Ferne McCann defends breastfeeding daughter Finty, 2, in public as trolls say 'it's weird'

Ferne McCann defended breastfeeding her two-year-old daughter Finty in public after admitting "lots of people find it weird". The former TOWIE star has previously spoken out about her decision to breastfeed her two-year-old,but trolls always come out of the woodwork to share their complaints about it.

The NHS recommends that babies should exclusively breastfeed until six months of age; however, it adds: "You and your baby can carry on enjoying the benefits of breastfeeding for as long as you like". In a new interview, Ferne said she 'doesn't know when she's going to stop' breastfeeding Finty as she opened up about the 'sensitive subject'

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"We'll be out in public, and she'll have her hand down my top but I'm so used to it now," she said. "I sometimes think we'll just do it in the morning and the evening but then we slip back into our routine - it really is her comfort.

"There are so many benefits to breastfeeding, even past two years old. I know it's a sensitive subject but I feel really proud that i'm sharing our journey so that it becomes more normalised."

Speaking to heat, she said: " I've had every comment that you can imagine - lots of people find it weird, but we're just going with it."

The star recently had enough of people asking about her parenting methods and took to her Instagram page to share footage of her and her baby daughter as she explained why she 'still' breastfeeds her.

"I get asked all the time “Are you STILL breastfeeding?," she said in her caption. "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'."

She added: "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."

The video showcased Ferne breastfeeding Finty on the beach. She wrote over the video: "Yes, she's 21 months. And yes, we're still breastfeeding."

Fans were immediately supportive of her post and praised her in the comment section, with one commenting: "I have no idea why people think that’s anyone’s business but yours. Well done you."

"I say it again, THANKYOU for using your platform like this," another posted while one wrote: "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."

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