Hi, there,

It doesn't matter whether you are breastfeeding or not - but for a while at least you will have to put up with *this* or something like it. For you, now it is the breast. But it's not really about breastfeeding. Children who aren't breastfeeding want...a drink....food....their bottle...dummy...the other child's toy...a biscuit....And when they can't have it, there's a fair chance that a tantrum will ensue. It's what they do.
There are a few stratefies that work. Make sure they are fed and watered. When their blood sugars get low they snap easily (and so do we - so make sure you eat and drink well) And distract, distract, distract. Always have something else up your sleeve. A drink, a toy that they don't have access to much (so it's special) You can talk to them and explain they can't have breast when they are out. It will work to a point. You can pain a confident smile on your face and feed them. You are doing something good for them, you are educating the community and you are buying yourself some peace and quiet for a chat with a friend. Tell him you don't like what he's doing (how will they know if you never tell them - all they see is you are getting narky for no reason) Harden up to tantrums - it goes with the territory of toddlerhood.
And....honestly....for clinging read "well adjusted" *Demanding* will stand him in good stead for the rest of his life. In school he will be in the front row with his hand up asking "why?" He won't be fobbed off or put down. I know. I have one of my own....