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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”]
side (as […]
Welcome to the latest Carnival of Breastfeeding: What’s so funny about breastfeeding? Breastfeeding humor is one of my favorite topics. In the past I have had a lot of fun with the silly search engine terms people use to end up at Breastfeeding 1-2-3. Time for another installment! For more breastfeeding funnies, check out the […]
In my house, breasts are called “mum-mums” or, well, “breasts.” So I am not sure where my 3-year-old came up with this one (although we already know she has a knack for mixing up words).
My daughter was dancing around the room, possibly even “shaking her booty.” When she wanted me join in, she commanded, […]
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Resolved:
1. Not to take out my contact lenses for bedtime before I find my darn eyeglasses for reading bedtime stories.
2. Not to do anything incriminating (like, say, shave my nipple hairs) in front of my three-year-old, who will promptly give me away–loudly–to anyone who will listen.
3. Not to let the Cheerios littering the floor of […]
We do not talk about my pregnancy and the new baby much, given that it will (hopefully!) be another seven months before the baby’s arrival, but my 5-year-old is already seeing the advantages of having a new family member around.
5-year-old: “Mom, the baby can hear your voice.”
Me [impressed]: “Yes!”
5-year-old: “The baby can hear me.”
Me: “Um-hmm.”
5-year-old: […]
In no particular order, some funny breastfeeding sayings on t-shirts and bumper stickers seen on Cafepress.com:
1. Why buy the cow when you get mama’s milk for free?
2. Mothersucker.
3. All night milk bar.
4. Weapons of mass lactation.
5. Choosy toddlers choose breastmilk.
6. If nursing in public offends you, please feel free to put a blanket over your […]
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