Breastfeeding 1-2-3

July 1st, 2008

Breastfeeding Babies and Their Nursing Nicknames

A while back I asked for reader input on what nurslings call breastfeeding. Here is a compilation of some of the subtle — and not-so-subtle — code words children use for nursing!
boobs
booby monster
deets (from “You want to eat?”)
I love you (awww!!)
milkies
milky time
mimi’s
mommy moo moo juice
more
mum mum
na
na na’s
neesh
num num
nurse
nursies
nursing
[sign language signs for “milk” or “please”]
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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 4 comments