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Coco Austin Reaffirms She Breastfed Daughter Chanel Until Age 6

She describes the practice as comfort-focused rather than nutritional.

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.