Ferne McCann divides opinion as she breastfeeds daughter Finty, 21 months, on holiday after 'struggling to say no'
Ferne McCann divided opinion as she breastfeed her toddler Finty on holiday in an Instagram video on Wednesday after 'struggling to say no'.
The former TOWIE star, 33, welcomed Finty, 21 months, with her fiancé Lorri Haines in July 2023. She also has a daughter Sunday, seven, with her ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins.
Ferne sparked controversy among her fans as she continues to 'normalise' breastfeeding an older child.
The NHS recommends exclusive breastfeeding (breast milk only) for the first six months of a baby's life, followed by continued breastfeeding alongside solid foods for up to 2 years or longer, where possible.
'Yes, she's 21 months. And yes, we're 'still' breastfeeding', she wrote across the video.
She captioned her post: 'I get asked all the time 'Are you STILL breastfeeding?'
Ferne sparked controversy among her fans as she continues to 'normalise' breastfeeding an older child
'To me it feels like the most natural thing in the world. And I wonder when the question changed from 'are you breastfeeding?' To 'are you still breastfeeding?'
'There's so much misinformation about how long breastfeeding is 'appropriate.'
'Here's what most people don't realise…
'WHO recommends breastfeeding at least until 2. It boosts immunity and connection, still. You're not 'spoiling' them. You're nurturing them.
'Let's keep the conversation open. #extendedbreastfeeding #parenting #breastfeeding #breastfed #motherhood'
Her post sparked debate in her comments, with most fans praising the star for posting her breastfeeding journey.
Some wrote: 'I have no idea why people think that's anyone's business but yours Well done you xx',
'I say it again, THANKYOU for using your platform like this',
Her post sparked debate in her comments, with most fans praising the star for posting her breastfeeding journey
'People need to be more mindful of their language and using words like 'still'. It's the biological norm and people should be radiating positivity for what you are continuing to do! Go mama go',
'We did it till 3 and it made everything so easy and perfect for us',
'I just stopped feeding my 3.5 year old and it was bitter sweet! It's the most special gift you can give your child and yourself',
'Love this so much. Thank you for normalising ❤️❤️',
'Aaah. It's so lovely - enjoy all the moments! I breastfed both my kids until three years old - have finally stopped after six years solid breastfeeding. It was a beautiful time x'
Following heaps of support, other comments expressed their frustration for breastfeeding an older child.
Comments read: 'When they get teeth, like why ??'
'It's fine but why put it on here',
'I applaud what you're doing but why not just say it with words?...you've always posted multiple videos of you feeding which says more about you and your ego than trying to educate/ inform . We know what breastfeeding is, we don't need you to show us!',
'If ther health eating 3 meals a day they just using you for comfort'
Last week, Ferne said she is 'struggling to say no' to breastfeeding daughter Finty in an Instagram Q&A.
Responding to one question which asked about if she had tried to stop breastfeeding her youngest past the age of one, she responded: 'Finty breastfed on demand whilst we were away.
'I guess for an easier life I just gave it to her. There's so many perks of continuing with breastfeeding past 1 especially whilst we were traveling.
'But now that means she really wants it all the time & I struggle to say no. I haven't tried to stop BF yet.
'I think it will be really difficult when we eventually do end our BF journey.'
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