Overview
- On the Nov. 9 episode of Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast, Austin said she nursed Chanel into early childhood and stands by the decision.
- She said feeding sessions were mainly at bedtime for comfort, and she let her daughter decide when to stop, which occurred around age six.
- Austin acknowledged intense online criticism and rejected sexualized interpretations of breastfeeding, while noting she also received support from many parents.
- Coverage contextualized her comments with public‑health guidance: WHO and the AAP recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about six months and continued breastfeeding with complementary foods for at least two years and beyond as mutually desired.
- She argued that longer weaning is more accepted in other regions, claiming it is not unusual in parts of Europe.