My BFF thinks feeding an older baby is creepy. Her other firends that have become mummies over the last few years have not BF for as long as we have. DD is 17 months old and while she only really feeds to sleep now, I still have no issues feeding her if we are out in public. If I don't offer, DD will pull down my top exposing me to everyone

I try to throw in a BF deliberately when I am around BFF even if it makes her uncomfortable because, as she is yet to become a mother herself, I want her to see that its normal and a 17 month baby/toddler feeding is still just as beautiful as a 1 month old.

I think the more people are exposed to it the more "normal" it becomes. I think part of the problem is that as babies get older and feed less frequently you are less likely to see a mother BF an older baby/toddler.

Look at me for instance DD only feeds to sleep now and most of the time we are at home when she needs to be fed!!

Just think about how funny it will be when that mentioned friend becomes a mother and she cops comments like this, you'll be able to offer your full support and without saying anything directly, mention how hurtful it is when people are not accepting what is a perfectly normal thing.



Nae x x x