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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108 of 109 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.
98 of 102 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.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I loved this book because it was so nice to actually see someone write black on white that it is perfectly ok to want to continue nursing beyond 12 months and even during pregnancy. It also helped me overcome the weird feeling I always had when my in-laws and parents questioned my belief in child-led weaning. Read it! It's a wonderful book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for moms nursing past the 1st Birthday.
Unfortunately there is an expectation to stop nursing in the US the day after our children turn one. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome, helpful book!
This book has an immense amount of information... I am pregnant and still nursing my 14 month old. I was very upset that I wouldn't be able to nurse Shea any more... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
This book is so wonderful from the cover to the back cover. It is friendly, full of helpful information and reading. Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. sapp
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best breastfeeding books I've read
This book is a must have for any nursing mother. It has tips that apply to many stages of nursing, and has lots of facts about breastfeeding in history. Read more
Published 19 months ago by @weeks
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not a book for working and pumping mothers, or the already convinced
There were several useful tidbits about nursing beyond one year, but my view of this book was ruined by the lectures about the terrible shame we need to feel and damage done to our... Read more
Published on April 30, 2011 by Meredith H. Spacie
5.0 out of 5 stars
just what i was looking for
A great guide for parenting a toddler who just happens to also be nursing. I found a ton of info early on about newborns but toddlers is where I needed the help and reassuring... Read more
Published on January 10, 2011 by rc_whit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful
I am really enjoying this book. I was concerned by other reviews that said it was all polemic and no practical information, or that it was not useful for the working mother. Read more
Published on October 27, 2010 by A reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Take What Works, Leave The Rest
I first read this book around 1984, when my oldest son was a year old. I was employed outside of the home, but I was determined to do the best I could do with what I had. Read more
Published on July 14, 2010 by Linda Sailor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I had read this sooner
This is such a reassuring message to mothers who choose to nurse toddlers--not only is it ok, it's wonderful! Read more
Published on February 8, 2010 by mommy2katrina
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT helpful for a working mother!
I just got this book out of my local library and read it in one evening (there's not much in the book about the nitty-gritty of toddler breastfeeding--mostly it's all about... Read more
Published on April 19, 2009 by wiegley
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