My experience at Target

jcsumm0

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mesr:

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

here's a picture of what it looks like!  this is when dd1 was 17 months old:

Maybe I just keep picturing the little boy from Grown Ups that is standing there nursing and he's like 5 or 6.  I think they are too old when they start asking for it, which I have seen IRL before.

I do not understand this argument.  I'm pretty sure DD has been "asking for it" since the day she was born.  Some babies talk before they are 1.  Should I switch to formula if DD learns a word for milk when she's 11 months old?

Brooklyn2577

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

I'm not a fan of nursing at the age of 2 either.  If someone else wants to, fine, but it's not for me.

folkfemme

mesr:

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

here's a picture of what it looks like!  this is when dd1 was 17 months old:

I wish thebump had a like button! 

mesr

jcsumm0:

I do not understand this argument.  I'm pretty sure DD has been "asking for it" since the day she was born.  Some babies talk before they are 1.  Should I switch to formula if DD learns a word for milk when she's 11 months old?

 

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jcsumm0:

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mesr:

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

here's a picture of what it looks like!  this is when dd1 was 17 months old:

Maybe I just keep picturing the little boy from Grown Ups that is standing there nursing and he's like 5 or 6.  I think they are too old when they start asking for it, which I have seen IRL before.

I do not understand this argument.  I'm pretty sure DD has been "asking for it" since the day she was born.  Some babies talk before they are 1.  Should I switch to formula if DD learns a word for milk when she's 11 months old?

Again, I am talking about older kids who ask for it.  I babysat a little girl who was 4 and when she wanted to eat, would go up to her mom, lift up the mom's shirt and eat, I think that is wrong and she is too old to be doing that.  I wasn't talking about children who talk at 11  months. This is just my .02

folkfemme

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jcsumm0:

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mesr:

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

here's a picture of what it looks like!  this is when dd1 was 17 months old:

Maybe I just keep picturing the little boy from Grown Ups that is standing there nursing and he's like 5 or 6.  I think they are too old when they start asking for it, which I have seen IRL before.

I do not understand this argument.  I'm pretty sure DD has been "asking for it" since the day she was born.  Some babies talk before they are 1.  Should I switch to formula if DD learns a word for milk when she's 11 months old?

Again, I am talking about older kids who ask for it.  I babysat a little girl who was 4 and when she wanted to eat, would go up to her mom, lift up the mom's shirt and eat, I think that is wrong and she is too old to be doing that.  I wasn't talking about children who talk at 11  months. This is just my .02

I don't understand how a mother feeding her child can ever be perceived as "wrong". I agree there comes a time when a child should stop eating directly from a mothers breast. But to say it is straight up wrong is crazy to me. 4 year olds do not understand sexuality.. they simply see their mothers breasts as a food/comfort source. 

...... I know I am definitely the minority here. But, come on.......... wrong? Really? 

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lovelovelovelovelove:

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jcsumm0:

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mesr:

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

here's a picture of what it looks like!  this is when dd1 was 17 months old:

Maybe I just keep picturing the little boy from Grown Ups that is standing there nursing and he's like 5 or 6.  I think they are too old when they start asking for it, which I have seen IRL before.

I do not understand this argument.  I'm pretty sure DD has been "asking for it" since the day she was born.  Some babies talk before they are 1.  Should I switch to formula if DD learns a word for milk when she's 11 months old?

Again, I am talking about older kids who ask for it.  I babysat a little girl who was 4 and when she wanted to eat, would go up to her mom, lift up the mom's shirt and eat, I think that is wrong and she is too old to be doing that.  I wasn't talking about children who talk at 11  months. This is just my .02

I don't understand how a mother feeding her child can ever be perceived as "wrong". I agree there comes a time when a child should stop eating directly from a mothers breast. But to say it is straight up wrong is crazy to me. 4 year olds do not understand sexuality.. they simply see their mothers breasts as a food/comfort source. 

...... I know I am definitely the minority here. But, come on.......... wrong? Really? 

I mean "wrong" in the that I think they should be eating regular food at that point and not still nursing.  Again this is my own opinion and to each their own, but at what point are they too old to be doing that??? I am planning to stop at 1 year and have them eat solids and whole milk. 

folkfemme

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lovelovelovelovelove:

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jcsumm0:

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mesr:

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Gwyneddlesliegrace:

I plan to nurse until L is ready to stop, teeth really don't matter. That was kind of a weird thing to judge. I do however agree with you on the car seats.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be judgemental, but I just can't picture a toddler nursing, it just seems odd to me.  I know everyone is different and their situation is different, but 2 just seems too old to me.

here's a picture of what it looks like!  this is when dd1 was 17 months old:

Maybe I just keep picturing the little boy from Grown Ups that is standing there nursing and he's like 5 or 6.  I think they are too old when they start asking for it, which I have seen IRL before.

I do not understand this argument.  I'm pretty sure DD has been "asking for it" since the day she was born.  Some babies talk before they are 1.  Should I switch to formula if DD learns a word for milk when she's 11 months old?

Again, I am talking about older kids who ask for it.  I babysat a little girl who was 4 and when she wanted to eat, would go up to her mom, lift up the mom's shirt and eat, I think that is wrong and she is too old to be doing that.  I wasn't talking about children who talk at 11  months. This is just my .02

I don't understand how a mother feeding her child can ever be perceived as "wrong". I agree there comes a time when a child should stop eating directly from a mothers breast. But to say it is straight up wrong is crazy to me. 4 year olds do not understand sexuality.. they simply see their mothers breasts as a food/comfort source. 

...... I know I am definitely the minority here. But, come on.......... wrong? Really? 

I mean "wrong" in the that I think they should be eating regular food at that point and not still nursing.  Again this is my own opinion and to each their own, but at what point are they too old to be doing that??? I am planning to stop at 1 year and have them eat solids and whole milk. 

I think it widely depends on the circumstance. If it is communicated that it's weird for the child to still be nursing... then thats what makes it weird. I don't know if that even makes sense. My sleep deprivation is making it impossible for me to find the words that adequately communicate what I mean. 

I think that it just comes down to personal preference/comfort levels. I am more comfortable with extended breast feeding. I hope to bf until 2 - 3, and still provide 1 serving of breast milk/day after that.. until my supply runs out, of course.

 

Kymbirleigh

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DH is the same way, I keep trying to tell him to eat more fruits and veggies rather than the Cinnamon Toast Crunch he has an an "appetizer" before dinner each night. 

OMG, yes! My DH is the same darn way! he'll see me fixing dinner... Come in the kitchen and start raiding the fridge. I tell him I'm almost done, and he goes ahead and fixes something anyway! I'm a health freak and portion out all my meals using a scale and measuring cups... Even after I tell him to take whatever he wants that's left because I've measured mine out, he still leaves some and says "Just in case you want more I left some." I love that he's so sweet as to leave me more if I want it, but I wish he'd understand that I am trying to get back on the right track and eat better and not over do it! 

Telly21182

kimbo1216:

Mare0527:

kasutton84:

Mare0527:

kimbo1216:

However, it became clear to us via common sense that it wasn't a safe practice.

For the record, we put C in the basket part and not uptop.  Here is my question about it though, I understand if the cart just gets unstable them faling off the top part, but if the cart actually tips over it won't matter if they are up top or in the basket... they are still going to fall out.

If the carseat is placed in the basket part, your cart will not be top heavy and it is very unlikely that it would ever tip in the first place. 

Playing devils advocate for fun: Baby + carseat weighs about 22 pounds at birth to say 28 pounds right now for my daughter.  I'm pretty sure that if the basket was completely filled with groceries it would weigh more than what you had on top.

Ditto the first bolded part.  The problem is that your basket is not typically full of groceries until later/the end.  That generally takes some time.  So unless you are going straight for the dog food/soda/other heavy items, etc, and loading it up, then it will be top heavy for a good portion of your trip.

Plus, even if they "latch on," every cart is different and some still don't fit in very well.  I also don't like how you can't see around the carrier.  Unless your tall, I'm going with at least 6 ft, then it's next to impossible.

My BFF actually does go straight to get the water and heavier items to put on the bottom, and then she goes about the rest of her shopping, moving the baby to the top if/when she runs out of room in the basket. 

MrsI

dandlelyon:

I have a question about the carseet / cart thing. 

So, I have twins and if I have no choice but to take them both to the store, what choice do I have but to put one in the cart and one on the cart?  I NEVER leave the cart EVER, but really?  What options are there aside from trying to get push two carts full of baby?

I have recently started using the carts provided with the infant carrier.  I wipe them down and put a blanket under her.  I too was guilty of putting her up top and still may at some stores but others I feel she is very unstable and won't risk it.  The built in carriers sit much lower and you can see over them better anyway. 

So my suggestion if you don't want to put a carseat on the top to get one of these carts.  Putting one baby in the basket with your carseat and the other baby in the built in basket.

MrsWaldo

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I mean "wrong" in the that I think they should be eating regular food at that point and not still nursing.  Again this is my own opinion and to each their own, but at what point are they too old to be doing that??? I am planning to stop at 1 year and have them eat solids and whole milk. 

You're totally entitled to your own opinion but I just have never understood people being grossed out or offended by extended breastfeeding. It makes more sense than giving your human child cow milk. It's definitely not for everyone but as long as momma and lo want to do it I say live and let live. I'd be THRILLED to make it that long.

Kymbirleigh

Geez.... I'm envious of the mom who has a supply last long enough to make it beyond that first year... Let alone last four years. Man, I have lazy boobs that don't wanna work for more than a few months compared to theirs!

3boys=love

I have a ftrind who went to some breast feeding thing and the oldest child there was 3 1/2.

march2008

egpitt22:

Related to the shopping cart posts, I hate it when the stores have such teeny tiny carts that you can't even fit the carrier into the basket part (I'm looking at you, Marshalls!)

I agree! I usually wear DD in a baby carrier when I'm out shopping, but sometimes she falls asleep in the car seat on the ride over and I sometimes just have to bring her stroller in when the stores have those tiny carts.