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Wow...I am fascinated by everyone's comments!
I wasn't able to BF or very long. I EBF for the first month, supplemented with formula until LO was 8 weeks, and then she was completely on formula. So, I can't really speak from experience.
I don't think it's gross, but I don't think I would personally do it (but who knows what will happen with our next one). It's hard to imagine because I never nursed long enough to actually ever become comfortable with it.
My whole parenting philosophy is this - you do what you think is best for your child and what works for you. Just like I would hope that people wouldn't judge me for putting my baby on formula so early, or going out to eat now and again when I can't get home in time to get dinner on the table by a decent hour, I wouldn't judge another mom for extended BF either. It just isn't for me.
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@SAHM0811: my reference to my students wasn't to say that children who are breastfed at extended ages will have inadequate social skills, it was an example of one of the reasons why I want to teach my toddler/preschooler specific methods of addressing her wants, needs, and emotions. I personally don't want my daughters emotional tool kit to include nursing, but would never judge or impose my opinions on someone who disagrees. We should all be careful to monitor the ways we are teaching our children to interact and adjust to social situations. I thought I was clear that I was referencing my own daughter there, but I'm happy to explain!
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@Mrs Checkers: here, here!
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@photojane: ah ok, thanks for clarifying! I realize there's also a difference between nursing a toddler for comfort with mom (as a habit) morning and night VS. nursing a toddler for comfort to evade a tantrum or to cope with a stressor... Two very different things, IMO.
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