To Three and Beyond
Janell E. Robisch
2014
This thoughtful and affirming collection brings together real-life stories from families who breastfeed into toddlerhood and the early childhood years. Janell E. Robisch curates a diverse range of experiences, reflecting the joys, challenges, humour, and deep connection that come with long-term breastfeeding.
Why It’s Included:
This book provides something rarely offered: a sense of community for families who choose to breastfeed past the socially accepted cutoff. It aligns with our philosophy by respecting biological norms, challenging stigma, and uplifting the voices of parents whose journeys are often misunderstood or marginalised.
Who It’s For:
Perfect for parents breastfeeding older toddlers or young children — especially those looking for reassurance, solidarity, and visibility. Also valuable for peer supporters and professionals working with families who practice natural-term breastfeeding.
“The World Health Organization recommend breastfeeding for at least two years and beyond. Biologically, humans are likely to have a natural weaning age of 4-8 years, when milestones are compared to other primates. Typical weaning age in communities living a traditional hunter-gatherer or subsistence farming lifestyle seems to be around 3-4 years. So what does natural term breastfeeding look like? This books shares some families experiences.”
Further Reading:
Breastfeeding Older Children – Ann Sinnott
Mothering Your Nursing Toddler – Norma Jane Bumgarner
