Coco Austin, 46, reveals the unique reason she breastfed her daughter Chanel until she was age six

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Coco Austin has revealed the unique reason she breastfed her daughter Chanel until she was age six.

Nine-year-old Chanel has frequently appeared in photos on Instagram being breastfed by her mother.

The 46-year-old model revealed on the latest episode of the Dumb Blonde podcast with Bunnie XO that she pursued the diet not just for health reasons, but mainly to share a special experience with her daughter.

I wasn’t feeding her out of necessity,” the social media star explained on the show. “She was already eating regular food by her first birthday. It was more about her wanting to spend time with me.

The model claimed that breastfeeding until age seven is common and accepted in Europe, describing it as a natural and unremarkable practice.

The celebrity, known for frequent red carpet appearances, said it took a surprisingly long time to wean Chanel, whose father is rapper and actor Ice-T.

Austin and Ice have been wed since 2002. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that mothers breastfeed their children for up to two years or longer, and introduce other foods when the child reaches six months old.

The influencer shared that breastfeeding helped Chanel fall asleep, explaining it was mainly for comfort. The reality TV star said Chanel simply wanted her nearby when it was time to sleep.

Austin explained that she would stop the activity whenever Chanel wanted to. She said, ‘Chanel won’t be doing this forever – she’ll eventually realize it’s odd and stop herself, which happened around age six.’

In 2021, when Chanel was five years old, Austin stated she didn’t want to stop breastfeeding her daughter.

The actress from Ice and Coco shared that creating the project brought her daughter comfort while they were dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Austin shared with Us Weekly that her mother, Chanel, still compliments her breasts, describing it as a special way they connect.

She questioned why anyone would deny her the opportunity, explaining, ‘If she doesn’t want it, that’s fine, but I won’t simply refuse without letting her decide for herself.’

Back in 2000, she shared a heartfelt message: ‘When things feel really difficult, cherish and accept all the love you can get!’

I think a lot of mothers will really like this photo! I’ve been receiving positive feedback from the breastfeeding community, and I get many messages from women and moms thanking me for raising awareness about the topic.

I blog about motherhood, focusing on my daughter Chanel. I’ve been getting a lot of requests to share my experiences with extended breastfeeding, and I’ll soon be writing a post about what it’s like to continue nursing a four-year-old.

Austin explained that Chanel does eat solid food, not just breast milk, though she’s also breastfed to help her calm down.

She explained that the baby is nursing mostly for comfort now, but reassured me that the little girl enjoys solid food and is definitely getting enough to eat.

I appreciate everyone who understands where I’m coming from. It means a lot to see so many of you supportive, and I’m sending good vibes your way too. Moms just get each other!

Austin has shared that she’ll be heartbroken when she has to finish breastfeeding, as she cherishes the close connection it creates with her daughter.

She expressed her joy, saying she was receiving a call from a mother and felt incredibly fortunate to be working in nursing – a profession she described as an unbelievable experience.

Breastfeeding was really difficult for me during the first week after Chanel was born, and I almost stopped. But my family encouraged me to keep trying for one more week.

Someone advised me not to miss the precious early years with my child, both for their health and our connection. I persevered, and now, almost four years later, my daughter Chanel still enjoys breastfeeding.

Nursing has become a comforting routine for us, and while my daughter eats solid foods now, our special bonding time during naps and bedtime is something I cherish. I’m really grateful she still enjoys it, because I know I’ll miss it when she’s ready to stop – it’s such a wonderful feeling that all nursing mothers understand.

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2025-11-11 23:49