Mothers from around the world continue to submit their photos in an effort to support other moms breastfeeding past infancy- because it’s normal!
This is that breastfeeding past infancy looks like! <3
Breastfeeding my 18mo on a day he was home sick with a cold. Those eyes get me every time. -Christine Robinson
Heather Freehling
And this was a week or so ago with his new kitten. He’s 26 months here.
After not being able to nurse my first son as long as I would’ve liked, I’m extremely thankful things were different this time around. I’m also thankful for how easy it makes nap & bed time! -Courtney Sutherland
Still the preferred way for my 23 mo to fall asleep. she often just pets a breast , smiles and says “favorite”
-Linda Hower Bates
19 months. Nurses to sleep every night, overnight usually one time per night, first thing in the morning and usually a few times when we are together all day. Nursing times are the sweetest moments of the day. Even when I have a toddler foot in my face or he’s pulling my hair. Nursing also gets us through transitions or rough patches throughout the day. – “Red Head”
Giggly Ellie is two and a half
-Samantha Doula DeAndrea
Christine Zaranek
Jessica Ann McCloud
Stefanie Cruz
My 2.5 yo (b. March 2012) stopped nursing at the end of my pregnancy with #3, but picked right back up again when little brother was born in June. She asks for ‘nyonyo’ when she’s over-stimulated, tired, feeling cuddly or a little jealous. It helps her calm herself and find her balance again. I nursed my oldest until 2 also, though I never planned to tandem nurse. But it’s what she needs right now and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. -Shelby Stuart Adbilah
Robin is two and this is after swimming. – Laura Watt from www.cubitsorganics.com
This is my 3.5yo, Finn, nursing by himself after learning to share with his new baby sister. That one-on-one time was very important to us after our second baby arrived and we started tandem nursing. -ABCs and Gardens Peas
My sister Lindsey Winkel took this photo 2 years ago. Noah (left) is 1.5 and Enzo ( right) is 3.5. -Amy Winkel-Gois
This is my 3 year old and I nursing in the children’s hospital the night before she went in for brain surgery -.Laura Martensen
Jessica Alexander Gillan
We had our first set of family pictures taken this summer at a local park. After playing hard, my two year old decided he needed a break to nurse and reconnect. I was so grateful to have this moment captured for us by our wonderful photographer. Breastfeeding my son hasn’t felt extended, just natural. It is such a wonderful source of nutrition, connection and peace for him, and I wouldn’t change it for anything. -Marissa Jennings
While pregnant with my 6th baby I was very nervous about tandem nursing. I worried my 27month old would reject me, or worse her new baby sister. As soon as I got out of the birth tub and settled into bed my toddler climbed up, snuggled in to her usual spot, and grabbed “her baby’s” hand and they nursed together for the first time. All my fears melted away. Almost a month into tandeming and we’ve had our rocky moments, but she is completely in love with her little sister. Photo by Jen Camacho Photography (-Christina DeVaux Menis)
This photo was taken on the beach by Nancy Ang with Daisy Jean Photography. It was a candid moment if my nursing needing comfort during a photo shoot. -Dani Wright
Kami, age 3, looking mischievous.
-Kimberly Mohammed
My son will be 3 in less than a month and I truly never thought I’d nurse him this long. It has been so beneficial not only health wise but it’s a fix all, meltdowns, bobos, when he’s feeling insecure or upset or simply needs to reconnect with mom.after playing hard! It is the best gift I could have given him or myself! And i can honestly say that following you has helped get us here! He doesn’t show any signs of weaning and I won’t make him ♡ We also battled thrush for 4 months at the age of one and everyone including my very “pro breastfeeding ob told me to quit” we made it through that and hit another round of thrush this year that lasted for 3 months and got mastitis at the same time! His ob told me to “wrap my breasts in an ace bandage and cut him off cold turkey because he was too old and its not healthy for a boy his age” and refused to help is medically. I made it through the pain with support from pages like yours, mama friends my husband and with the pure love from this boy! He was so gentle while nursing (not the norm)and knew I was in pain and he’d pat my breasts and kiss them and tell me sorry I had bobos and his kisses would make them better. I have had every reason to quit but the pure love of this gift kept me going. It’s not always easy but it’s worth it! Thank you for your support to all breastfeeding moms! It takes a village! ♡♡♡ -Suzie Dub
When I pick my son up from school he immediately nurses & we reconnect. This particular day the kids enjoyed some face painting as you can see Life is good! -Sarah Mascioli
I warned him (14 months) not to rough house with daddy and big brother (2.5yrs) but he didn’t listen so it was mommys milk to the rescue when things got too rough lol. A house full of boys! -Kelly Dempsey
My boys were playing outside when my youngest (15mo) needed to nurse. My 4 year old son likes to get some attention too. -Desiree Horton Bradley
She’s 18 months in this photo. It was a hot day in July and we were on a ferry. She fell asleep while she nursed in the sun. -Marcie Steverson Gaylor
Today Was the first days since birth I did not.nurse.my.son, I am.heart broken but going back to the fertility Dr and the hormones are no bueno for him and it’s counter intuitive. Very hard decision. -Jessica Gonzalez
My 23 month old LO seeks comfort in nursing and has to have her hand on my neck. Feeling my moles, lol.
-Stef Mastenbrook
Hot night at a busy soccer game- forgot water bottle- so glad we could nurse! -Windi Hornsby Troyer
After I spent all day cleaning, my little dude was worn out and frustrated. I picked him up and nursed him, and he fell asleep soon after. He’s 17 months old.-Telly Downes
My aptly nicknamed, Bash (Sebastian) crazy man would suddenly get quiet and cuddly and soft. 2yo here. We are weaned now, he’s almost 3 and I’m due with little bro in 5 weeks.
-Nicole Arciniega
Lazy/asleep nursies = an occasional pinch! She was 14mos here. -Jen Reinhardt
This is a picture of my daughter(17mo) and I during a breastfeeding photoshoot done by Natalie Bee Photography! We love nursing beyond infancy! If my daughter is feeling overwhelmed it just completely helps her calm down. It helps us to have one on one time during stressful family visits and gives us a chance to unwind. We love nursing to sleep and love how as she drifts off to sleep her grip on m finger slowly loosens and she becomes unlatched. We love playing and giggling while nursing and she loves when I kiss her toes(or shoving her whole foot in my mouth)! Breastfeeding her helps both of us to understand each other better and helps solidify our bond as mother and child. – Bekka Shelp
This is my perspective when tandem nursing my toddler and my newborn. Breastfeeding him helps us to stay connected, prevents jealousy, and helps him bond with his sister. It’s also good for major owies and nighttime. -Breanna Jewell
25 months and not slowing down. -Jeanne Lawrence
Suzy Dub
Lydia Heenan-Mathias
Maybe not quite the kind of shot you are looking for but it makes me laugh every time I see it. My 18m old daughter and her 3 year old brother found the Halloween supplies, she wanted a mustache on so I put it on her and she refused to take it off for hours! -Emily Heard
@2 1/2 yrs -Jenny Johnson
Molly Stepansky
