{"id":437409,"date":"2026-03-25T14:04:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=437409"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:04:48","slug":"critiquee-poursuivre-allaitement-fille-4-ans-mere-defend-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/vie-de-maman\/criticized-for-continuing-breastfeeding-her-4-year-old-daughter-mother-defends-decision-437409","title":{"rendered":"Criticized for continuing to breastfeed her 4-year-old daughter, this mother defends her decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breastfeeding a four-year-old can be surprising, even shocking, in some cultures. Yet, for some mothers, this choice is part of a natural and assertive vision of parenthood. This is the case for Shinnai Visser (@mindful_mamma_za), who advocates for extended breastfeeding, despite the criticism.<\/p>\n

A choice that is controversial<\/h2>\n

Shinnai Visser, a South African mother of two, doesn't hold back from her daily life. On Instagram, she shares her experience with "baby-led" breastfeeding, an approach where the pace is guided by the baby's needs. This choice, far from being universally accepted, has sparked numerous reactions. Some internet users consider this type of breastfeeding "inappropriate," suggesting excessive dependence or an attachment deemed "too intense."<\/p>\n

In response to these criticisms, she simply states<\/a> : the problem isn't biological, but cultural. In many parts of the world and throughout history, breastfeeding beyond the age of two is far from unusual. It is primarily current Western norms that have shortened this practice. <\/p>\n

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A post shared by Shinnai | Primal Mothering | Family Travel (@mindful_mamma_za)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n