Teaching older children about breastfeeding
Breastfeeding in front of older children Child learning about breastfeeding Breastfeeding parents need support from so many people - partners, parents, doctors, employers and society in general. Supportive adults didn't become that way over night, they learned empathy and understanding as children. So, one of the best ways to create a world full of adults that are supportive and respectful, is to teach older children about breastfeeding at an early age. Teach your older children about breastfeeding by explaining that: Your body makes food for the baby: Your body has actually been preparing for this from the time you had your first menstrual cycle. Breast milk helps to protect the baby from getting sick: Your body creates and passes anti-bodies that supports the baby's immune system. Breast milk is one…
