I am a first-time mom! She is now 2 1/2 and is still nursing! I want to stop, but if I don’t let her, she won’t take naps or go to bed on time… It is really frustrating because she is constantly asking for “CHI CHI” filling me up like a 12 yrs boy touching his first boob!! Always reaching in my shirt and trying to twist my nipples!!! I try birth control to dry me up and it about did, but then I start having problems breaking out and cramps… Advice to moms that successfully ween their child off nursing… maybe some ideas that can help me help her to stop. It is getting weird to me and feeling trapped when she is latched…
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If you want to stop, just stop. Remove the titty.
Ive seen alot of women say they put lemon juice or other non harmful but bad tasting things on their nipples & it makes the child not want to do it anymore
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Maybe try switching to pumping. So she can latch to a nipple and taste the milk to get her to sleep
Obvious who is in control. Just cut her off dry yourself up… She won’t starve to death.
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Eish. I’m planning on doing the same. She’s 21 months n I want mine to stop when she’s 24 months. I can do with advise as well.
You are the adult. Tell her no. Eventually she’ll leave you alone
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I started cutting out one feeding at a time (my daughter was about the same age and wouldn’t eat solids because she just wanted to nurse). Don’t do the ones at sleep times at first. Start off with the one you think will be the easiest. After a 3-5 days, when she is used to that, cut another. Save the ones for sleeping times for the last. I saved her middle of the night one for the very last because that’s the one she wanted most. But when it was the only one, it only took a few days for my milk to dry up. She woke up one night and I nursed her and she gave me the stink eye. Never woke up asking for it again. 
It was much easier with my second. He weaned himself (I wasn’t ready).
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You need to stop that now that 2 year old should have already been followed broke and in the potty training. You need to stop it or it’s only going to get worse
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Perhaps you should check to see if you have a son
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Just stop,she will eventually learn. Lay her down for naps and bedtime. If she gets up put her back. If she throws a tantrum walk away and ignore her.
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They’ll end when they’re ready I’m sorry my youngest is nearly 3 and my middle son breastfed for 3 and a half years
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Nursing isn’t just a food source, it’s also comfort. I nursed my daughter til 3, when she self weaned. It’s HARD but please don’t just cut her off cold turkey. Slowly take away sessions or even just lessen the session times. Set a timer on your phone for 5 minutes and tell her “all done” after that time.
You also can’t quit cold turkey or you could develop clogged ducts/ mastitis.
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I’ve seen moms put bandaids on their nipples.
Definitely start telling her “no” firmly when she just reaches in your shirt though. Not mean, just teaching boundaries and that it’s not okay to touch without permission. Maybe teach that there are certain times for certain things and she can’t just have what she wants anytime she wants it. Teach her “this is mommy’s body”.
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All these mom’s saying it’s natural to have a 3 year old hanging off your chest are the same ones that if they saw a 3 year old with a bottle hanging out of their mouth would criticize. Once a kid, yes kid can ask for food and use a spoon they no longer need a tit. That’s why they have teeth. Breast isn’t always best ! Jeez
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Firrst, it’s great that you’ve been able to keep breastfeeding her but, I get how it could be one taxing witha 2.5 year old. My daughter is 2.5 and stopped at 20 months basically but had gotten down to only nights. Do it slow. Only at night. Pump otherwise. Then keep substituting as much as you can. Her schedule will change fir a bit doing it but itll be worth it for you.
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I let my child self wean. I completely understand how miserable it gets at that point. He was 2yrs 8 months when he was finally done. However I did refuse him to nurse any times other then nap, bed, or sick. We started weaning at 2yr. But that was the year flu was really bad and he got it THREE times. So I kept giving him his “Nonie” back to help him heal.
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I literally told my 19 month old no more boobie. It sucks the first few days but ya gotta put your foot down and let her know
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My 2 year old self weaned, thank god. I never thought he was going to. I dont have alot of advice other than just not offering them to her
I’m took sudafed and started drinking mint tea to help dry me up and started doing cows milk in a weighted straw sippy cup. We’ve been weaned for almost 4 months now and she still uses the sippys for naps and bed, but better them than me. Lol.
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Your fault. Gross. Come on now! Really!!! Smh 
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Amazing job breastfeeding this long! I give you so much credit (I wanted to bf my LO longer but I dried up with I got pregnant with my second). Also it is COMPLETELY NORMAL for that age child to still be breastfeeding… with that being said I agree with comments above with putting bandaids over your nipples saying they are hurt/broken and idk if you have specific spots you nurse (a chair, bed) but try to avoid those areas especially during nursing times like before naps and bedtime. Redirecting is another tool I have been told works well such as if its before a nap maybe go for a walk and let her fall asleep in a stroller instead or a car ride, if they enjoy those things. Good luck momma!
Try letting others put her down to sleep…mine used to do d same when I’m there…when I’m not she slept with a bottle…so my husband, when he was home, was d one to set her to sleep and by time she got used to d bottle
First thing breast milk is the best if you can wait until all this covid-19 stuff has passed might be best!!! But if your ready to be done that is all that matters. I breastfed my son for 2 years, 4 months, and 2 weeks. I was the one that wanted to stop he would of continued until graduation 
it was driving be bat shit crazy literally. As someone mentioned before I actually used the band-aid technique I put an X over my nipples when he wanted to nurse I showed him and said owies and he was ok no tears honesty I was shocked I thought there would be tears but honestly none. Your sanity matters. Wow can’t believe some of the comments.
When does the child start daycare? 4K? I’d like to see what happens when she grabs at breast of teacher, pastor’s wife, other less familiar adult females.
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Maybe eat foods that are not pleasant for her. If that’s possible? Does she react to certain foods you eat?
I’ve never breastfeed, physically can’t. But it sure worked for my friend who wanted her boobs back from her 2 year old. She also drank mint tea & ate heavy fish. He stopped after the taste constantly wasnt so great.
Maybe that will work.
I took mine off cold turkey she was 2 1/2 also just tell her no more mommy needs her space
My child is 2yrs & 7 months & still nursing as well. Bandaids over my nipples didn’t work. I know your struggle
I put lemon juice on my nipples and told her she is a big girl now so mommies milk isnt good anymore. She only tried nursing once😂
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my only advice: it’s normal to breastfeed a toddler but it’s also very normal to want your own body at some point. you are amazing for doing it that long. seriously that is a level of commitment to your child that knows no bounds. wean slowly taking away one feed at a time. with decreased stimulation your milk will dry up and she will stop. alao limit length of feeds, cut the average time in half. start telling her it’s your body and she needs to ask for Chi chi. as a childhood sexual abuse survivor I only see good that can come from a child respecting body boundaries. as a parent I know how sacred nap and bedtime are. find something to give her for bed in place of the boob. a special toy. a snack she cant resist. a movie or show. basically something she only gets for bed. keep in mind that nursing her to sleep will still cause cavities too.
I put lemon juice on mine and she tried it and didn’t like it so every time she asked I’d remind her they had lemon juice on them.
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I stopped day time feeds first and then stopped night time feedings. It was hard but just be strong and she will catch on!
I’m in the same boat it’s non stop he’s 1 1/2 and my first was weaned within the first few months because of some of my health issues so this is a new I can’t do anything with out him latching smacking digging and such I don’t have any advice but stay strong I just want to be able to clean my house without a screaming baby wanting boob or sit down with out hands down my shirt 
I wish I could still breastfeed my 2 year old. I unfortunately dried up when he was 7 months. Breast milk is so good for them.
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I bought stop and grow and painted it on my nipples. 24-48 hours later my son had given up completely.
U just have to say no!!! It will take a few days but stand ur ground and dont give in!!!
In my opinion, the mother has every right to her comfort too. It’s hard on a mother to breastfeed, because you constantly worry about what you put into your body that your baby might get, because you worry they’re not getting enough to eat or if you have enough nutrients. The growth spurts are exhausting because the feedings escalate. I applaud anyone who’s bn there and done that. I do believe that once a child starts solids, like cereal or puree, you could cut down breastfeeding sessions in proportion to how many foods they get a day. Totally up to the mom as long as the child is gaining weight and is healthy. However, the comfort level of the mom has to be accounted for. My advice would be to discuss it with your child’s doctor. Explain it like you have here. They should be able to help you create a plan that suits your comfort and your child’s. Good luck!
Swap 1 or 2 feeds a day with a bottle of fullfat cows milk. Once she tastes it she’ll love it. Might need to warm it up to body temperature at first though xx
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Grandma said she put mustard on her nipples when it was time to wean.
Tell her its all gone and give her a sippy cup every time she tries. she will refuse at first but if you don’t give in and stay consistent she will gradually stop. My son was the same way and nursed until the same age. At this point its really just habit for her. Start a new bedtime routine, maybe a snack, sippy of water and a story. Its not going to work for the first couple days and she will probably fuss, but again, stay consistent and do not give in.
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