09/09/2026
āYouāre still breastfeeding?ā
Yep. Iām still breastfeeding my 1 year old.
And honestly, I donāt know why people act so surprised.
Heās still my baby. He still asks to nurse when heās tired, when he needs comfort, when he wakes up, when heās having a rough day, and sometimes simply because he wants that closeness with me.
Breastfeeding at this age isnāt just about nutrition anymore. Itās comfort. Itās connection. Itās our little moment together in the middle of a busy day.
Heās becoming more independent every single day. Heās walking, exploring, learning, playing, and discovering the world around him. I donāt feel the need to rush him out of something that still brings him comfort and that we both still enjoy.
One day he wonāt need me in this way anymore.
So for now, yes⦠Iām still breastfeeding my 1 year old and guess what? Thatās okay!