- Unknown Binding: 208 pages
- Publisher: s.n.] (1980)
- Language English
- ASIN: B0006XMJOG
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having found myself (unexpectedly!) nursing a toddler I had alot of questions and no-one to turn to for answers. This book has been a great source of encouragement especially when the going gets tough - I hadn't expected a toddler to nurse quite so much at times! Highly recommended to anyone nursing at any stage -toddler or otherwise.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A welcome source of support and positive reinforcement for nursing mother's whose happily nursing babies are quickly approaching their first birthday. As people question when the baby will be weaned, we can seek the words of Norma J. Bumgarner for support. Even now, in October 1998, as the American Association of Pediatrics recommends nursing through the first 12 months and as long as mother and baby feel it is beneficial, there is still not very much support for mothers who nurse toddlers. I read the book when my son was 7 months old to learn what nursing a toddler would be like. The book enlightened me. Now that my son is 14 months old, I have re-read the book. Norma writes realistically and in a down-to-earth manner. I recommend this book to anyone currently nursing their baby. I understand the book is to be revised soon. I would like to see more interviews of mothers telling their experiences. The thing I've learned the most is that every baby is different, and every nursing style is different. While some toddlers nurse many times during the day for very short periods of time, others nurse infrequently. The book should also acknowledge that all toddlers are not comfort-nursers. I especially liked the chapter which dealt with how to deal with negative criticsm from others and the debate of whether to keep the nursing relationship a secret or not.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really interesting read; I loved learning about weaning in its historical context, the cartoons were quirky, the description of toddler / child nursing behaviours were interesting and useful.
However I thought that the book was very, very geared to full-time Mums; there was a cursory mention of Mums who work outside the home and what they could do re: expressing / breastfeeding of a toddler but I did not think this subject was covered in nearly enough depth.
For me the book seemed to major an awful lot on modesty / being discreet (even to the point where she presents one option of not nursing in public at all), too. Not that there is anything wrong with that but I do think that perhaps if a few nursing toddlers were a little *less* discreet - if people could tell that they were actually nursing - then the practice might become more commonplace and more accepted.
But apart from this, a great book. (Could probably do with a cover change now though; the smock on the front alone might put some people off!)
However I thought that the book was very, very geared to full-time Mums; there was a cursory mention of Mums who work outside the home and what they could do re: expressing / breastfeeding of a toddler but I did not think this subject was covered in nearly enough depth.
For me the book seemed to major an awful lot on modesty / being discreet (even to the point where she presents one option of not nursing in public at all), too. Not that there is anything wrong with that but I do think that perhaps if a few nursing toddlers were a little *less* discreet - if people could tell that they were actually nursing - then the practice might become more commonplace and more accepted.
But apart from this, a great book. (Could probably do with a cover change now though; the smock on the front alone might put some people off!)
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Good source of comfort, information and encouragement
I bought this book as my son is an avid breastfeeder and at 12 months still relies on breastfeeding regularly both day and night (aargh!). Read more
Published 29 days ago by serendipity
Not recommended for practical guidance
This book is more a mission statement than a book of practical advice. It sets out to explain why you should continue nursing after the first year and what to expect. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Esther
A 'must' for mums nursing toddlers
This is a great book if you find yourself nursing a toddler and wanting to understand just what's normal. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2008 by Toddlers Mummy
Great information book
As a mother of 4 children, all of which I nursed I must say I enjoyed this book immensely. sadly in society there are too many people too quick to judge us nursing moms. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2006 by A. McWhinney
A wonderful book
The joy and beauty of breastfeeding a toddler
I nursed all four of my children as toddlers and delight in recommending this nurturing book. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2003 by Elizabeth Pantley author The No-Cry Sleep Solution
An excellent book about nursing or weaning a child.
Mothering your Nursing Toddler is a fabulous book for anyone thinking about weaning or nursing their child. Read more
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