Kourtney Kardashian’s Blog: Breastfeeding My Baby

Kourtney – the one thing I’ve learned since being a mom is that everyone has an opinion and everyone things it’s the right one. I say – whatever is right for you and your child is the right one and I respect you for making the right choices for the two of you – regardless of what anyone else thinks. You are a great mommy and your baby boy is obviously doing great and thriving because of your love for him. Keep up the great work! I know I tried breastfeeding but she was having issues. I pumped for 3 months before work, school etc made it impossible to keep up. Good for you for keeping going with it! Best of luck.

I agree, he sure looks a lot like his dadddy in these pictures! Before all I could see was Kardashian, but now it’s Scott with the Kardashian coloring.
My little guy was born 12/13 so he’s about the same age as Mason, I like reading what babies his age are doing. He’s also breastfeeding and I’m still loving it and we just started solids too, though he isn’t loving that as much as I expected him too…all 18lbs of him! LOL I am pretty self concious about nursing in public so I try to nurse in the car or dressing rooms since he HATES being covered, I can’t even imagine trying to nurse with cameras following me everywhere!

Kourtney this was such a good blog. You hear so many stories of celebs doing formula, and seems like their job is more important. So good for you! He is such a cutie pie! Good job momma!

Kourtney, you are doing fine. People will always find something wrong, its human nature. Just ignore it and keep doing what you’re doing. Mason is healthy and thriving and that’s what’s important.
Love the mommy that you have become. Keep it up and know that you will always have fan support as you do with family.

Great job Kourtney…I nursed my daughter until she was 19 months…it is totally possible for you to nurse another 6 months or more…the feedings will decrease obviously…but the little ones find such comfort in it…I never pumped at all…and you’re totally right about nursing anywhere…you can totally be discreet and do it while shopping…You can tell Mason is feeding well and he looks “filled up” in those pics…ready for a nap…He’s beautiful and keep up the good job!…

Kourtney~
Mason is so cute. Your being a great Mom and your correct all that matters is what is right for Mason and you.
People will always find something to complain about.

PS- I have to say i never laughed so hard ,watching you give Khloe a wax was just priceless..Love the second season…

Mason is so cute!!
He looks alot like Scott, your dad and Rob. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, can Mason get any cuter!!! He really looks like Scott in the 2nd picture. It’s refreshing to hear a celeb keep it real about breast feeding & anyone with common sense knew what Kim meant in her tweet, it IS disgusting to change your child on a table in a public restaurant where everyone is eating. People seriously want to make something out of absolutely nothing, it’s so annoying.

Hi Kourtney,

Great blog with very sensible tips! My kids have all grown up ~ enjoy him! It goes by sooo fast!

I would like to add a caution though with introducing foods to babies for the first time. Instead of mixing three cereals, you may want to try just one at a time. Try each for about a week and then try a new one the second week. Sometimes babies will develop allergies to certain foods. If they do develop a rash or any other allergic symptom, it would be very hard to tell which particular food caused it. I hope Mason doesn’t develop any reaction, but sometimes they do. 🙂

Kourtney, I applaud you for nursing your son, its such a natural and beautiful thing to do. I myself have breastfed 3 of my 5 children and they are healthy and happy. It does not matter how long you nurse, its when you and the baby feel comfortable enough to stop. The bonding is wonderful and you cannot get that kind of love from a bottle. I understand your sisters concerns regarding the incident at the restaraunt, If the woman was covered up, then I see no problem, obviously she must not have been. I am all for nursing public or private. As for teh changing the baby on the table…..I would never have done that. I think you are being a very good mommy to Mason and I hope that he knows how lucky he is to be loved in this world of ours. Best of love to you and your little one.

I think you are a wonderful mama!! You have the cutest baby ever (besides my two)!!! Keep doin’ what yo do! If you ever need a sitter, I will be more than willing to help..for free!

Kourtney, I really admire you for being so pro-breastfeeding. The rest of the breastfeeders in the world are so thankful to you for assisting in the normalization of breastfeeding.

I do, however, still take issue with the tweets your sister put on twitter on Saturday. You and your sister may not be aware that some babies/toddlers like to switch often and quickly back and forth between breasts when they are breastfeeding. I cannot speculate on the woman’s reasons for having her breasts exposed at the restaurant, but what I do know is that women have been dealing with judgmental comments regarding breastfeeding for a very long time and we get our backs up a little bit when someone makes comments like your sister did. The woman at the restaurant was feeding her child, just as your sister was (presumably, being at a restaurant) eating, herself and if your sister was uncomfortable with the breastfeeding that was going on, she should’ve turned and looked in a different direction.

I’m so happy that Kourtney is advocating breastfeeding! I am the mother of a 5 1/2 month old and find myself also breastfeeding in my car a lot. If I do feed my baby in public I’m covered up and 99% of the time people around me don’t even realize what I’m doing. Breast milk is so wonderful for babies. Not only because it’s accessible whenever you need it, but it’s free and most importantly the health benefits for your baby is so great. Thanks Kourtney for being a great Mommy role model!

Hi Kourtney, I think Mason looks like you a lot…..he is so cute….

Mason is SO cute! I love watching your family on tv, I hate to see people critisizing you guys when they don’t even know you. They just believe anything they read in tabloids. You’re doing great as a mommy, can’t wait to see more Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami!

Kourtney,
He is so adorable! I love your stories, and I think it’s awesome that you have had success breast feeding him. I do not have kids yet, but it’s definitely something I want to try when I do. Was your mom supportive? My mom did not nurse me, so I feel like she does not get it. Love season two of Miami, by the way!

Cheers,
Mary

I’ll never understand why so many Americans feel so strongly against breastfeeding in public. It’s such a normal and natural thing, why hide it? Of course, that doesn’t mean flashing everyone, but I don’t see why a mom should cover herself and her baby when she’s doing the most natural thing in the world

OMG, he is the cutest baby ever!!! I just want to squeeze him and kiss him! 🙂 Congrats again, Kourt. I’m so happy for you.

Kourtney,

Congrats on 6 months!! That is fantastic and you should be really proud of yourself. Isn’t it amazing that your milk has enabled him to grow to the big beautiful boy he is today at 6 months! That was all you and him as a great breastfeeding team. Good luck on the next 6 months and hang in there because it is worth it–not only for the benefits for him but also for yourself. He may, at times, get fussy and seem like he may not want to nurse anymore but don’t let a temporary nursing strike derail you. It is rarely about your milk or your supply or that the baby just does not want to nurse anymore. Quite often, it is that his increasing awareness of his surroundings captures his attention and distracts him but try not to be discouraged. We have tips and advice for how to manage a nursing strike and more on our website and blog if you need any tips.

We wish you the best and are here to help out if we can. We (former) breastfeeding mommies are here to assist!

Gina Ciagne, CLC
Director, Breastfeeding and Consumer Relations
Lansinoh Laboratories
http://www.lansinoh.com
http://www.bymomsformoms.net

I hate to be a negative person on your blog but in reference to the person your said had both breasts exposed while breast feeding….how is that any different from you baring your breasts on national tv to pump milk? Is there a double standard? I know she was in public but you don’t know peoples circumstances so maybe you should think before you speak.

i agree with Kim, yes you can b/f in public but theres a way or doing it and a way of NOT doing it, what about little boys whom are in the restaurant seeing this womans full breasts exposed, have some class and some tact, i b/f and pumped for 14 months and would never have dreamed of exposing myself like that NOR changing a diaper on a table where theres food its downright disgusting-

OK, after reading this post Kourtney is now my favorite celebrity mom! LOVE her! I wish La Leche League would contact her about being a spokesperson!!!

Love reading your blogs. You seem like a great mom, and your son is adorable! What I don’t know is why you added your sister’s comment about NIP and the restaurant. Seems an odd comment in the middle of an otherwise awesome article. Whatever your sisters say, keep it separate from your blog. Unless you want to add what you think of it, which you didn’t this time.

Kourtney,

Just wanted to add for you and other breastfeeding mommies out there–come tweet with us on our breastfeeding chat on Wednesdays at 3pm eastern to 4pm eastern. Use #bfchat and come join us! Bring your questions, your tips to share, and anything else breastfeeding-related!

Hope to tweet to you on Wednesday.

Gina Ciagne, CLC
Director, Breastfeeding and Consumer Relations
Lansinoh Laboratories
http://www.lansinoh.com
http://www.bymomsformoms.net

He is a beautiful little boy Kourtney thank you for sharing with us! As far as what you choose to do with breast feeding and anything to do with Mason that is up to You and Mason! I am a mother of 2 teenage boys now and eveyone has an opinion and advice on what is “The right way to do things” but it all comes down to what is best for you and for Mason! He is healthy, happy, and most of all loved very much and that is what is importent!! Your doing great keep on doing what your doing!! And as for Kim and her twitter it was kinda gross to change a baby at the table where there was food, that needs to be done in a bathroom/changing room!!! You Go Kim!!!

He’s precious! Love those eyelashes!

Kourtney, you are doing a great job. Breastfeeding is such a wonderful thing thing to do for your child. I breastfeed mine and have no regrets whatsoever. She’s turned out to be a wonderful child secure of herself and very independent. Wish you the best. Mason is so Kardashian, he is adorable. Congratulations.

Yea for breastfeeding moms! As a dietitian and fellow breastfeeding mom, it is so wonderful to see a celebrity promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and then continuing on plus solids. What a great example 🙂
p.s. that’s got to be hard BF in public. I had no problem with it but I don’t have pap’s following me everywhere!

He has the Kardashian dark good looks!

Great blog Kourtney! I only breastfeed my baby for 2 months and even then I had to pump and give it to him in a bottle (he wasnt a baby that showed much interest in latching)I know he received the best for him at the best time. I felt bad about stopping so soon but felt that it was the best thing for me so that I could be a better mom to my now 7 month old. Many women criticized me for “giving up” but many of my friends supported me. I’m glad you wrote that its a personal decision between baby and mommy because nursing is not as easy for some women as it is for others and it important that people understand that!

What a cutie Mason is! In this past week’s episode of Khloe & Kourtney in Miami you are pumping hands free – just wondering what bra you were using – you make pumping look so easy and simple ! I’m just starting to pump frequently and returning to work!
Thanks from all the breastfeeding moms!

Kourtney,

I am a total advocate of breast feeding, and applaud you for breast feeding adorable little Mason! I kind of agree with Kim on the NIP woman at the restaurant. I don’t think breast feeding is something to be ashamed of or must be done where no one can see. However, if a young boy sees two full breasts exposed, it would be inappropriate. I know I wouldn’t want my sons getting a full view of some stranger. And as for changing the diaper at the table, um ew. That’s not just inappropriate, that’s nasty. No one wants to see your kids excrement while they’re eating. That’s grimy. Love you, love your blogs. Keep doing what you’re doing because it looks like you’re doing it right.

Awesome job on breastfeeding!! Hopefully more people will come forward and open up about it. I’ve been BF for 13months and wouldn’t change it for the world. I plan on letting my daughter decide when she’s ready to start the weaning process.
Keep up the good work!

Mason is too cute! Thank you for sharing. I have an almost 6 month old son myself and he just started the cereals too. (We started at 5 months). My question is what kind of high chair do you have? We need to get one and I’d love some advice! Thanks!

Love, love, love the blog and pics! Masons cheeks are so scrumptious you just want to eat them up! And I totally agree with the Mommy-Baby bonding during breastfeeding and all the benefits for the baby and self that come along with it. I breatfed both of my children and I let them decide when they wanted to stop. It was actually heartbreaking for me when my son (who is the older child) deniied my boob for the first time – i cried!!! He was a few weeks over a year old and my daughter stopped when she was 14 months. It is sad when they stop, but at the same time you get an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment; because it really is a great thing you’ve done for your child(ren). Keep up the good work!

I think breastfeeding is great and all but I personally think its a bit strange when your baby can walk and talk and you are still breastfeeding. Alot of these children grow up very attached to mom only. But please understand this is my personal opinion from actual facts that i have seen.

Kourtney: You are wonderful and you are doing the best thing for your baby. We are in a culture where breasts are seen only as sex toys and not for their nature-intended purpose, which is to feed our babies! Thank you for sharing your experience and your voice! You really are doing the best thing for your son. I love this line: “My attitude is, if someone sees a little somethin’ somethin’, don’t look if you don’t like it.” Baby comes first!!!

I think when you breast feed, it should be kept under wraps and not changing around a food table out in public. i don’t have a problem with women breast feeding while out and about, as long as its covered. We don’t need to have our breasts out in seeing public, we just want to feed our children. i would’ve changed my child away from the table with food. that is disgusting. alot of people do NOT have manners.

First off congratulations on your sweet baby boy, I am so grateful that as a celebrity you are pro-breastfeeding. Hopefully expecting mothers that look up to you, will consider the wonderful benefits of breastfeeding. I personally was only able to bf for 3 months, although disappointing it was a wonderful experience to bond with my baby girl. Good luck with all your first time mommy experiences and cherish every moment!

for those who are worried about their sons/kids seeing a woman with breasts exposed in public, i don’t quite get it. i am in the US, too, but they’re being exposed for their natural purpose (feeding and nourishment), not for sexual gratification…it might do your kids some good to see women’s breasts as food sources, not just sexual playtoys.

Your baby is adorable!!

I am so appreciative that you talk so openly about breastfeeding and pumping! So many people dont know how easy it really is to continue for the whole 1st year. I have pumped for a year for both of my boys (who have never had a drop of formula!). They are both so healthy and happy and I contribute a lot of that to the breastmilk. I think your audience especially can benefit from your experiences 🙂

Kourtney-Thank you so much for being so open about breastfeeding. I wish more celebrities would- it sets a good example. Continue your breastfeeding for as long as it is agreeable to both of you. WIth my son, that was almost three years old. My original goal was a year, but somehow it goes by so fast. And they do wean when they are ready. Enjoy this time with your child- it won’t last forever! Mason is very lucky to have a mom that is doing the right thing for him!

Kourtney, you’ve won me over as a mom. 🙂 First it was the video of you catching Mason in your own arms as he was born…I had the same experience with my daughter (who just turned one) and I hope the memory of that moment brings as much joy to you when you think of it as the memory of that moment with my daughter brings me…truly amazing. I love that you showed it and that hopefully in seeing that, it opened to other women the possibility of having the same kind of experience.

As for breastfeeding – good for you. It’s not often you find moms willing to just take cues from their little ones as you are. I breastfed my first daughter for 2 1/2 years (a little long for me…but she wanted to the closeness and comfort and at 4 she’s adjusted just fine to life), my second just turned 1 and is still nursing, despite her VERY full and robust diet of solid foods (she’s been eating finger foods since 7 months and eagerly eats anything we feed her from Japanese to Indian curry). I just wanted to encourage you to stand fast…when you have a kid it’s open season for people to offer unsolicited advice (and I can’t even imagine how much worse it is when you live in the public eye – as you do)…but you know Mason, God made YOU for this role as his mommy and He gave YOU the intuition and instincts you need to be the kind of mom your little guy needs. It was the harder part of being a first time mom for me – you seem like you’re doing a great job trusting those instincts. Stick with it.
And congratulations – he seems like a precious little guy.

Kourtney ~ You sound like an AMAZING Mommy! My baby girl Bella Rose is just about 2 months older than Mason! I think it’s wonderful how you’ve bonded w/him through breastfeeding. And, I know other breastfeeding Mommys appreciate your openess! I agree with you that everyone has an opinion (Lord knows, about EVERYTHING!), but you should be very proud of yourself for taking the high road when people say negative things. B/C regardless, if you are a celebrity or NOT – when you’re a Mommy…that comes before everything! I’m sooo glad you are enjoying motherhood! So am I! *wink* Enjoy ever second with that cutie! Before you know it he’ll be taking his first steps, Bella just did! Lots of Love, Bella’s Mommy

I am so excited to see more famous moms OPENLY breastfeeding! And what you say about its yours and your sons decision about how long to bf and all is so true! Just keep your focus on your handsome son and not what everyone else says and all will be well! I was so glad i did! Keep doing what your doing, its an inspiration to all of us!

Why is it that the Kardashian sisters like to through eachother under the bus? Everyone is entilted to their own oppinion, you dont address them on a people blog. Whatever, when im eating I dont like to see someones breast. But if your covered , I think thats respectful.

Kourtney
Your a wonderful mom and you are everly most right on the breastfeeding thing!!! Mason looks soooooooo much like you and scott i think!!!!! So adorable!! Keep up the good work!!

P.S. The waxing khloe show was hysterical!! I think i laughed myself to sleep!!

Aw, he is so cute! And yay for all the good mama milk he’s had… good job! 🙂

Keep it up with the breastfeeding ur son mason is a cutie. I think he definetly looks like ur brother so much. Take care and god bless!!

Kourtney,

First, I want to congratulate you on your new family ~ Mason is a gorgeous little boy. Second, I would like to point out that your attitude towards the negative comments and opinions is fantastic. Although my children are 8 and 9 years old now, it seems like just yesterday I was breastfeeding them. It can be a challenge to take care of your baby when you are being criticized for going about things the NATURAL way. But with such a great head on your shoulders, and only being concerned with Mason, not the public, you have nothing to worry about. Best of luck & keep blogging!
P.S.- I love the show(s), and love your family dynamic. You and your sisters remind me of how my sisters and I are when we get together!

I have a son that is a week younger than Mason. I am still breastfeeding as well. He is my 4th child. I agree with you that everyone has an opinion on how long you should breastfeed, but I take cues on my babies. I have nursed all 4 of them. It is alot harder than what people think. When he is hungry, if I am in public, I nurse. If people have a problem with it, there are plenty of other things to look at! Keep up the good work. It is nice to see a celebrity that is taking care of her baby and not handing him over for someone else to do all the work!

I have a 9 month old and we are still breastfeeding. I get the question constantly, when are you planning on stopping? It’s slightly annoying because there seems to be the underlying opinion that it’s time to stop. However, I am doing what is best for my child. And as for the woman exposing herself, it’s hard to nurse without showing something. My son constantly pulls the cover off so that he can see what’s going on! He’s a curious baby! So if someone sees something, I’m sorry. And there are laws that protect breastfeeding mamas.

Thank you, Kourtney, for being such a great public face for breastfeeding. I love that you follow Mason’s cues and do what feels right for both of you. How refreshing. You seem like such a genuinely happy, “baby-led” mother.

For me, nursing from 8-13 months was the best – it’s even more rewarding as they get older. But I did nurse only 1x/day from 12 to 14 months, so that’s an option if you are ready to slow down later, but not stop entirely. Thank you again!

I am very impressed by what you have written here today. I nursed my son until 20 months. Good for you! You are setting a great example!

Thank you for putting a public face on nursing…. I love to read about celebrities who nurse..and I ‘m wondering how you do it with the busy life you have??! I’m a SAHM and still find it hard sometimes…my son is 19 months old and I want to let him breasfeed as long as he wants…. At 2 1/2 years I will think about weaning if he hasn’t yet. But hard it is..still I can’t imagine not breastfeeding, most of the time I love it!

Here are two great articles for anyone who is breastfeeding:

http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/LV/LVDec00Jan01p112.html

http://www.llli.org/NB/NBJanFeb04p4.html I would read this first!
Enjoy!

Great post! Thanks so much for sharing!

I think that it’s wonderful to use your celebrity to help women feel comfortable with their decision to breastfeed. When breastfeeding my first son, everyone that I knew felt that by breastfeeding my son, I was taking something away from my husband. It was thought to be unsexy and obscene. I brushed them off and successfully breastfed for 13 months. I did, however, keep my breastfeeding extremely private, hiding away in bathrooms and fitting rooms whenever my little man got hungry. Thank you for this blog.

This article & the comments have encouraged me so much today.. Big Thank you to Kourtney & all the other bf moms who have shared their comments! I’m currently nursing my 2mo old & will be returning to work soon. All I’ve heard up until today is that it will be too hard or that my milk supply will decrease or that I should wean her & do formula. Well, I’m shutting all that out & I’m committed to my goal of 1yr. Fortunately, I work for a company that provides rooms for nursing moms to pump on breaks & lunches. The plan is to continue nursing in the evenings after work & I’ll send her to daycare with bottles of breastmilk. The past 2 months haven’t been easy & I haven’t had much support other than on-line, but if your committed it can be done successfully. My son, now 4yrs old, had issues with formula & had to be put on the most expensive one (25.00/can) and he went through 10 cans a month!! I deeply regretted not breastfeeding him. So to all the expecting mommies, I encourage you to try- the benefits are tremendous and every breastfeeding challenge is worth the benefits!

Kourtney K, good for you! I have 6 month old twins so our babies are all growing up the same time! I BF for 5 months and I know how hard it is. (Two is challenging!) I too BF in dressing rooms, in the car, at a resturant but only in a hidden corner!! Yet to see a celebrity do all that we really do as mom’s and to be so open about it sends a wonderful message about the reality of being a real mom! And yes, it’s possible to still do it with my hair done and lipstick!

The correct length of time to nurse is what your body and Mason tell you, not anyone else. The correct way to parent is what YOUR instincts tell you and by what we’ve all seen so far, you’re the best Mason mommy in the world!

Keep it up, and keep making it look so beautiful. It is possible to be all things, a wonderful mom, keep up with your own beauty and style, work…YOU’RE AMAZING!

I love that you are so open about breastfeeding! It’s a beautiful, natural thing and I hope that the future continues to bring more women like you (and me) who aren’t afraid to nurse in public.

Kourtney–
I am so proud of you for writing this blog post. Whether or not you realize it, your words have impact on a generation of young women who will become the next generation of mothers. Your wonderful attitude goes a long way in normalizing breastfeeding in our society. Well done, mama!

hi kourtney! mason is so adorable! i have a 3 1/2 little boy and a 20 year old daughter. (i am 38) cherish that cutie and all your precious time and special moments together cuz the time flies and goes by so quickly. and good luck when he is a toddler…lol. little boys are full of energy and like to be naughty! lol. i applaud you for breastfeeding and all the other moms out their who do it. its not easy! i am also happy that you try to keep it descrete for you and mason’s privacy and wish others moms would do that also. i have to agree with kim and the other people who think people should try to cover up and not expose themselves to everyone. breastfeeding is great and there is nothing wrong with it, but it should be done responsibly and woman should not just be exposing it everywhere especially in restaurants where families are there paying alot of money to enjoy themselves with older children and dont want them staring at someones boobs while they eat. keep up the good work with your blog, tv show, ect! 🙂

Mason is so cute. Love those eyelashes!

you’re awesome. such a great mom. love the breastfeeding bits, keep it coming!

You ROCK, Kourtney! You are a fantastic mommy! I admire you!

I’m so proud of you, Kourtney. Consistent breastfeeding isn’t always easy or convenient, but it is so very worth considering who the product goes to. I, too, breastfed exclusively for the first six months, even though the father was eager and wanted to begin feeding baby food at four months. I held off until six, per my doctor’s recommendation. At that point, my daughter ate baby food and nursed, which did alleviate the number of feedings. At one, I cut the feedings to twice a day, one in the morning and one at bedtime. Shortly thereafter, it went to the bedtime feeding only. This continued until she reached 17 months, when she quit me. I had the same attitude that I would aim for a year and then see where it would go from there. I was sad it was over, but was proud of both of us for continuing as long as we did.

The difference between Kourtney breast feeding on television and a woman being in a restaurant with both breasts exposed is that I can change the channel on my television if I feel that my young children should not see exposed breasts, I cannot change the woman in front of me:). I breast fed each of my four kids and did so in public without ever having both breasts hanging out of my top. I tried my best to cover up and never just unlatched the baby and left my breast out and I was always respectful of those around me. At home, I fed with no top on all the time, but out is different. Remember, when you are out in public it is not just all about you, it is about respect for those around you as well. And if you choose to leave your breasts exposed expect that my children will have questions (loudly) and I will answer (loudly). Also, my teenage son doesn’t quite understand the whole breasts are for feeding thing and he may stare or make comments (he is a teenager). As far as changing the baby at the table, I would have said something and asked for a manager. BM particles travel quite a distance and that is unsanitary. Should I have come over and peed in your food?
I am very much a love and let live kind of person but I also have limitations to what I feel is okay in public and in certain establishments. It is okay to breast feed in public and have class while you do it.

You are doing a great job as a concerned Mom, and you’re right. If anyone doesn’t like what they see – LOOK AWAY! I nursed both of my boys until they were over 2 years old, and I got a lot of flack for that, but I could not have cared less, and I miss it more than I can say! Good job, Mommy!

Kourtney, you are doing a great job with him. He looks so healthy & loved…what an adorable babe! What loooong eyelashes!

I agree that it’s strange to expose both breasts while breastfeeding. I see people nursing all the time and don’t even see one breast. And they don’t use those covers here.

However, I don’t understand the people who are afraid of their little boys seeing breasts. Can you please explain how that is bad for them/will harm them? It’s just breasts.

I breastfed exclusively until 6 months, and then consistently, with SOME added solids, until 14 months.

I used a cover in the beginning because I was still figuring out the mechanics of everything, but soon found that using a cover made it HARDER, so I ditched the cover. Yes, I was discreet, but if I hadn’t been? I was feeding my child and people have the ability to look in the other direction. How would we feel if everytime we ate a meal, we had a blanket thrown over our heads?

And for the commenter who posted about what if there were little boys? Well, breasts aren’t inherently sexual, that’s an unfortunate cultural thing. The adult with them should simply explain that that mother is feeding her child and that it isn’t polite to stare. End of story.

Great job Kourtney! You’ll never regret making this decision for your son.

It is SO great you are breastfeeding Kourtney – I really admire you for doing it. I nursed my 2 sons until one was 2.5 and the other was 4. I never expected to do it so long, but they loved it. I think you will find that instead of Mason weaning himself, he will never want to give it up willingly! It is such a comforting thing for the baby, and you are right about the terrific benefits. I read up once on all the things it does for both the Mom and baby, and there are many more benefits than people even realize. It lowers cancer risk for the child forever and has other physical health benefits that last way into adulthood. Breastmilk even has antiseptic and antibiotic qualities. It is really an amazing thing. I think our culture frowns on breastfeeding, which is so wrong! All mothers should be breastfeeding and starting their children off on the best foot. I agree about not caring about who saw my breasts when I was feeding my boys. I feel the same way – don’t look if it bugs you. It is a natural thing. I even tandem breastfed for awhile with my two boys. It worked out fine, and it helped with sibling rivalry I think. I sometimes wish I went longer and let them self wean. It was such a wonderful time and experience. I will always cherish the memories and be so glad that I did it. Don’t let people pressure you to stop either like your pediatrician, Mom or MIL – it is between you and Mason, and let him be your guide. There is nothing wrong with breastfeeding long-term, and that is the norm in other cultures. You go girl!

Kourtney, could you please explain why you cover up when nursing in public to Kim? She seems to think that there’s something that’s inappropriate about breastfeeding. The woman she saw who was not covering up in the restaurant was likely not a celebrity who was avoiding the paparazzi like you are so there is absolutely no reason for her to cover up if she didn’t want to.

I think Kim is conflating the two issues. It’s so sad to me that someone with otherwise healthy body issues thinks there’s something to be ashamed of when using your breasts for what nature intended. Please, before she and Khloe have their own kids, teach them that breastfeeding is normal, healthy and nothing that must be concealed.

Mason is precious! Thanks for blogging!

Hi Kourtney!
I just want to say I think you are a wonderful mommmy & Mason is one lucky little guy. So much love in your family. 🙂
Also, Mason still looks a lot like the Kardashian’s but I have noticed that as Mason is getting older you can see more of Scott coming through. He is such a cutie!

Thank You Kourtney for a wonderful blog!

I have to disagree with all who claim nursing in the bathroom is the thing to do, honestly! Would any of you eat in the bathroom? If you can find an undisturbed place, that’s great! But no one should be forced to nurse, or pump, next to the toilet. That’s unsanitary, and quite plainly, gross. And to be honest, where I come from the majority of the mothers nurse, so going to cafés and malls you will quite often see someone nursing, and I don’t think I have ever seen much breast, yes you might catch a glimpse of the nipple when the baby is latching on or off, but only if you actually look. You might actually be sitting next to a nursing mother and only notice when she burps the baby (it has happened to me at several occasions). As for little boys seeing it? (Or teenagers for that matter!) Just tell them that the lady is feeding her baby, and if they were breast fed, tell them they used to eat that way too when they were babies. Tell them that since babies don’t have teeth, they have can only drink milk, either from a bottle or from mommy’s breast, and that baby animals do that too (as they migh have seen on nature shows on television, in zoo’s, in books or if they have been around animals with young). Don’t make a fuss about it, and they won’t either, and perhaps they will grow up thinking that breast feeding is natural, and support their spouses and sisters who want to breast feed.

I do agree though, changing at the table is not acceptable, even if there is no space for it in the bathroom (I don’t think you should have to change the baby on the bathroom floor), but there might be other places outside the restaurant where you can change a baby. With toddlers, I don’t even bother with changing tables, I’ll just change them standing up, which can be done almost anywhere, since you don’t need much space.

I agree MiB! No one shoudl have to feed a baby in the bathroom. That’s ridiculous. if you don’t have a cover oh well, it’s just a breast feeding a baby. it’s not sexual and you don’t have to look. nothing gross about it. if you happen to see a little flesh or nip oh well again. like MiB said, it’s just like an animal feeding its young. it’s a natural and innate thing. I always used a cover and hated nursing in public, but I don’t hate when other people do it.

Breastfeeding my third- you go, Kourtney- I did the same- breastfeed where ever and when ever- it is natural. Nobody is trying to snap pics of me though!

I want to say what a good blog Kourtney, and congrats on the breast feeding as it takes time and dose not always come naturally. I breastfed my Daughter till she was 15 months, that is when she decided that it was enough. I agree if you don’t want to see it don’t look. We try to cover up as much as we can, however there are time that the baby will un cover you, and oops you are in a hurry as the baby is hungry. Most malls now have the nursing room, however sometimes they are busy and it leave you no choice but to do it in a more public place. We have all done it a public place and like yourself i have done it my car. Breastfeeding is a natural thing women have been doing it for generations, and will hopefully continue to do it for generations.

Again Congrats Kourt he is adorable

I agree with Kourtney a hundred percent. I tried to breast feed all five of my children. However my first-Caleb was a premie and had feeding issues. He later passed away at 14 days of age. We later found out that he had a metabolic disorder. Then my second-Caden was also born early and he too was a poor feeder with Kidney disease. He was in the NICU for a month. While there I wasn’t able to put him to my breast due to his health issues. So when he came home he refused it. However I did pump and dump into his bottle. Then baby number three-Noah was also born early and passed away from the same metabolic disorder as Caleb. He wasn’t able to get my breast milk due to TFP. Then number four-Emily. Little Em, well not so little. Almost an 11 pounder just wouldn’t take and by then my body was under alot of stress. Four babies under five years. I just couldn’t produce enough for her. So I would pump and dump in her bottle as well plus supplement. Now with number five-Valynne. She is four months and going strong. However I do have to supplement due to lack of production (In 2001 had a clogged milk duct removed, they thought I had cancer). To bottle feed or breast feed is a personal decision. I get very upset when people judge those that choose to supplement. And then I get upset when people judge those that breast feed in public. Everyone should just shut up and let us the MOTHERS decide what is best for us and our babies. Remember it could be worse. Someone could put some Mt. Dew in a bottle.

To Mason~ Congrats on trying “baby cereal” for the 1st time!

To Mommy Kourtney~ You are doing such a great job! Mason is so adorable, and I love seeing how much Motherhood has transformed you. It’s an inspiration to fellow young Moms like me =) And as far as the breastfeeding in public goes~ I say do what you got to do, girl! And being of Mexican decent, I am used to having women around me breastfeed wherever/whenever we go, so it doesn’t bother me at all! hahaha. Anyway, keep up the good work.

Wow Kourtney, he is very cute! I had my 2nd baby 2 months before you had Mason and am still breasfeeding. I never thought I could make it this long, but I really love it and feel that it’s a great accomplishment! I love reading your blog, is great to “compare notes” with other moms. And FYI, I don’t fault Kim for being grossed out by the woman at the restaurant. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with NIP but let’s show a little modesty when neccessary and able. I look forward to reading your blog every week and hearing more stories about baby Mason! (who is definiely looking more like Scott, but still a spitting image of your brother and Dad!)

It is the most natural thing a mother can do. I breast fed my daughter for 18 months and stopped because I got pregnant with my son. He was breast fed for 16 months. People do critize when told, but people don’t realize after so many months, they only want to nurse before a nap and before bed. Then it even changes to just before bed.

Breastfeeding is an absolute joy, but sometimes the little ones do make it difficult to keep from flashing the world if they like to hold on to the other breast or hate to be covered. A nice trick I discovered with my second child was using a Baby Bond nursing sash. It comes in lovely designs and colors and doesn’t cover the baby at all, just the breast. Great for use in hot weather. Wish I’d had it with my first baby!

What an adorable little guy! What a wonderful thing you are doing for your son by breastfeeding. The benefits to his health and brain development can not be bottled and purchased in a store. I am a nurse and mother of a 14 month old just weaned this week (after her 5th tooth surfaced–ouch!). I enjoyed the closeness and bonding that breastfeeding gave us and feel I have given her the greatest gift. Looking forward to your next blog!

Kourtney,

I still don’t get what the big deal is about breastfeeding. I could only nurse for 3 months, I just simply wasn’t making enough for my son but the time that I did made a huge difference, especially since he was 1 month early. I am convinced that nursing even for that short time did him a long-time of good for his health. As far as when and where I nursed him it was on his cue. If your child needed a bottle you would feed him, why is nursing something that has to be hidden? This is not a sexual thing it is food for a BABY. Everyone knows the health benefits and bonding so let the baby eat peacefully and stop stressing the mother’s out for doing something good for their child.

@ Scarlet and @Jennifer…you took the words right out of my mouth! No one wants to see your private parts! Covering up is ok, you’re being modest; but just letting it all hang out for everyone (including children and hormonal boys) to see is just not appropriate to me. I plan to breastfeed but I don’t plan to show anyone else what I have on under my clothes.

Hi Kourtney, just wanted to say that what is see and read it looks like your a great mom. I have one question for you, I am going to be a mom myself soon. I am wanting to do the nursing thing with our baby, but I am unsure as to what kind of nuring pump to buy there are so many out there to pick, I just don’t know what is the best one. If you have any suggestions, or what you use and if it works that would be great? Thanks and great job

Kourtney you are so right. I have breastfed my son for almost 23 months and I really wanted to stop but he doesn’t. It is our bond and he prefers breast milk over anything. He refuses to drink regular milk so I want to keep him strong by sticking with it for him till he’s 2 or so. Thank you for posting, I’m sure you are a wonderful mother! Most people are grossed out by this sort of thing anymore.

What a handsome boy! Beautiful eyes! I am so proud of you and your commitment to breastfeeding. Too often do we here about celebrities who can’t be bothered with breastfeeding as it interferes with their careers. You really do show them and so many others that it is very doable and for great reasons. It is amazing, this day and age, just how looked down upon breastfeeding is. What ever happened to doing what nature intended? I too would “be devastated” if I would have to give my children formula. Not only do you show woman everywhere that breastfeeding is important and completely doable, but that mom’s can have a life too! Contrary to most believe, it does NOT hold you down. If anything, it makes me personally feel more like a woman and so incredibly proud to be giving this gift to my children. No career could make me feel this way. Thank you for being very open about breastfeeding and making more people aware of all these things. You are a true rolemodel to mom’s and mom’s to be everywhere!

I just wanted to point out the irony of your pro-breastfeeding blog being surrounded by formula ads…

Wow she really canceled out Scott huh? I see no signs of him in that lil boy its all Kardashian. He already looks like a lil man. how cute!

Ladies, PLEASE HEAR ME ON THIS… I breastfed all four of my children for a short time, 4 to 7 months. I regret so, so much stopping so early. I can’t tell you how much I regret it. I was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer in both breasts at the young age of 46. I had no family history of breast cancer, had my first child at the age of 25, etc. I recently read about a study (in Sweden or Norway) that showed that women who breast fed their children had a significantly lower incidence of breast cancer, BUT ONLY if they had breast fed for over one year, AND that the longer they breast fed, the more protection they had. I tell you that if I had known that, I would have breast fed each of them until they were at least two years old! ALSO, VERY IMPORTANT — PLEASE TAKE NOTE: At the age of 39, I mistakenly started using a natural progesterone cream, purchased at a very popular health food chain, and used it for seven years to regulate my cycles. This was a big mistake!!! Please reconsider before you ever think about using a progesterone cream!!! I had four different doctors tell me that they believe the progesterone cream was the “trigger” for my breast cancer, especially since my levels were so outrageously high and the multiple tumors were so estrogen and progesterone sensitive — they were being “fed” by the hormone cream!!! DO NOT USE NATURAL PROGESTERONE CREAM — IMO, IT IS NOT WORTH THE BENEFIT!!

I’m so pleased to see a celebrity mom that nurses. I nursed my baby girl for 13 months and had zero support, my mother in-law actually told me it makes her really uncomfortable when I would nurse in front of her. I had ZERO friends that nursed and no one to really relate to about it. It really takes a lot of effort to nurse 100% and I think you are an inspiration to other young mom’s who might not have any breast-feeding role models. I love your blogs!

Kourtney, I love your shows and Mason is just too cute!! I think breastfeeding is a wonderful thing and I can’t wait to have another child so I can breastfeed him/her. I didn’t breastfeed my first son because I was only 15 and scared it was going to hurt very badly. I’m only 18 now and don’t plan on having another one until i’m atleast 22, but I am forsure going to breastfeed that one. I read what your sister Kim wrote on her twitter and I don’t disagree with her. I feel like if your going to breastfeed, you should cover up and not expose yourself. You should also not change your child on a table with food. Anyways I can totally see Scott in those pictures of Mason and like I said he is absoultly adorable. Also your an amazing mother(:

Kourtney, I don’t follow along with your show or anything really, but I wanted to say KUDOS to you for bfing your son – especially EBFing him for the recommended 6 months! I do hope you’ll continue to at least a year, and if he’s not ready to wean at 12mo (most aren’t), that you’ll continue. Not ever having to buy a drop of formula has been my greatest achievement with my son (with that regard). My son is almost 16 months and still nurses 3x a day. Even the WHO (world health organization) recommends breastfeeding until 2 years old. If you think about it, breastmilk is whole milk, so you don’t even need to introduce non-human milk until after 2, and then you can go straight to the low fat stuff.

OH! and @Amber the WHO recommends nursing At Least 2 yrs 😉

What a beautiful little boy! Enjoy him… time goes so fast.

Good Job Kourtney with the breastfeeding! I fed my first 2 boys for about 19 months and am currently feeding my 3rd baby boy who’s also 6 months and I just started him on solids as well! Your blog sounds exactly like my views on breastfeeding. I feel that my attitude is 95% of what led me to such a successful nursing experience. GOOD JOB!

I think that breastfeeding your baby is the best decision you’ve made, I congratulate you and continues to breastfeed for as long as you want. A tip, if you take too much water will produce more milk. And congratulations are an excellent mother

I think mason is such a cutie!!! I mean look at those gorgeous brown eyes! I think you are doing a great job Kourtney. You know whats best for your baby and thats all that matters. I have a 1 year old daughter named Georgia Blair and I received advice till I was blue in the face,but then I soon realized that I was going to do what I thought was best for us, and knock on wood, nothing crazy yet. I know its coming though. She is already standing up by herself so the injuries are not far behind. Have a great day.

HE IS ADORABLE!!! GOD BLESS HIM!

What a great post!! I have been nursing my son for almost 2 years. As soon as you become pregnant, everyone seems to have an opinion about EVERTHING> I agree with you 100% that every family is different. What may work for me, may not work for others. I personally dont agree with women exposing themselves but at the same time, wouldnt expect mommys to have to be sent away in private to nurse their babies. Something so natural and healthy shouldnt be looked at as a disgusting thing. I am so happy for you that you have been able to nurse!!

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!! I’m so happy to hear that you’re breast feeding up to 1 year!!!!

I know it’s hard for you because you have the pap’s always around but I take it as, we all eat in public and at restaurant’s so why can’t a woman breastfeed a baby without a cover on herself, without that being a big deal. Some people just don’t understand that’s are job as a women and a mother.

Hey Kourtney. I absolutely love you and your son. He is adorable. I really think he looks like Rob in these pictures. 🙂
Anyway, I love that you breastfeed. Its a natural, healthy thing that all mothers should do. Keep up with being a fantastic mom. God Bless!

WOW !

I am really impressed with your view on brestfeeding! It is such an amazing experience between mother and child that I think women that don’t do it are really missing out on something… I still breasfeed my 2 year old(!) Yikes ! lol
Not a lot, only at bed time and in the early morning, still I am working hard on weening him off slowly without stressing him too much.

Keep up the good work 😉 Mason is a lucky boy to have sucha selfless AND gorgeous mama !

Mason is hands down an Armo baby…he looks JUST like his uncle and grandfather. He’s beyond adorable.
Motherhood really suits you. Congrats!

Kourtney, I commend you for being so forthright. I myself had three babies and breastfed all three for as long as they wanted to, now within reason. Some people would question what is reasonable but however long people are going to criticize. It’s human nature. I nursed my oldest for 18 months and wish that I nursed him longer. My second son nursed up to his second birthday and my daughter nursed until she was 22 months. My middle child never had a bottle. He refused a bottle and only wanted me. I have three very healthy children who are now 23, 20 and 15. What I used to say to people when they made comments was; well, he’s not going to be nursing when he’s 20 years old, or it doesn’t matter because he’s not going to be sleeping in my bed when he’s 20 years old. Do what you feel is right and Cheers for speaking up!!

wow. when i first saw you, i knew instantly that you are the backbone of your family. granted your mother is very much so but it’s you that holds the thread sorta speaking that bonds all together. with that said i also knew that you would breastfeed your baby and be proud to take a stand and talk about it. it’s sad but true bit so many people will follow a celebrity and take their advice over that of others and i praise you for helping make breastfeeding not only the right thing to do for your baby but more so the healthiest and beneficial for you and your bundle of joy. as for the family bed issue, i’m all for my baby in the bed with me and in time as with nursing they will let you know when they want to wean from the breast as well as from your bed to theirs.i’m proud of you. ms.jackie in port arthur texas

I am truly amazed at the super strong feelings people have surrounding breast feeding / bottle feeding / formula… It really is amazing.

I was not able to breast feed my daughter and people always just assumed that I didn’t want to breast feed her. Complete strangers voiced their opinions to me when they saw me mixing a formula bottle for my daughter. I was in tears many times due to the comments of these ignorant people.

I guess my point is that people need to be respectful of all mothers and how they choose to feed their babies, because as much as you think you know…. You Don’t Know It ALL!

And for anyone that cares… my daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and is extremely healthy, beautiful, funny, intelligent and has the largest vocabulary I have ever heard out of a child her age. And we bonded just fine with me feeding her from a bottle.

To all you Mommies out there… You do what is best for you and your baby!

Hey Kourtney,
My son will be 1 year old July 9th, and he has been exclusively breastfed and sleeps in the bed with us, as well! I, too, find it such a bonding experience to do both! I am starting to slowly wean him from the breast as he gets close to being able to drink cow’s milk, but he is NOT happy about it. Sometimes I have to hold him back from trying to undress me in public! 🙂
My daughter is almost 5 years old now and she slept in the bed with me as well until she was about 2 1/2. She transitioned nicely to sleeping in her own bed, so I don’t think you’ll have anything to worry about. I started with a toddler bed that was in my bedroom so she’d still feel close to me, but after that she was excited to have her big girl bed and have her own space!
Good luck!

I, too, allowed my infant daughter to sleep in the bed with me primarily due to breast feeding (22mo) but I also enjoyed the precious bonding time. Later as she grew older I couldn’t get her OUT of the bed no matter what I tried. She cried with those big brown eyes and I was miserable without her. It wasn’t until she was 14yrs that she finally wanted to sleep in her own room which was decorated beautifully in order to entice her! lol. The ONLY thing that I didn’t think of during that time was the possibility of rolling over on top of her in our sleep. Since my daughter’s childhood I have seen tragic cases in which an infant accidently gets smothered to death under a parent or up against a blanket. Do think twice about it. Could you live without your baby boy? Don’t risk it. Best Wishes! 🙂

I’m so proud that more mother’s are breastfeeding their babies. I was fortunate enough to have to have breastfeed both my daughters. I loved the experience and the bonding had had with both my girls. I was able to breastfeed my youngest daughter for 13 months. Both my girls are 3 and 1 and are so healthy. I’m so glad I choose to breastfeed. Congrats to all the moms out there doing what they gotta do for their babies.

Breastfeeding is a completely natural thing, but then again so is sex, and that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s something other people want to see.

That being said, I’m also an intensely private person and just don’t feel comfortable feeding in public. But you’re right – if someone else is doing it, despite feeling uncomfortable, I just look away.

I’ve heard that breastfeeding can act as sort of a multivitamin for babies, so I’ve decided to do one nursing a day after 12 months to just get my girl through this next winter. Once cold and flu season is over, I think we’ll wrap it up (figuratively and literally!).

Allie-Rose, Americans are pretty repressed as a whole. It’s why they take such offense at the sight of an exposed breast feeding a baby. Violence and guns are okay though. 😉

You are right about the benefits but mostly it is that special time between you and your baby. Nurse for as long as it works but I remember hearing that at least for the first year the benefits for the baby are amazing.Good luck. PS: Mason is beautiful.

It’s nice to hear a ‘celebrity’ talk about breastfeeding as a natural experience and not one of ‘OMG!’. My son is 6 months and I still breastfeed him more often than a bottle feed and I keep wondering if I should stop because he’s getting older. But when I think about it, I get so sad it really is such a bonding experience that it becomes an overwhelming feeling to stop. It is nice to hear that you decided to keep doing it until he decides he’s not interested anymore. Thanks for sharing that. By the way, Mason is freakin adorable!! His eye lashes are so beautifully long. You’re doing an amazing job..keep up the great work!

this morning a womanm got on my bus with her baby in a carrier on her belly and as she passed I noticed the lil was breastfeeding !!! How amazing, I did catch a glimpse of her niple… and survived it lol !!!

that is what any mother should do, put her child FIRST instead of worring bout people on the bus …

I did not breast feed,and I Totaly regret it. There is such a beautiful bond between mom and baby. My kids and I are very bonded but this is something that I wish I did. So I think u should breast feed him as long as mason wants. He will let u know when he is ready to stop.

Kourtney, You go woman!! Not every star chooses to breastfeed their baby because “it’s too time consuming” or they can’t go out like they could before. As a breast feeding mom, it is a wonderful experience that both mommy and baby benefit from. I was thrilled to read that a STAR was breastfeeding- you don’t hear that often!

Props to you for sticking it out! Breastfeeding is great sometimes, really tough other times. I am still doing it at 12 months and there were many times when I thought I’d never make it. Yay, ladies!

I breastfed until my little boy was six months I introduced him to formula from an early age whilst still nursing because he was and still is very greedy and now at 11months loves his solid foods, eats whatever i cook for dinner.

I found nursing him public to be uncomfortable at first but then i thought at the end of the day dont look if it bothers you this is what he needs, but the eyes did annoy me, i tried a few times to pump but it was so uncomfortable for me i stopped and just nursed in public or gavae him formula. I stopped nursing him at 6 months because he started to bite me almost took my nipple completely off once and that was the last straw, he didnt miss it though.

I want to have another one soon, when my son is 3years and I hope to nurse him/her for a lot longer without the assistance of formula, the benefits are greater and i love the bonding time, I miss it even now.

I just watched your George Lopez interview where you reveal that you are still breastfeeding Mason at 13 months! Congratulations. I too nursed both my daughters until they were 20 and 22 months and it was the best thing for all of us. Not only were/are they very healthy and allergy-free children, but I lost my baby weight quickly and got to eat what I wanted. I also slept well because I nursed at night instead of getting up to fix bottles. I think this type of instinctive natural parenting gives moms confidence and should be encouraged. Thank you for entertaining and inspiring all of us!