Fasting while Nursing Toddler

[violetsareblack]

Hi all. We just got our juicer and I have a few questions.

I know you aren't suppose to fast while nursing a baby who is totally or mostly dependent on breast milk as their main food source, but what about a toddler? My son is almost 3, he basically only nurses like 2-3 times a day max. I am not his main source of food anymore and we are working on gentle weaning. He mainly nurses for naps/bedtime and never for a long period of time.

So, my question is, has anyone here fasted with juice while nursing a toddler that doesn't use breast milk as a main food source? Should I just do mostly juices and some raw food instead until he weans? I just don't want to do anything that may harm him.

Thanks.

[Raine]

Violets - congratulations on your toddler and improving your health.

It would be ideal to have your child weaned before attempting to fast. The primary mission of a fast is to detox your body so by nursing you would pass on toxins to your child.

By slowly seguing into a more healthy diet, both you and your child will have a chance to become acclimated. Once your child is weaned, go full throttle with the fast.

[HolyGuacamole]

My three year old is still nursing in the morning, at nap time and bed time, when reading books, and when needing comfort.
I am waiting until he weans to fast.
:0)

[Aleesha Sattva]

eating raw and juicing... and perhaps some nice green smoothies (for you both) is an excellent option till he weans... then fast. ;)

[Ocean]

Hi,
I'm in the same boat, my daughter is 2 (just turned 2 last Thursday), and does not want to wean yet (weaned my other two at 29 and 30 months). I'm thinking of weaning her because I have severe anxiety/panic attacks and want to get well. Probably is best to wait as others have said due to the toxins being released.

Take care!
Ocean