Our readers’ clever nurslings are back with more sage advice and witty remarks in this edition of Out of the Mouths of Nurslings. Enjoy! Grace recalls the time her daughter offered up a theory about Grace’s milk supply:… Read More

If you have a verbal nursling, you’ve probably enjoyed some very entertaining remarks from them about the breastfeeding relationship that you share. Thanks to Rachel and Sarah for giving us a glimpse into this part of their parenting… Read More

At the beginning of the year, Laura Carrihill Lamb of Hartford, Connecticut, shared this glimpse of life with her nursling, Eleanor: “My munchkin claims ‘I’m tired’ when I get home so that I’ll lie down with her in… Read More

J.C. I am now 65 years old, mother of three sons and grandmother to six. My youngest son is the proud father of a four-year-old son, who was exclusively breastfed. My son was very proud and supportive of… Read More

Dee (and Petey), Spring, Texas Dee from Spring, Texas, shares some of the funny things her nursling, Petey, has told her when nursing is on his mind: “One of my son’s bedtime delay tactics is to claim he… Read More

Jennifer Hafele, Eau Claire, Wisconsin My three and one-half year old son, Micah, recently asked to nurse, so we were getting ready to do so. Then I was confused because he wasn’t really latching or starting. I asked, “Micah,… Read More

Jo Ann Gerling of New Brunswick, New Jersey, a La Leche League Leader since 1974, shares this throwback photo of her son Brannon sharing his love of breastfeeding via clothing. “Here is Brannon riding his sister’s bike in… Read More

Libbie Krussow, St. Paul, Minnesota This is Tommy, age 2.5 years. He said, “I wuv boobies. Dey’re my favorite snack.” Editor’s Note: Are you nursing a toddler? Be sure to take a look at the toddler resources on… Read More

Rebecca Gettelman When my daughter Addy was two and a half years old, a girlfriend gave birth to a very premature baby who spent several months in the hospital. One day Addy was drawing a picture for the… Read More