What do you do when your nearly three year old regresses on breastfeeding? We stopped breastfeeding…
What do you do when your nearly three year old regresses on breastfeeding? We stopped breastfeeding in November a month after he turned two. Now all the sudden he wants to be literally on top of me, he wants to pinch my nipples(something he'd do as a baby while he fed on one breast he'd pinch and hold the other) and if his head is anywhere near my chest I have to stop him from trying to do the whole rooting thing. He pulls my shirt down constantly, tries to stick his hands in my bra, and screams bloody murder if I tell him no and stop him. He's also waking up and trying to get me nurse him at night too which he's not done since October. He's been fine up until the last couple of days. ( Suspiciously when all this early labor stuff started) It's driving me insane. He was just clingy beforehand but now the constant trying to get in my shirt and wanting to smother himself in my boobs and tying to kiss all over my chest is getting really tiring. Especially since I'll have a newborn doing it here soon and I DO NOT want him trying to push or shove her off and trying to nurse. Ive told him no, explained that he's a big boy and he eats big boy food and that only babies breastfeed. Ive gotten up and walked away which causes a screaming fit. He will literally scream like someone's hurting him. I can't get anything done because he's constantly on top of me trying to get into my shirt.
Katy·
That's very normal. Hes just coming into some jealousy issues and reverting to what made him feel close to you as an infant. Id suggest just sitting him down and explaining hes a big brother now and that's a lot of responsibility and he needs to start sharing mommy because breastmilk is very healthy for a growing infant and hes a kid and as a growing boy he also needs a special diet of nutrients that you can give him in ways of yummy fruits, vegetables, cheese and meats like pork, chicken and beef. Maybe that will help? Worth a shot.
Shay·
He's trying to connect with you on a level he was used to. Maybe try to help him find another way to connect with you.
Melissa ·
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I think chemical is right. Make a time for just you and him to spend time together if you can. Maybe a bed time story or helping you bake or something. My four year old helps me cook and we do the garden together.