Hey smoke that cig…anyone who can breast feed a child for 3 years…smoke a whole pack.SUPER MOM…
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Why are people being so bloody judgmental??!!! Goohhhh!! No one knows this mother situation on why she wants a cigarette.
If you really need a smoke, have one!! It won’t kill your child. I smoked through breastfeeding and my kids are perfectly healthy! And I don’t care what anyone of you judgmental people have to say!
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3 is too old to breastfeed.
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Girl smoke a damn cigarette lol. I would always feed my son first and then go have one right after.
I smoked while pregnant, I smoked while breastfeeding, n I still smoke now n my daughter is a year old now. N IDGAF what anyone’s says about it. Lmfao judge if you will, but my daughter is n was always perfectly healthy. So go ahead n have your smoke girl!
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Just don’t smoke period.
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I’m coming to you as a former smoker going on and off for a few years (4 pregnancies if that give you around an idea) I would quite around 5-6 months pregnant or sooner if I could my dr told me to not quite cold turkey. I’m currently breastfeeding a almost 3 month old and I understand the urge to want one but your so much healthier without it! Just remember how much money your saving a pack of cig is around 5$ depending on the kind you smoke and if you get to a pack a day that’s $35 a week you can save! This is what I remind myself all the time anytime I want one which is often definitely if my favorite kind of cigg is like in my face you know. But also know regardless or smoking or not smoking your still a good mom and your still doing the best you can stress is always a struggle to get through 
I’m hoping I don’t go back and I smoking this time my teeth mouth and lungs and energy just over all feels better
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If you can get to 3 years without a cig I’d definitely not start again x
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Breastfeeding Mama Talk
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If you haven’t smoked for 3 years I wouldnt start again now I wouldnt be breast feeding a 3 year old either!
You are the one who must quit
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This is why life for a Mom /Wife ect… is so hard because in todays life we ask for a small amount of help when not sure and no matter what that is we get judged for it we as woman know how hard life is as a woman yet we still judge one another instead of lifting each other life is hard for a woman it just really gets to me that the comments in this group are so harsh as to one lady asking one question smoking is not as bad as everyone makes out to be its only these perfect moms pr should I say think they perfect that have a problem with is no mom is perfect we all have our flaws but here we are judging one another for asking for help Mommy you smoke that ceggi you earned it it can’t do nothing to your baby if someone needs help instead of shaming them for asking something help in a nice way moms don’t have it easy we as woman should build one another up not bring each other done stop shaming this mom or trying to make her feel bad just cause she needs a ceggi I don’t smoke but I have many people around me who do and it is not as bad I to have kids and people in my house smoke stop being so rude with the comments I always believe like my mom says if you dont have anything nice to say don’t say anything then keep your rude thoughts to your self if mommy wants to breastfeed and smoke then so be it you go for it mommy you have every right to as moms we always do whats best for our kids but sometimes you to need to feel like you deserve something and that does not make any mom a bad mom I feel the only people being bad moms are those who feel they perfect we not perfect we all have our days and so what we are only human we to need to just let go sometimes and thats okay I know I don’t know everything about mother hood and kids I’m still a young mom and I get up every day giving it my best for those little people I made and that makes you a good mom you keep going and do what you need yo mommy Moms rock and feel we should really build on anothet up before judging help one another instead of being so mean and rude about it there is nice ways of putting things this poor mom must feel like she bad for wanting to have a smoke and she’s not your comments are not right … sorry for the long message but I feel every mom that feels she’s always being judge should know you are good moms moms rock without moms life sucks I just feel sometimes some has to say something positive to show moms that you doing a job wow if I could have breastfeed my kids that long you go mamma thanks ladies have a great day hold your head up high you great moms doing amazing job don’t let anyone tell you other wise I salute moms
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My god! This group is getting beyond a joke now. All people do is judge other mums. And have really bad negative things to say on every single post… people post on here to as for help not to be criticized. People should feel ashamed of them selfs.
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I’m just gonna shut up on this one!
Firstly well done feeding your baby the best till the recommended term. The health benefits of your milk way outweigh any potential risk of cigarette smoke. Just be sure as I bet you already are not to smoke in the car or room with you little one 
to be extra careful I’d wait at least an hour after smoking to feed.
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If you have to ask then you probably already know the answer- no.
Yeah smoke and let your child develope black spots on his lungs so that later in life, he can have lung cancer. That sounds like a great idea. 
if you’re going to be selfish as a parent, DONT HAVE CHILDREN.
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Wow ^ never seen so much mom shaming.
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DONT BE SELFISH😊 you chose to have a baby, you then chose to breastfeed, now you have to choose to put it first and that means you now come second, so smoke around your child is a no no. If you’ve had a break anyway then keep it up for your child. You won’t regret it X
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Lordy lord, I wasn’t aware that all of the perfect, amazing and greatest parents of the world were in this group. It’s a pleasure to meet you all. Now kindly shut the hell up and stay on topic of the question. Trust me dolls, its not that difficult.
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Nobody that is not perfect has the right to judge this chick! If you ain’t got nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all!
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If you’ve successfully not smoked in 3 years, I wouldn’t start now personally. If you’re really wanting to, then wait til you wean him.
That’s NOT to say wean him, you guys do your thing mama- if y’all aren’t ready, don’t.
No idea why all these ladies are shaming extended breast feeding like it doesn’t have its benefits.
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Was the question should I still breastfeed?? If so I apparently missed it… Yall need to go fix your own problems with your own kids… She asked about smoking a cig.
Dont be a troll just take a scroll…
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If your child can clearly say, “Mom, can I have your boob? Its been nearly 3 hours?”, than get the boob out of his mouth. 
just poking fun
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Smoking is bad for both of you. You keep breastfeeding as long as you and your baby want to. I do think children are supposed to stop taking bottles at one year old.
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It clearly shows that none of you have spent anytime in Europe! I have seen 5 year olds still breast feeding. Like just morning and at night. Smoking is not healthy. But I’m not judging either way. You should quit or try to atleast. If you must, smoke AFTER you have fed him and always change your clothes wash your hands and face and rinse out your mouth.
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Ugh all you judgy people! It’s not your body so don’t worry about it! How many of you had mothers that smoked while pregnant for you? How many of you remember when people smoked in hospitals, and restaurants? Your all still alive move along! Op after 3 years you deserve a smoke break!
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I personally wouldn’t breast feed that long, but it’s my opinion and I don’t have the right to judge. We who have children do what we feel is right for the child. As it says, people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. I’m DEF not perfect so I can’t judge.
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As a dental professional stop the bottle that should be done by 12-18 months. Never anything but water when you lay him down. Your initial question. Yes it’s bad for baby and if you do smoke, I hope it’s outside away from the child.
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Personally I wouldn’t want to breast feed and smoke. I realize you’re not doing it at the same time, but your child will smell it in your clothes. I have a respiratory disease due to second hand smoke. I’d hate to see that happen to your baby.
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Y’all are being so mean for no reason.
My doctor’s at the hospital told me if I smoked a cigarette just make sure you wear something that covers your normal clothes and wash your hands/wrists and face with hot water and unscented antibacterial soap but that was for a new born and I was breast feeding. He also mentioned smoking after breast feeding so that the nicotine has more time to work through your blood stream and isn’t strong in your milk.
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Breastfeed as long as your child wants to and as long as you’re comfortable with doing so. It’s good for your child. It doesn’t cost you any money and is continued bonding with your child . Time for just you and your child and a few minutes to sit relax and have uninterrupted quality time. I’ve known Mothers that breastfed their children until they were 8 years old. Fed before school, when they returned home and before bedtime .
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No cigarettes, continue food and add cups-he’s three regardless of breastfeed, bottles are not Normal at their age any longer… the teasing will be horrible if he’s doing both. And as I think sucking is his thing, the pacifier should be in bed (again bed not crib!)for nighttime sleep only …and get him to a dentist appointment as well!
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She didn’t say she was going to smoke while her child is feeding. As long as she doesn’t smoke around her child she is fine. Come on people. Hunny if you want a cig you go right ahead.
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The nicotine stays in your milk for about two hours. If you were to have a smoke right after he was fed - and wait (3/4) hours or so - your milk should be safe. You could always do a pump and dump just to be sure - You said he just occasionally fed still. And just shame shame on all the ones judging. I’m sorry - that’s just as rude as can be. Next time - maybe just ask your doc instead of trolls, snowflakes, and Karen’s. I can’t believe some of the comments I’ve read on here. You do you - you know what your babies need.
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There is NOTHING wrong with breastfeeding a 3 year old! Personally I did not smoke while pregnant or breast feeding though… I dont think it’s right when you’re sharing your body with a baby.
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I breastfed as a smoker and I only ended up being able to breastfeed for 3 months but he’s now almost 4 with zero health issues. just saying
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So many judgy people on here…and yes u can occasionally smoke…just do it right after u pump or feed and drink water in between…I did it and my son is completely healthy…and I applaud you for breastfeeding for so long! I think its absolutely amazing but its found after the first 2 years there really is no beneficial nutrition so no need to continue longer.
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No! For the same reason you wouldn’t smoke feeding an infant
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Why are y’all so judgemental? She’s asking a question ya either answer it or ya don’t there’s no need for the smart remarks cause last time I check there ain’t no such thing as a perfect parent
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Right on for STILL breastfeeding! There is nothing more natural, healthy and comforting! Haters gonna hate!!!
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Why so rude? She asked a simple question. She’s been bashed over the question, having a 3 yr old that still breast feeds and her grammar! Those that love in glass houses should not cast stones! Not perfect here! SMH
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I would try to wean before allowing it. I did and my baby had asthma…the guilt never goes away
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I think its fantastic that you are still breastfeeding. If you can manage not to smoke think it’s best not to. But the odd one wont hurt. Well done you xxx
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Never seen so many who live in glass houses.
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Ask a lactation expert, the baby only get 1/4 of what you consume through your milk. That’s why the whole pump and dump thing when you drink a glass of wine is a myth.
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Um, you shouldn’t even be smoking around him first of all and second of all he’s three-year-old and still breast-feeding? 
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Why pick up a bad habit if you aren’t already doing it? Yes, it does pass into breastmilk.
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First off ima address the fact that you are STILL breastfeeding a child at 3. Its seems everybody only cares about the cigarettes. Weird
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Why is a three year old still breast feeding?
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Have you gone 3 years with out smoking? If so why start a bad habbit again? 
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I’d smoke the cigarette while scrolling through some of these ridiculous comments. This lady can breastfeed for as long as she wants to, she wasn’t asking for anyone else’s permission. I’m sure this is supposed to be a safe space to ask for advice, not a children’s playground where supposedly GROWN ass women are acting like they belong in school. Teach your children to be kind but call down and throw stones at people looking for help online…makes sense right?
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It would be ok if you do it after hes done feeding. The nicotine stays in milk and in your system for a couple hours so dont have a smoke before feeding
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You are a grown adult and can do whatever u want.
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Oh ffs, contact your doctor, not facebook. We fbers are not educated individuals.
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I would wean him before smoking, or maybe quit smoking? If you went 3+ years hopefully you can completely quit for your health as well.
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You’re killing yourself.
If you’ve gone 3 years without a cigarette, leave it! There’s no such thing as a plain cigarette! What?!?
They are full of toxins!
Look up first hand, second hand, and third hand smoke.
Please, just no.
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Why start smoking now? And what is a plain cigarette?
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Asthma is common later in their life. I know people who smoke and their kids get sick 3x the amount my kids do.
My uncles mom regrets smoking around her son. Because of how unhealthy it is. It caused problems later in life not at the moment.
I hope you make the correct choice. Chain smoke once your kid is 18
Someone responded: yes you can smoke as long as he is not latching.
I think, it is the same reason for not smoking now as you are not supposed to smoke when pregnant, as well as while you are b/feeding. But after all said, if you still want to smoke, it is your choice, even after knowing the consequences. Smoking is a very personal thing no one can force or impose on you not to smoke… it is up to you what you put your child through. Keep up the great job of feeding your child (if you have chosen to continue) and reward yourself with the utmost satisfaction. You have a lifetime to get back to smoking!!
No you really should not smoke breastfeeding, or anywhere close to your child. Even if your careful just toxins in your clothing,hair , fingernails are bad for your child. You really want to be there for your child part of that is keeping his momma healthy. Don’t put yourself or your little one it’s just not worth the risk or guilt! You got this momma you can do it !
If breastfeeding is good for the baby getting natural food and stuff for his his her immune system and makes him or her a better baby or her a better baby who cares it does not harm the mother or child so all the better for them and as far as the cigarette s my ex never stopped smoking it never hurt any of my kids so leave the woman to do what she wants it’s her life and the baby s life so he 3 that great that she can breastfeed that long I hope she can do it longer it’s better for the child anyway so much negative thoughts about something so natural
If you REALLY need to smoke, rather do so after you have breastfed, and then pump and discard the milk. Sanitize hands thereafter.
If you have given up smoking, try not to go back ( I know its hard, Im a revolving smoker myself)
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If you have survived this long without a cig you are free of the addiction! Don’t look back! This is great for your health!
Do you think he is ready to give up BF-ing? Is it just for naps or bedtime? Look for some cues from him and follow his lead.
3 years is a long time and I am sure it is exhausting for you at this point. Probably hard to nurse such a big boy comfortably. Either way, good luck!
It takes courage to ask a question and face judgement of people who do not know anything about you …if you want to smoke just don’t do it while you’re little one is in range of inhaling too … and maybe if wanting to wean your child of your breast smear something which tastes unpleasant on them but not harmful so they know then boobies taste yukky and stop breastfeeding
I’d be more worried about the bottle tbh. Anyhow, judge all you want. I’m not afraid to admit I smoke, I’m not proud of it but we all have our things. When my kids were babies the doctors said as long as there’s at least a half hour between smoking and nursing it’s fine.
Keep breastfeeding!
Smoke a few. Drink a glass of wine or two while you’re at it. 
try not to feed at least an hour after. But otherwise it’s “fine”
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I wouldn’t…I mean I know it’s hard (I quit the second I found out I was pregnant) but it’s obviously not good for the baby (and yourself)…it may not make a difference now but you really don’t know how truly your baby will be effected by it until later…so is it worth the risk? If you must smoke I suggest waiting until your baby is no longer breastfed until then I wouldn’t take the chance and smoke…
Yes you can apparently nursers still prefer you to breastfeed over bottle even if you smoke and don’t manage to quit. So I’m pretty sure it should be ok. And no Im not a nurse I’m speaking from experience with similar situations in the area I live x
Occasionally, yea it’s fine but please change your clothes so the little one doesn’t get second hand smoke inhalation! My husband smokes and it drives me bonkers the way he smells sometimes. Don’t listen to others, if you want to breast feed at 3, go ahead lady!
No. It’s never ok to smoke while breastfeeding. Not even if you only breastfeed once a day. If your baby is almost 3 that means you have been doing good not smoking for almost 3 years. Why start now. No matter how much stress you have it not worth smoking.
I wouldnt smoke in house as it could give child ear infection. If you have gone 3 years without you, I would say you have officially quit. Time to wean
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As a smoker…I would say no if your still breastfeeding as baby has not had it. So example- I smoked my pregnancy and nursing of my last baby(no I’m not proud of it) so she was accustomed to it. Plus if you’ve been off this long don’t pick it back up now. It’s one I wish i hadn’t picked back up after #4
I see it’s a lot of hurt women on here , upset about their milk supply or inability or effort to breastfeed… judging from yal comments. I breast fed my daughter until she was 2.5 years old because it was best for her and a process to wean her.
My oldest is 16 and my youngest is 6. I breastfed them both till almost 3. I never drank or did drugs but i did smoke. Both my kids are fine and healthy. I do not encourage smoking, but it’s your body. If you want to smoke 1 that is up to you. Nobody should shame you for it. Women drink like fish but god forbid you smoke🙄Everyone always has something to say regardless. Smoking doesn’t make you any less of a mother.
I’ve seen so many old pictures of my grandma and great grandma smoking cigarettes in a kitchen full of family all visiting in this cloud of smoke with an array of different children here and there; NOT that that was healthy by any means 
but it’s just ironic how it was so okay and accepted back then, normal, you could say, as opposed to now. Not to mention the photos of all the grandkids (my mothers generation) piled into the back of old Pops pickup truck. 
totally normal. My how times change.
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Do you Babe, don’t worry about what other ppl say! Just drink lots of water if the thought of smoking and feeding troubles you! Its your Baby, No one knows more about them than you! Motherhood is hard, don’t pay any attention to all the negative stuff! If it calms you, Have at it! We are All just doing the best we can!
Honest opinion if you’re not a regular smoker I would not even bother starting a habit. I can’t even tell you how badly I want to quit and how hard it is to get it out of your life. Aside from that no judgment
I don’t recommend smoking just because it’s not good for you. I would say don’t give the baby a bottle though cause it could ruin his teeth but that’s your business.
If you’ve not smoked for the pregnancy, (I hope) and the whole time you’ve breastfed, why start now? Take care of yourself so you’ll be around for him!!!
I don’t think it would be a problem, my aunt smokes and breast fed all 3 of her babies and they are healthy! Just make sure you don’t smell like smoke when feeding. 
If you have gone 3 years without a cigarette, why would you ever go back??? Stay quit! Don’t do that to yourself, and your children who breath it in when they are around you! Nicotine stays on surfaces. Just don’t start back.
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Maybe it’s time to stop breastfeeding…your child is 3 not a baby anymore…your child can get all their nutrients now from food…with my 3 kids I took them off the bottle threw the bottles away and didn’t look back… out of mind out of sight 
take him to store and pick out a big boy sippy cup!
I had a friend post just the other day about she put a band-Aid on her boob and told her little one that it had a boo boo and it worked ! Give it a try mama it may help you getting him off ur boobs lol good luck!
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Breast feeding a 3 year old isn’t normal,by the age of 2 a child gets no other benefit from the breast as by that stage they should be on 3 meals a day plus a few healthy snacks in between,well done for keeping it going but u do need to stop now,and Re smoking regardless weather it’s all the time or not it’s bad for you it’s bad for your child causes all sorts of health problems long term dont do it
I just want to know if she had quit this whole time for her baby’s health and wants to start back up. If that’s the case it makes me sad. She went so long and to start smoking again makes my heart hurt for her and her family. Yes, her body, her child, her problem. But smoking kills period. Her child and family love her and need her around. So that part is the only party that even remotely bothers me about this whole post. As a former smoker, it’s just an awful habit that needs to never be picked back up if you were strong enough to quit in the first place.
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Honestly our parents probably did it and were fine! But your babes should probably be weaned to a sippie cup
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My cousins all wait until after their kids nurse that way the nicotine isn’t as strong in your blood stream but honestly people smoke and nurse every day so I think you little guy would be safe no matter what YOU choose.
Oh, my god…Night of the Living Karens!
This is why I hate mom groups, mom posts…and other moms. The invasion of Karens has caused me to alienate most of my actual mom friends. There is a special place in Hell just for Karens.
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I would say if you have managed to quit smoking for this long, you should be proud of yourself. I am encouraging you not to restart. As for the rest, if you had a cigarette, I would say pump and dump the next feeding, have a shower and some clean clothes on the next time you nurse.
For everyone that that left comments about the babies age. Don’t judge. You don’t know her situation. Maybe her child is special needs. Before you smart mouth another look in the mirror. Are you perfect. Most of us will answer no. No one is. Let’s hold each other up not down.
If he needs to quit. Maybe you should too. That’s second hand smoke for him
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Allow natural weening if your able… wash your hands and change clothing… take car of your needs. Im not sure about nicotine transfer but I don’t think it’ll kill your child… your needs and peace is important too.
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If your not already smoking then no…you dont wanna do that while hes breast feeding. If youve been smoking whole time anyways well its not gonna do more harm. I kniw plenty of people who smoke and always have threw pregnancy and after and are fine.
I would hold off on the smoking but i can’t really say because i smoke and i know it not good for me …if u concerned read up on 2nd hand smoke and do what u want it you business
I would advise just not smoking at all if possible. Regardless of passing through your milk, 2nd and 3rd hand smoke is no good for young lungs. Both my parents smoked until I was 9 and I had so many health issues around my lungs. Once they stopped I stopped having problems
STOP the feedings now! put the kid,on food, no bottle and quit smoking for your sake so you’ll be around to see your child grow up. COMMON SENSE HERE
Just quit smoking to improve both your health and your baby. Not worth it.
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I could be wrong so don’t quote me on this but I read somewhere that it’s best to wait half an hour after smoking before picking up a child or having them in close contact. Which half an hour to myself would be lovely but unfortunately in my situation not do able. I’m an ex smoker so know how difficult it can be sometimes. But to be still breastfeeding this long your a champion.