toddler

Breastfeeding a toddler has its benefits, but it often brings its own challenges. Make it a hassle-free experience with these tips.

Teresa Pitman

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is still breastfeeding her toddler like a boss

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is still breastfeeding her toddler like a boss

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau was a tad late for an interview because she was breastfeeding Hadrien.

Alyssa Ashton

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Wondering if the medications you’re taking are safe for your breastfeeding baby? Take a deep breath—we have good news.

Karen Robock

Extended breastfeeding shouldn't be a big deal

Extended breastfeeding shouldn't be a big deal

In response to the backlash against a UK mom who breastfeeds her six-year-old daughter, Jennifer Pinarski says parents need to chill out.

Jennifer Pinarski